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Cilantro goat’s cheese
One of the hero ingredients in the Plate of Origin 2016 dish by Chim Choo Ree and The Strong Room is Cilantro Cheese, and although it’s a small business it sure stands tall with it’s unique design and taste.

Merino lamb – beyond the wool
A unique product with a very exclusive supply, Cardrona Merino lamb is bringing the pride of the high country in the south to Plate of Origin.

Roaring Raukumara
Raukumara Red owner Adam Finlayson has a job of great responsibility – bringing a taste of the wild East Coast bush of the Raukumara ranges to the plates of restaurants all of over the country.

The Ora King experience
A fish with some fabulous features makes Ora King salmon a perfect premium product to use in Plate of Origin.