Grilled mussels, garlic butter & pangrattato
This week’s recipe from Hopgood’s & Co is for Grilled mussels, garlic butter & pangrattato, head chef Aaron Ballantyne says you can make the garlic butter and pangrattato in advance…
Charred prawns, mango, peanut & lime
Here’s a tasty recipe for charred prawns, mango, peanut & lime from the great guys at Hopgood’s & Co for you to make at home. Head chef Aaron Ballantyne says…
Pulled Pork Croquettes
This week’s recipe from the top team at Hopgood’s & Co is for Pulled Pork Croquettes. Head chef Aaron Ballantyne says “this a fun dish to make with the kids…
Kismet Whiskey Tasting and Hopgood’s Food Pairings
In keeping with my responsible drinking mantra of ‘drink less but drink better’ I have been enjoying the occasional quality whisky recently. Whisky has been my go-to spirit for many…
Fine Wines of NZ List
Covid-19 restrictions have impacted the entire country, no single person or business has been unaffected during the last few months, but one industry did get some very favourable help from…
Crushed Avocado, Corn Salsa and Chilli Cream recipes
These recipes from Hopgood's & Co are designed to go with Mussel Pikelets but you can also use them with many other dishes. CRUSHED AVOCADO 2 ripe avocados, skin and…
Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado
This week’s recipe from Hopgood’s & Co Restaurant & Bar is for Mussel pikelets, corn, chilli & avocado. Kevin Hopgood says mussels are a readily available and affordable seafood product…
Hospitality businesses need to step up to the mark
I think by now you will know I am a huge supporter of this region and all the outstanding people and businesses we are lucky enough to have based here.…