Food and Menus
While Plume’s menu essentially reflects local cuisine it also celebrates New Zealand’s cultural diversity and new thinking based in an essentially rural vineyard setting. We like to think our dishes fuse the flavours of global kitchens with New Zealand’s own traditional heritage.
We have an open style kitchen where the chefs are an integral part of our guests’ experience. Our wait staff’s friendly youthful rural bent is backed by a genuine desire to make your visit a memorable one on your wine and food journey.
Our chefs prepare everything in our kitchen from scratch. Their focus is on fresh, seasonal produce set within a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Testimonials
Gorgeous food – will be back.Mark & Florence
Wow! We will be back!Alf & Nadin
First time I have enjoyed my whole mealTash
You knock spots off the Hilton!! Perfect. Thank youCatherine
Most enjoyable day in the sun – food was amazing and the service was A1Pat and Denise
Truly beyond amazing! We will be backAndrea & Peter
Fantastic food, great service and beautiful wineAnnamaria & Matt
Fantastic meal, service and smiles! A great place to be!Darrel, Janet, Erynne, Selkirk and Emma
Fish curry was “divine” – live music created an awesome atmosphere with added friendly wait staffErrol & Lesley
Great vegetarian food – well done!Jeanette
Very ImpressedTrevor
Pure bliss and enjoyment!Vicki & Lawson
A stunning lunch, we enjoyed it allJes
Wonderful wine – Runner Duck Red – it was recommended to us and well worth the trip to MatakanaKen
Lunch and Dinner at Plume
STANDARD MENU | |
SHARING NIBBLES | |
| Focaccia Bread, olive and sundried tomato dip, extra virgin olive oil from our vineyard | $13.00 |
| Artisan Breads from Plume Bakery matakana village, homemade dip, chutney, extra virgin olive oil | $14.00 |
TASTING MENU 5 COURSE | |
| Soup of the Day, warm bread Salmon, juniper berry and vodka, pickled fennel, cucumber ribbons, crème fraiche Cheese Souffle, double baked, creamy goat’s cheese sauce, crostini Lamb Tagine, slow cooked, Moroccan spiced, saffron couscous, dry fruits, preserved lemon, almond beans Tiramisu Gateau, kahlua cream The Tasting Menu has been designed to be enjoyed by the ‘whole’ table and takes a minimum of 2 hours to complete. Last Tasting Menu Bookings: Lunch 1:30, Dinner 7.30 | $103 per guest |
ENTRÉE | |
| Soup of the Day, warm bread | $14.00 |
| Pulled Pork, mandarin pancakes, pickled vegetables, cucumber, fresh chillies, bean sprouts, hoisin plum sauce | $22.00 |
| Tofu Tempura, mandarin pancakes, pickled vegetables, cucumber, fresh chillies, bean sprouts, hoisin plum sauce | $22.00 |
| Chicken Liver Parfait, drunken fig puree, grape jelly crystals, crostini | $21.00 |
| Porcini Risotto, truffle poached egg, parmigiana regiano | $22.00 |
| Periperi Prawns, mango salsa, petit salad, coconut mayo | $22.00 |
MAINS | |
| Cauliflower, cumin roasted, ricotta crumble, poached apple, kale, nutty butter | $29.00 |
| Beef Cheeks, slow braised, truffle risotto, poached egg | $36.00 |
| Fish of the Day, changes daily - chef's special | $39.00 |
| Duck Breast, pan roasted, saffron fondant, confit red cabbage, cranberry compote | $38.00 |
| Pork Belly, crispy skin, winter sauerkraut, five spice mash | $36.00 |
| Spicy Fried Chicken, warm potato salad, seasonal greens, coconut flakes | $35.00 |
| Lamb Shoulder, slow cooked, Moroccan spiced, saffron couscous, preserved lemon and dry fruits, almond beans | $37.00 |
| Aged Beef Eye Fillet, crunchy potato, bacon lardons, vine tomato, vegetable stew | $43.00 |
CURRIES | |
| AUTHENTIC INDIAN coconut-based, homemade curries, served with steamed rice, pappadums, onion and cucumber salad. | |
| Vegetarian Curry | $28.00 |
| Fish Curry | $29.00 |
| Chicken Curry | $29.00 |
SIDES | |
| Farmers' Crispy Potato, bacon lardons, parsley | $9.00 |
| Seasonal Vegetables, tossed in chilli lime butter | $9.00 |
| Garden Salad, walnut, baby pear, herb dressing | $9.00 |
Skinny Fries| $9.00 |
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PLUME VINEYARD PLATTER (for TWO) | |
| Spicy fried chicken, cured salmon with pickled fennel, chicken liver parfait, grape jelly, polenta fries, cheese, selection of artisan breads from Plume Bakery in Matakana village, marinated olives from our Matakana vineyard. (Lunchtime ONLY) | $60.00 |
KID'S MENU (up to 11 years only) | |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | $12.00 |
| Pizza tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese or pineapple & ham | $12.00 |
| Fish & Chips tomato sauce | $12.00 |
| Chicken Nuggets & Fries tomato sauce | $12.00 |
| Healthy Option: vegetable crudites, cherry tomato, brie cheese, fresh fruit | $12.00 |
| Vanilla Ice Cream chocolate sauce | $8.00 |
SWEET MOMENTS | |
| Chefs’ Special – sweet and savoury, vanilla icecream, caramelised pears, irish cream, pappadum | $16.00 |
| Sticky Date Pudding, salted caramel, vanilla gelato | $16.00 |
| Chocoholic Fantasy, decadent mousse, rich chocolate sauce | $16.00 |
| Tiramisu Gateau, kahlua creeam | $16.00 |
| Gelato & Sorbet selection | $16.00 |
| Selection of Cheese (For Two) selection of cheese, spiced nuts, crackers, quince paste, home-made crostini and breads | $28.00 |