Food glorious Whakapapa food!

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 602, 5 September 1995, Page 11 (Supplement)

Food glorious Whakapapa food!

The quality and experience of Whakapapa's chefs is reflected in the high standard of food available from the on-mountain cafes this season. Eight qualified chefs, including a qualified baker are employed on the ski area to provide "food as good as you can get in Queen Street, Auckland or Lambton Quay in Wellington." The chefs have over 50 years combined experience in hotels and restaurants throughout New Zealand, Rarotonga, the United Kingdom and Europe. Whakapapa's Food and Beverage Manager, Mark Wignall, is also very experienced in the restaurant field and has recently returned from judging at the Food Service and Hospitality Show in Auckland. The variety and range of food available on the ski slopes is immense. From the mountain breakfast special

of bacon, eggs, tomatoes, hash browns and mushrooms to a chardonnay dinner. The three main cafes, Knoll Ridge Cafe, Happy Valley Bistro, and Lorenz's Bar and Cafe all provide a different range of food. Knoll Ridge's two food outlets offer bistro lunches ranging from pizzas to nachos, chargrilled food to bratworst sausages and sauerkraut. Happy Valley also provides bistro meals with a great selection to tempt children's tastebuds, while Lorenz's Bar and Cafe offers all day breakfasts, scrummy lunches and a la carte evening meals. The West Ridge Chalet at the top of the West Ridge Quad specialises in game foods ranging frqm venison to smoked products, while the Kiosk on the bottom level of the Knoll Ridge Chalet caters for skiers who would prefer burgers, pizzas and chips.