The Bay of Plenty’s Best Food Experiences
Every recommendation is taste-tested personally approved by the region’s foodie Stacey Jones —so you’re guaranteed the very best flavours.
Featured Food Experiences
Digging It: Truffle Hunting & Tastings
Hunt and unearth a truffle, then enjoy a truffle inspired morning tea in the heart of the Bay of Plenty.
Shuck Yeah: Oyster Tour & Shucking
Experience shucking oysters from the source at NZ's only Māori owned oyster farm.
Use the code BOPEATS for 10% off
Bottoms Up: Make Your Own Gin Class
Try your hand at making your own gin using botanicals grown on site at Matahui Distillery.
Reviews
Had a wonderful day out with my mum learning about the fascinating black truffles. A beautiful picturesque property with wonderful friendly hosts and amazing tastings!
Charlotte Taylor
An absolute gem of a place to visit.Don't hesitate about booking the Gin Lab experience, if you love gin and want to learn more, it's a must-do experience and well worth it.
Lara Campbell
What an engaging and interesting experience. Colin and Maureen are passionate and fabulous hosts who obviously love what they do. We loved both the tasting and the hunting.
Sonia Tibble
Hi, I’m Stacey Jones
I’m the face behind Bay of Plenty Eats, Chair of Culinary Tourism for Tourism Bay of Plenty, a food writer for UNO Magazine, proud winner of four New Zealand Event Awards, and on of NZ's top 50 women in food and drink (Cuisine Magazine).
Over the years, I’ve created some of Aotearoa’s most talked-about food experiences, always with a focus on storytelling, connection, and flavour that feels true to place. Whether it’s truffle hunting in a hidden truffière, hosting secret pop-up restaurants, or writing about my passion for food in the Bay of Plenty, I design experiences that go beyond the plate - intimate, seasonal moments that stay with you long after the last bite and spark connection with other food lovers.
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