Who We Are

Meet the people who deliver the Precinct experience.
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Our team

We have a talented team who are involved in every facet of running our day-to-day operation.  Our business is proudly local, with honest values and a strong focus on our people, suppliers and clients.  We strive to be sustainable in every aspect of our business and respect the food we work with.  Most importantly we love what we do!

We create memorable experiences and focus on putting a smile on our customers’ faces. This drives us to keep tasting, creating, and innovating in all parts of our business. We’ve seen trends come and go, but we know that good taste is always in style. From our lead staff, dedicated event managers and skilled chefs to our friendly wait staff, our focus is always on our clients, with integrity and strong relationships at the centre of everything we do.

 

Lead staff

Liz Christensen
Owner / Director

Christine Mee
Executive Chef

Josua Chignell
Café & Functions Manager

Steven Mee
Catering Manager

Our Suppliers & Partners

We are proud to source produce from leading local and artisan suppliers, and love to work with quality  fresh, seasonal produce.  We have created lasting relationships with our growers, butchers, suppliers & key partners and we all share common goals to deliver excellence, minimise wastage, support ethical practices in the food industry, and to have a strong and vibrant food community.

Our Venue Partners

Lochend Woolshed Credit Rachel Wybrow

Lochend Woolshed

lochendwoolshed@gmail.com
Lochend is a unique property, nestled in a very secluded and peaceful address but only minutes from the city centre. This historic venue will add timeless beauty to your event with the freedom to add your own special touches. The venue has indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and a large reception that can seat up to 120 guests comfortably. Your guests can mingle in our courtyards, garden, large bar and lounge area.
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Otago Musuem

Tūhura Otago Museum

+64 3 474 7476 events@otagomuseum.nz
Tūhura Otago Museum has 19 venues for hire, and we open our world-class galleries for sophisticated, catered events. From theatres, to meeting rooms, to light-filled, soaring atriums, we have a space for every audience and every occasion. In the heart of Dunedin on a tree-lined reserve, a Tūhura Otago Museum event is one your guests will remember.
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Dunedin Public A G

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

sam.willis@dcc.govt.nz
Located in the city of Dunedin, New Zealand, Dunedin Public Art Gallery is most sophisticated events venue. We have a selection of spaces for hire and one of them is bound to be just right for your event. Launch that new initiative, hold your conference or client presentation, celebrate your wedding, stage a fashion parade, host an elegant cocktail party or dinner – all in sparkling, stylish surroundings, located in the heart of the city close to restaurants, cafes and all major hotels.
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Toitu

Toitū

toituosm@dcc.govt.nz
Within walking distance of the Octagon and accommodation facilities, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is the perfect venue for your next function or event with a combination of unique spaces able to accommodate hundreds.
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Grandview Gardens

Grandview Gardens

+64 27 2950812
These delightful private gardens are for all special occasions (ie. Weddings, Corporate Events, Conferences, Christmas and Birthday Parties), with many rustic features set amongst oaks, lavender paddock, rhododendrons, iris garden, great water features, ponds and row boat, stone hut, stone walls, aviaries, farm machinery, forest and many native areas plus much more.
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Petridish

Petridish / Events on Stafford

+64 3 477 1236 eventsonstafford@petridish.co.nz
The Lantern Room is perfect for all your business events, such as conferences and seminars. It is also ideal for 21st's (and other birthdays!) weddings, comedy, paint and wine and all other parties. Choose from multiple layouts including theatre, workshop, cocktail & dancing, as well as dining.
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