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THE PAPATOWAI COUNTRY STORE AND PEAKE'S KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!

AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER

NOSTALGIC & KIWIANA

We offer a Kiwiana experience for the whole family to enjoy. Choose from one of many childhood games to play while you unwind and relax. We even have a free to play arcade machine, loaded with over 1,800 games, in our inside space.

NOW SERVING SCOOPED ICE CREAMS
Nothing beats a delicious ice cream treat on a hot summer day (or lets face it, we will even eat ice cream in the rain
on a cold day!) We offer a great range of rotating flavours, served either in a waffle cone, as a spectacular sundae, as a thick shake, with coffee or as a Foxton Fizzy Float!

GOURMET & SPECTACULAR

LOCAL AND FRESH

SEASONAL MENU

Our menu ranges from your classic old school kiwiana favourites with a twist, to internationally inspired cuisine, featuring the following items
TROPICAL CHIA PUDDING 
​SUMMER PORK BELLY ROLL
SUMMER FIVE SPICE TOFU ROLL
PEAKE BEEF BURGER
​FRESH SEAFOOD (seasonal)
CRUNCHY FRIES & NUGGETS
SPECIALTY COFFEES
SCOOP ICE CREAM CONES
THICKSHAKES AND SUNDAES

WE USE ONLY THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS

Here at Peake's Kitchen we take pride in the quality of the local ingredients used in all of our seasonal meals. If it’s not perfect, we won’t send it out.  We guarantee that your meal has been prepared with the upmost care and attention to detail possible. 

YOUR VIRTUAL HIGH FIVES MEAN A LOT TO US!!!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those who share a moment of their time to leave us such positive, five star reviews on Google, Facebook and Restaurant Guru. Thank you for spreading the word!

Molly Spider

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The food here was absolutely incredible and the staff were lovely. They had lots of vegetarian/ vegan options and were super mindful of allergies/dietary requirements when taking orders. I had the summer five spice tofu roll and fancy affogato drink and it was so good! They also had water available for dogs.
​I would 100% recommend.

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Gerhard Uys

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Hand ground steak made into a smash burger. Whoop! In the top 5 of burgers I have ever had. Fish of the day was also super good. And then came back later for French vanilla ice cream. Super friendly owners.

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Martin Dodell

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Magnificent. We had the slow cooked pork belly and the spectacular sundae. It was amazing. The stuff was super nice. Close by is a beautiful beach were you can go for a walk.
​Summarized you have to stop there.

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Chris McKernon

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Long time reader first time reviewer. Let me start off.

The Peaks team are absolutely amazing.

My wife and I had the pork belly roll and the burger, We cut them in half and shared so we could both enjoy this amazing food.

Pork belly roll was fantastic, a really great play on a Bahn Mi. Fresh and delicious with tender pork. Certainly worth giving a try.

BURGER TIME! This burger is next level, I can not remember the last time I had a burger that stood out from the rest. This burger does!
If you do not have the burger your are missing out, this will be that one day in your life you made a bad decision that you will live to regret.

One of the greatest joys in my life is travelling for food, it brings a connection to people, culture and opens doors that you would never typically experience.

It is so amazing to see great people creating great food with care and passion for their craft.

If I have one criticism is that I have to go home with the memory of this banging food and I can’t shoot down the road to get another bite.

The Catlins is one of my greatest experiences, but that burger will bring me back.

Thanks team keep doing what you’re doing.

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Arthur Sooalo

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Popped in for a burger, tasty, filling, and good vibes at this food truck... Don't miss out on this place when you're in the area 🙂. A must DO when in The Catlins. Thanks guys 😁


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Natasha West

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Simply the BEST food truck I've ever visited! They aren't exaggerating when they call it gourmet. Every bite of the summer pork belly roll was worth savouring, full of melt-in-your-mouth meat and topped with delicious homegrown herbs and veges. The chips were cooked to perfection, light and crispy with a very satisfying crunch and great sauces. And the ice cream was an absolute masterpiece, almost too beautiful to eat (but of course, not quite). I wish I could've tried everything!

Even on a grey Catlins day and shortly before closing time, the hosts were friendly and welcoming, the ambience fantastic and the sheltered dining area full of various games to play. Thank you so much, Nikki and Tom, for providing a wee oasis in the deep south. A MUST VISIT for anyone adventuring in the Catlins! Treat yourselves to a food truck like you've never experienced before.

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Erin Lockhart

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Amazing gluten free food! I have coeliac disease and ate here safely. The chef told me everything could be made gluten free.
​Best burger I’ve had in a long time


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Marisa Escolar

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This place is a gem. We had amazing eats (tofu sandwich 110%), ice cream and coffee. Plus super cute general store.
​The employees are all lovely.
We feel lucky we got to go twice on our trip!!

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COME DINE WITH US

HOURS & LOCATION

PAPATOWAI COUNTRY STORE & ICE CREAM SERVED 
THURSDAY TO MONDAY 10:30am - 5pm
SATURDAY 10:30am - 6pm
STORE CLOSED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 
(then closed for the season end of April)

Please Note: The Peake's Kitchen Food Truck is now closed for the winter. 
We operate the food truck kitchen, end of October to Easter Weekend.
We still have alternative food options available within the 
​Papatowai Store on days of operation. 

PEAKE'S KITCHEN
GOURMET FOOD TRUCK
(At the Papatowai Country Store)

​2501 Papatowai- Chaslands Hwy
The Catlins, New Zealand
9586
(022) 409-0798
​peakeskitchen@gmail.com