Heavenly salmon
Not much beats gathering some friends around to catch up over drinks and a delicious platter, especially when the hero is succulent salmon.
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njoyed hot smoked, cold smoked, baked, fried, or flaked onto crackers, salmon is a muchloved part of so many household gatherings and celebrations. More than 25 years ago Henry Studholme, director of Sovereign Salmon, purchased land in Hororata and transformed a state-of-the-art abandoned honey processing plant, into a fullyfunctional salmon smoking factory. It is now the only New Zealand wholly-owned and operated export-eligible smoked salmon processing plant in the country. The factory employs around 20 people, and any passing public are
welcome to browse the factory shop, at 165 Hororata Road, for tempting smoked salmon goodies. The New Zealand Salmon comes from Stewart Island and the delicious range of various cuts and ready-to-eat varieties are not only sold at the factory shop but at their very own Salmon Heaven shops in the Bush Inn Centre Christchurch and at 124 Parnell Road Auckland, as well as the local West Melton Market @ 254 every Saturday. New to these stores is the gourmet pizza and pie range, as well as products from a selection of small local businesses.
www.salmonheaven.nz | Free shipping nationwide | 0800 222 811
Where everybody knows your name The packed carpark has always been part of its story, but as restrictions lift, the fans are returning – in droves.
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osts Marty and Naomi, renowned for their gregarious bonhomie to all patrons, take great pride in providing a quality experience in relaxation, dining and entertainment. No wonder, then, that The Elmwood Trading Company won the 2021 National Award for Excellence as New Zealand’s Best Local, and deservedly so. Customer service here is paramount, and it shows. As a function venue, for any family occasion or celebratory event, or for conferences and seminars, it scores top marks, while quiz nights and fundraisers are mighty crowd pleasers. “We’re revamping and refreshing our menu, which is exciting,
as our chef excels in creating gourmet food, backed by a highly skilled team,” Marty says. Add in the big screens for sports fans, the TAB and Gaming Room, as well as the outdoor area for quiet time out, and everyone is catered for. “We’re all about community – participation, sponsorship, supporting schools, sporting clubs and organisations. We’re a local like no other, and our award reminds us of that every day,” Marty says. The Elmwood Trading Company, 1 Normans Road, Christchurch. Call 03 355 5345. www.theelmwood.co.nz
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