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Pie time at Hay's – taste our new range of gourmet pies

The pie is an iconic symbol of wholesome, home-cooked New Zealand food. Everyone loves pies!

My goal is to reconstruct pies in a way that cuts the fat but not the flavour by incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients - organic where possible - in pies that are prepared fresh in the traditional method with no additives or preservatives.

Pie Perfect for lunch

• Pigeon Bay lamb mince with tomato
• Moroccan spiced organic lamb shank
• Organic chicken with curry and braised vegetables
• Beef with Merlot and Mushrooms
• Smoked Warehou with braised vegetables
• Tasty cheese mornay, braised vegetables

Choose one of our delicious pies and enjoy with garlic mash, mushy peas and gravy – from the pie cart outside Hay’s or in the comfort of the restaurant.

Canterbury Tasting Plate

$40 ideal for out of town guests

A tasting plate of Canterbury flavours is a feature of Hay's new seasonal lunch menu and showcases some of the region's finest produce. Lamb is cooked in contrasting ways, and served in tasting portions along with Duvauchelle walnuts and salad leaves tossed in a vinaigrette of Eight Moon saffron and Canterbury duck liver parfait

Hay's Dinners

The Pie Perfect Dinner with Whisky Galore $59

Wednesday August 12 at 7pm.

Our pies matched with a selection of premium whiskies.

• Mark your Calendars for:
• Springtime dinner with Ata Rangi Friday 18 September
• Hay's annual Milk-Fed Lamb Dinner with Pyramid Valley Wines Wednesday 14 October

Hands on Cookery Workshops

Our Essential Desserts programme programme which starts Monday evenings from 24 August teaches you how to master a series of scrumptious desserts.

Cheese Discovery and Cheese making courses run by Cheese Master Neil Willman Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August.

Cooking Demonstrations

Glamorous Gluten Free for Entertaining Tuesday August 25

A gluten free diet does not mean an end to enjoying good food and entertaining friends! Join dietician Victoria Crowther and Victoria Biddick when they create a delicious 4-course menu.

Wine Courses

Looking for a career change?

Try our New Zealand Certificate in Wine

Starts Thursday 17 September 10.30- 2.30 pm for 9 weeks

Our NZQA Professional wine programme starts 10 August 2009

Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)

Recipe of the Month and Cook's Tip

Our recipe of the month is a delicious and easy to make chocolate soufflé tart.

Read our cooks tip to assist you in creating the perfect pastry to house the chocolate soufflé filling.

Happy Cooking

Celia Hay