Waipara’s Best-Loved Cellar Door & Restaurant
Come join us at Greystone Cellar Door & Restaurant for a dining adventure that changes with the seasons.
Led by Executive Chef Cameron Woodhouse, the Greystone menu explores the bounty of North Canterbury and our commitment to working in harmony with our land.
Cellar Door and Restaurant Open 7 days Thursday – Monday 11am-4:30pm, Tuesday – Wednesday 11am-4pm – See what’s on the menu this week.
Greystone Lunch
Visit our Greystone Restaurant and enjoy our ever-changing A La Carte menu, which showcases local, organic, and seasonal produce.
Experience dining differently with Greystone Trust the Chef, a curated culinary journey that takes the hassle out of ordering so you can sit back, relax, and let us delight you. Immerse yourself in an indulgent four-course menu sourced from local Canterbury suppliers, expertly paired with optional wine selections to elevate your dining experience.
Four Course Trust the Chef with Wine Pairings $149pp
Four Course Trust the Chef, excluding Wine Pairings $105pp
At Greystone winery, dietary restrictions are never an issue. It’s important to us that everyone at your table enjoy an exemplary wine-tasting and culinary experience. Be sure to let us know about any dietary requirements when making your reservation.
Parties of 7 or more are required to Trust the Chef.
Wine Tastings & Cheese
Pop into the Greystone Cellar Door and enjoy our wines in the very place they were grown, made and bottled. Your tasting will feature wines carefully selected from our collection, with options that change regularly to ensure a fresh and exciting experience every visit.
Want to stay a bit longer? Pair your wine tasting with our locally sourced cheese selection, perfect for sharing with our delicious Greystone wines. Whether you’re joining us for a casual tasting or fancy a leisurely afternoon glass of wine, our list offers a selection to satisfy every palate.
On the menu this week
We take pride in our fresh, seasonal menu, thoughtfully crafted to harmonise with selected Greystone wines.
Please note that our menu may change without notice to ensure the freshest seasonal ingredients and perfect wine pairings.
June Menu
Marlborough oysters, house vinegar mignonette $6/$36
House made sourdough, Greystone olive oil, vincotto $16
Marinated Greystone olives $8
Raw fish, Thai lime dressing, toasted peanuts $28
Cheese fritter, venison tartar, cheese custard $21
Beetroot carpaccio, crispy capers, hazelnuts, Greystone olive oil $24
Crispy Jerusalem artichoke, proscuitto jam, mascarpone $26
Brasied beef cheek, organic shallots, herb salad, jus $50
Roasted market fish, cavolo nero, chilli & coriander butter $48
Venison bolar steak, osso bucco croquette, apple butter $48
Crispy beef fat agria potatoes, paprika aioli $18
Charred cauliflower, buffalo yogurt, tahini, parsely $18
Sticky date pudding, buffalo vanilla labneh $21
Milk chocolate and lime curd, mandarin sorbet $21
Lemon & poppy seed macaron $5
If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know when you book.
For Lunch bookings of 7 or more guests, please email us at [email protected].
Cheese Selection
1 cheese $20, 2 cheese $29, 3 cheese $38
Served with Sourdough, Lavosh & Preserves, made in-house.
Creamy blue, cow’s milk, Over The Moon, Hamilton, Waikato
Swiss, cow’s milk, Little River, Motueka
Wildfire, cow’s milk, Little River, Motueka
Curado, sheep’s milk, Thorvald, Motueka
House-made Gluten Free Bread & Rice Crackers $4 per portion (available on request)
Cellar Door – Wine Tasting
2023 Greystone Pétillant Naturel
2024 Greystone Pinot Gris
2024 Greystone Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Greystone Pinot Noir
2023 Greystone Syrah
Booking a larger party?
For lunch bookings & wine tastings of 8 or more guests, please email us at [email protected]
Please note, for parties of 6 or more, a credit card is required to make a reservation. A charge will be made in the event of a cancellation occurring within 48 hours prior to the booking. In the event of a booking decreasing in numbers, unless notified before arrival, a $45pp fee will be incurred and charged to the card on file.
All parties of 7 or more guests are required to Trust the Chef.
For enquiries on private hire, large group bookings and events, please email us at [email protected]
The Talent Behind Greystone’s Table
At the heart of Greystone’s dining experience is Executive Chef Cameron Woodhouse. His philosophy is simple: let the land lead the plate. Each menu follows the rhythm of North Canterbury’s seasons, ingredients grown, foraged, or raised nearby, brought together to tell the story of this place.
Cam’s approach is rooted in respect for the land and the people who work it. A keen hunter, angler, gardener, and forager, he spends as much time outdoors as in the kitchen, gathering inspiration (and often ingredients) from the hills, rivers, and farms that surround the Greystone restaurant. “Everything starts in the vineyard and the landscape around it,” he says. “Our job is to turn that into flavour, to highlight this place through the menu and the dishes we create”.
“North Canterbury has so much to offer,” Cam says. “We’ve got wild game, incredible produce, and some of the best organic growers and artisans you’ll find anywhere. We’re lucky here; we even raise our own hogget and pigs, so we get to work closely with the land from pasture to plate. It means we’re part of that whole process, not just the cooking at the end.”
Now, after nearly 4 years leading the Greystone restaurant, Cam continues to shape a dining experience that’s relaxed, grounded, and beautifully paired with Greystone’s organic wines. “I couldn’t do it without the team,” he says. “They bring as much heart and creativity to the kitchen as I do; it’s a real team effort. And for me, the best moments are when a dish and a wine come together in a way neither could achieve alone; that’s where the magic happens.”
It is easy to make great wine if you have a top vineyard in the Waipara hills, a talented viticulturist and an enthusiastic and innovative winemaker. Greystone wines never fail to impress for their honesty, purity and expression of place and vintage.
Bob Campbell
Give the gift of discovery with the Greystone Cellar Door Gift Card.
Delight your loved ones with the opportunity to uncover the excellence of our organic, sustainable wines, farm-to-table food, and acclaimed hospitality, all set amidst the backdrop of New Zealand’s most beautiful vineyards. Whether it’s a special occasion or a token of appreciation, this gift card is a unique way to share the Greystone experience with someone special. Let them explore the world of Greystone, where each sip, bite, and moment is a memorable celebration of nature, craftsmanship, and genuine Kiwi hospitality.
