Trust The Chef Five-Course Tasting Menu Experience for Two People incl. a House Wine or Tap Beer on Arrival - Options for Four or Six People

Sample 'Trust The Chef' Dinner Menu:

A note from the chef:

“I have created a menu using the most locally sourced produce we can get. We strive to be as sustainable as possible by using the entire vegetable or animal. Our dishes have a heavy focus on vegetables with protein as an accompaniment. Thank you for your continued support.”
— Kanav Khajuria

Addington Fresh, Leeston Grocers and Local Growers

Grown in Canterbury soil, sustainable and symbiotic living with the land as we can get.

• Confit Kumara, sumac, creme fraiche and hot honey walnuts 
• Addington Fresh Greens, apple, fennel, chickpeas, seeds, balsamic and lemon dressing 
• Grilled Broccoli, tomato butter sauce, quinoa, cashews and leeston grocer herbs 
• Crispy Golden Gourmet Potatoes, bearnaise dip, provolone cheese and dried parsley

Theo's Fisheries and United Fisheries Co

All our seafood is harvested ethically and sustainably — “wild caught ike jime perfection”

• Pan Fried Fish of the Day, caramelised cauliflower puree, seasonal vegetables, lemon caper sauce and cloudy bay clams 
• Seared Scallops, parsnip puree, walnut and raisin salsa, ganny smith, maple syrup and caviar 
• Tuna Tataki, furikake, torched orange, avocado cream, edamame, radish, ponzu and witloof

Maihan, Salal Halal and Westmeats

Family businesses that support the community and close to the restaurant as we can get.

• Bang Bang Chicken, house kimchi, kewpie, chili honey, togarashi and crushed peanuts 
• Aged Beef Fillet 2.0, carrot veloute, agria pave, roasted carrots, horseradish, braised pearl onion,
• pressed beef cheek and au jus
• Lamb Rump, caramelised cauliflower puree, garlic potatoes, spring onion, harissa, pea feathers
• and tzatziki
• ConfitDuck Leg, carrot puree, beetroot ketchup, fennel choucroute, roasted carrots, duck fat
• snow and cherry reduction
• Braised Beef Cheeks, smoked kumara mousseline, peas, broccoli, kale chips and shallot jus

Menu and images are sample only. Menu is subject to change.

About Town Tonic:

Discover a culinary oasis at Town Tonic, where menus change with the seasons. Their innovative dishes are crafted from locally-sourced, fresh produce. Enjoy a unique dining experience in their relaxed eating house or bar, where you can savour a snack or trust the chefs with a degustation menu. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Town Tonic offers daily blackboard deals. Their fresh and quirky menu caters to food allergies and preferences, including a delightful vegan selection. Immerse yourself in a world of flavours, where every visit brings something new to enjoy.