North Canterbury is home to a bustling hospitality sector, with plentiful restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, cellar doors and visitor experiences throughout the region. The friendly North Canterbury locals know a thing or two about providing exceptional customer service and a memorable hospitality experience to the many residents and visitors that dine, drink and visit here every day.

Within our award-winning dining establishments, top-notch eateries, internationally-renowned wineries and friendly bars you’ll discover teams of world-class chefs and bakers, knowledgeable sommeliers and professional front of house staff who live for the lifestyle that North Canterbury delivers in spades.

7% of North Canterbury's Workforce
282 Hospitality Businesses in North Canterbury
1550 Workers
10% of North Canterbury's total GDP

Julia Warren

The Perfect Place, Owner of Make It Raw

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Food manufacturer Julia Warren’s journey has brought her full circle, from a childhood in rural North Canterbury to Auckland, Christchurch then back to North Canterbury to build a business and a life for her young family in Waikuku.
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