Eskdale, Hawke’s Bay

Winter Food & Wine Experience

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Gather your group for a hosted Hawke’s Bay food and wine experience at Kiwiesque Lodge this winter.

Designed for groups staying at the Lodge, this exclusive experience brings together incredible local food, exceptional Hawke’s Bay wines, and some of the region’s most respected names in hospitality — all within the relaxed vineyard setting of Kiwiesque.

Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, client networking event, couples getaway, or a weekend with friends, this is an experience built around good conversation, shared meals, and slowing down together.

The Experience

  • Available for Lodge bookings (min 2-night stay) through to mid-October
  • Groups of 12–18 guests
  • $200 per person (excludes Lodge accommodation price)

Your hosted experience includes:

  • A 3-course dinner prepared by Chef Simon Lillico
  • Wine matches with every course by wine expert Gordon Russell
  • A hosted 45-minute wine tasting experience
  • Interactive cooking demonstrations for entrée and dessert
  • Recipe cards to take home
Chef Simon Lillico, Winemaker Gordon Russell and Host Justine Wilson standing together in the kichen at a Kiwiesque Winter Food and Wine
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Winter Food & Wine Experience at Kiwiesque

Watch your hosts Chef Simon Lillico, Winemaker Gordon Russell and Justine Wilson from Kiwiesque talk about what to expect from your Winter Food & Wine Experience.

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  • Chef Simon Lillico cooking in the kitchen at a Kiwiesque Winter Food and Wine Experience
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Meet Chef Simon Lillico

Known for his work at Ari, Simon Lillico is celebrated for creating seasonal menus that showcase the best local produce Hawke’s Bay has to offer.

This experience is designed to feel relaxed, social, and interactive. Guests can watch elements of the cooking process, ask questions, and leave with recipes they can recreate at home.

Meet Gordon Russell

With over 30 years as winemaker at Esk Valley Estate, Gordon Russell is one of Hawke’s Bay’s most respected wine personalities.

Throughout the evening, Gordon will guide guests through a hosted wine tasting and carefully matched wines alongside each course, sharing stories and insights from a lifetime in the Hawke’s Bay wine industry.

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  • Winemaker Gordon Russell pouring wine into a glass for a woman at a Kiwiesque Winter Food and Wine Experience
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Why Winter At Kiwiesque?

Winter is such a great time at Kiwiesque. The fire is going, the reds are flowing, and the food gets a little more comforting.

It’s the perfect setting for long lunches, shared dinners, and evenings gathered around the table with your group.

Located in the Esk Valley, just outside Napier, the Lodge offers luxurious yet relaxed accommodation with space for groups to stay, dine, and reconnect together.

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Book your winter experience

Available for a limited number of Lodge bookings this winter, until mid-October.

To enquire about availability, pricing, or planning your stay, get in touch with Justine.

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