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Monteith's Wild Food Challenge 2026 - Wairarapa Backcountry Braise

  • The White Swan 109 Main Street Greytown, Wellington Region, 5712 New Zealand (map)

AVAILABLE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY!

Wild. Warm. Wairarapa.

Introducing the 'Wairarapa Backcountry Braise' as part of the Monteith's Brewing Co Wild Food Challenge 2026!

Wild nanny goat shoulder, slow-braised until falling apart.

Parsnip, carrot, and confit potatoes with native horopito heat.

Hazelnut gremolata.

Charred sourdough for that final taste of the bowl.

Paired perfectly with a cold Monteith’s Radler to cut through the richness.

This year’s judges — Sam Wild, Emily Lucas, and Jeremy Wells — are ready to decide who truly captures the spirit of wild flavour. So come on in, taste our wild side, and let’s remind them why the Wairarapa is the home of wild flavour.

Once you’ve tried it, cast your vote here: https://wildfoodchallenge.monteiths.co.nz/