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Here is our pick of the best places to find independent food producers in South Canterbury, from bakers and cheesemongers to pickle makers and vegetable growers.

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The Best Food and Drink in South Canterbury

A flatlay of plates of food on a table at Mint Folk in Twizel.
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From award-winning pies and small-batch gin to hand-crafted hot sauce and hydro-canal salmon, South Canterbury’s eateries and food heroes are well worth the drive.

Humdinger Gin Distillery

Bottles of gin lined up in a row waiting for stickers to be placed on them at Humdinger Gin Distillery in Geraldine.
Place South Canterbury Geraldine
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 There’s a sense of discovery when walking down the alleyway off the main street in Geraldine to a former garage workshop, which has been refurbished to house the...

Barker's Foodstore & Eatery

Barker's syrup bottles on display at Barker's Foodstore and Eatery, Geraldine.
Place South Canterbury Geraldine
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Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery sits in a stunning setting on the banks of the Waihi River in the heart of Geraldine.

Geraldine Cheese Company

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Place South Canterbury Geraldine
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Geraldine Cheese Co. handcrafts small-batch cheese varieties in its petite factory in the heart of Geraldine town centre.