Chatham Islands Website

Chatham Islands (Producer Region)

Name: Chatham Islands (Producer Region)
Location: Chatham Islands (Producer Region)

21 vendors tracked

20 in spotlight

Remote island territory (pop. ~600). World-class seafood from pristine waters. Chatham Island Food Co (Supreme Champion 2022). Varroa-free honey from endemic plants. Self-sufficient community with unique food traditions.

Vendor counts reflect our current research — more artisans are added as we discover and verify them.

Established Artisans

Eva Cherie Artz

14 signals

crafts — Eva-Cherie Tuck is a fifth-generation Maori and Moriori descendant, born and raised on the Chatham Islands. She is a sel...

Craft ObsessionOperator PassionAuthentic SourcingMulti-Generational

Cartoon chef with steaming hangi food in chafing dishes. CJ's Hangi, Wellington's tastiest hangi, available 7 days.

C.J Cafe

9 signals

prepared_food — CJ's Hangi has been serving the Wellington community, establishing itself as a beloved local institution. While specific...

Tradition PreservedArtisan QualityLocal SecretCommunity traction

Chatham Cottage Gifts

13 signals

crafts — While a detailed origin story for "Chatham Cottage Gifts" as a singular entity is not readily available, it functions as...

Authentic SourcingUnusual LocationArtisan QualityCommunity traction

Charming outdoor courtyard with a fountain, tables, umbrellas, and buildings with balconies and plants.

Celestine

10 signals

crafts — Celestine Lanauze is a local artist on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Her artistic inspiration is drawn directly from...

Personal ConnectionStory RichUnusual LocationMulti-Generational

Exterior of Waitangi Store, a small town general store with a porch and window displays, featuring an 'Open' sign and a Tip Top ice cream sign.

Waitangi Wholesalers

5 signals

beverages — Waitangi Wholesalers operates as one of New Zealand's most remote supermarkets, located on the Chatham Islands. It provi...

Unusual LocationLocal SecretCommunity tractionHidden Discovery

Admiral Gardens

13 signals

Garden & Artisan Produce — Admiral Gardens, also known as Admiral Garden and Farm, is a remarkable private garden and landmark located at 21 Port H...

Craft ObsessionOperator PassionAuthentic SourcingOriginal Source

The Den Kitchen

7 signals

prepared_food — The philosophy behind The Den Kitchen is a strong commitment to showcasing the best of Chatham Island's produce and rich...

Authentic SourcingTradition PreservedArtisan QualityUnusual Location

The Pie Cart

8 signals

prepared_food — The concept of "pie carts" originated in New Zealand during the early 1930s Depression era as roadside caravans selling ...

Tradition PreservedStory RichFringe CultureArtisan Quality

Hands holding freshly harvested New Zealand kelp over a rocky beach, showcasing the grower's product from Chatham Islands.

New Zealand Kelp Ltd

14 signals

grower — The journey of NZ Kelp began with Roger and Nicki Beattie. Nicki, a medical doctor, recognized the health benefits of li...

Operator PassionAuthentic SourcingMulti-GenerationalOriginal Source

Bearded man in a flat cap smiling in a lush green New Zealand rural landscape, representing a local meat producer.

Local Meat Producers

12 signals

butcher — Woody's Free Range Farm was born in 2013 by its founder Daniel Todd. Daniel originally hails from Peterborough in the UK...

Authentic SourcingOperator PassionTradition PreservedArtisan Quality

Platter of freshly cooked Chatham Islands crayfish with golden chips and lemon wedges, a prepared meal.

Hotel Chathams restaurant

15 signals

prepared_food — The first hotel on Chatham Island, originally known as Mangoutu House, opened in the 1860s on land owned by Māori chief ...

Authentic SourcingArtisan QualityUnusual LocationStory Rich

River Onion Gallery building and sign on Chatham Island, featuring local photography, art, gifts, and preloved clothing.

Celine Gregory-Hunt

15 signals

crafts — Celine "Bubbles" Gregory-Hunt is a seventh-generation Pitt Islander, whose deep connection to her ancestral home profoun...

Personal ConnectionStory RichArtisan QualityAuthentic Sourcing

Waitangi Store

7 signals

crafts — The Waitangi Store serves as a vital convenience store, supermarket, and hardware supplier for the remote Chatham Island...

Unusual LocationLocal SecretCommunity tractionHidden Discovery

White can of Boundary Rd Brewery BRB Ultra Low Carb Lager, 330ml, featuring a blue wave and yellow sun design, covered in condensation.

Breezy Brewery

11 signals

beverages — The website does not provide a detailed narrative backstory or origin story. Its brand messaging, encapsulated by taglin...

Unusual LocationAuthentic SourcingOperator PassionArtisan Quality

Light green house with a balcony, surrounded by lush trees and colourful bushes under a blue sky, reflecting nature in its windows.

Kahukura Studio (Lois Croon)

14 signals

crafts — Lois Croon, born Lois Joan Dillon in Christchurch in 1946, is an artist and tourist accommodation provider on the Chatha...

Operator PassionPersonal ConnectionUnusual LocationLocal Secret

Golden sunset over a tranquil Chatham Islands bay with a wooden pier, small boats, and a sandy beach, perfect for seafood harvesting.

Chatham Island Food Co

16 signals

seafood — The Chatham Island Food Co was founded in 2011 by seventh-generation Chatham Islander, Delwyn Tuanui. His journey began ...

Multi-GenerationalArtisan QualityCraft ObsessionOperator Passion

Soft-boiled egg in a cup on red background with 'Morning All!' text. Promotes NZ owned, fresh, local family farm eggs.

Local Egg Producers

11 signals

eggs — The Egg Project was founded in 2019 by Pip Chrystall and her partner Brian Kennerley, building on Brian's family's over ...

Authentic SourcingMulti-GenerationalArtisan QualityMoment of Care

Antique map of the Chatham Islands, New Zealand, showing topography, bays, and historical survey details.

The River Onion Gallery

15 signals

crafts — Welcome to The River Onion Gallery! You're in for a treat at The River Onion. This boutique Chatham Gallery is locally o...

Craft ObsessionOperator PassionMulti-GenerationalOriginal Source

Braided dough loaf, fresh tomatoes, basil, salami, and Parmesan cheese on a marble surface, highlighting a Chatham Islands grower's ingredients.

Dough 'n' Go

11 signals

grower — GoDough's philosophy is rooted in the belief that 'food is the heart of the family.' Their mission is to enable families...

Operator PassionPersonal ConnectionArtisan QualityEmerging momentum

Go Wild Freeze Dried Honey

15 signals

honey — Go Wild Freeze Dried Honey is the brainchild of Kaai Silbery, a multi-talented chef of Tainui and Ngāti Kahungunu descen...

Artisan QualityOriginal SourceAuthentic SourcingUnusual Location

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Petre Bay Takeaways

prepared_food — Petre Bay Takeaways is a local takeaway food establishment situated in Waitangi,...