Private dining at Kitchen & Menu is a tailored experience for groups who want the restaurant's contemporary New Zealand cuisine in a more intimate setting. Our private dining rooms and chef's table options let you enjoy the same seasonal menu and attentive service with added privacy and personalisation.
The Chef's Table is our most exclusive private dining option, seating up to 12 guests directly in front of the open kitchen. You'll watch the chefs at work and enjoy a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairing.
Our Private Dining Room is a separate, sound-insulated space that can accommodate up to 24 guests seated. It features a long timber table, soft lighting, and direct access to the main dining room if you want to join the evening atmosphere later.
For daytime events or summer evenings, the Courtyard Room opens onto a private outdoor terrace. It seats up to 30 guests and is ideal for long lunches, product launches, or relaxed celebrations.
Kitchen & Menu includes a real physical casino within the same venue. After your private dining experience, adult guests can move to the casino floor to enjoy poker, roulette, and blackjack face-to-face with professional dealers. The casino is a real, physical space—not online or virtual.
Real poker tables with professional dealers.
Live roulette wheels in a physical evening room.
Face-to-face blackjack for adult guests.
Adult guests only; valid ID required. Guests must be 20 years or older to enter the casino.
From the moment you enquire, our events team works with you to plan every detail. On the night, you'll have a dedicated server and, for larger groups, a private events coordinator. The pace of the meal is tailored to your group, and the kitchen can adjust courses to match the flow of your evening.
Our private dining menus are built around what's best at the moment. We work closely with local growers, fishers, and producers in Canterbury to source the freshest ingredients. This means your menu may change with the seasons, but it will always reflect the best of New Zealand produce.
To enquire about private dining, contact our events team by phone or email. Let us know your preferred date, number of guests, and any special requirements. We'll respond within one business day to discuss options and availability.
The minimum group size for private dining is 8 guests. For smaller groups, we can offer a semi-private area in the main dining room.
Yes, our chefs will work with you to create a menu that suits your tastes and dietary requirements. We can also accommodate allergies and intolerances with advance notice.
Yes, the real physical casino can be reserved for private events or included as part of your evening. The casino is for adult guests only (20+), and valid ID is required.
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event receive a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations within 7 days may forfeit the deposit. Please contact us for full terms.
Ready to plan your private dining event at Kitchen & Menu? Contact our events team today to discuss your requirements and check availability. We look forward to hosting you.
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