The Big Foody Food Tours

01/09/2024

Spring has sprung, and so have the freshest ingredients at Auckland’s markets! 🍓🍃 Join us on a food tour and taste the season’s best.

Book now:

https://www.thebigfoody.com/

26/08/2024

Huge congratulations to all our brilliant partners for their success at the Cuisine Magazine awards tonight!!
The Lodge Bar Culprit. Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen bring on the hats!

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24/08/2024

It’s taken a couple of days to let this sink in. Thank you so much for this huge accolade. 10 of the world’s greatest experiences for foodies! We know how special New Zealand is for food lovers and it’s our pleasure and honour to show it off!
And what a list to be part of. Thanks to for offering to send us a physical copy across the ditch! Hugely appreciated.

23/08/2024

We had great fun hosting Chef Ton in Auckland.

Thailand’s Chef Ton Tassanakajohn was so captivated by New Zealand’s rising culinary scene that he’s already plotting his next visit.

23/08/2024

We are overwhelmed and very honoured to have been listed as one of the world’s top ten food tourism experiences by The Sydney Morning Herald

Go Auckland!!!!

If you’re the type to curate an entire travel itinerary around your must-eats, then this list is for you.

22/08/2024

Our favs Dunedin Craft Distillers are on the up and up and need our help and your help.
Jenny and Sue are inspirational and two of the best.

Dunedin Craft Distillers PledgeMe Campaign Video

07/08/2024

It’s been a couple of days of eating burgers for the team.
Kicking off with last years winning restaurant and creation The Nawabi Galouti Burger. It’s a clever combination focused on history and heritage and matched with a very delicious Susegard a beer created to add calm to the dish.
Our mates at have pulled one out of the bag with The Saucy Bird. Full of flavour, this kicked all the Italian vibes into touch. Pesto, stracciatella, mozzarella vodka sauce, chicken… yum!
Rory headed to his local for their Pass the Pig, which he rated 7 out of 10. It’s a very well talked about burger for day two of WOAP!

29/07/2024

🚶‍♂️🚗 Join The Big Foody Team! 🍽️

Do you have a passion for food and love sharing it with others? We're hiring for both walking and driving tour guides in Auckland! 🌆

Requirements:
- Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Auckland’s culinary scene
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to engage and entertain groups

Perks:
- Meet amazing people from around the world
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive pay

If you’re ready to take visitors on a delicious adventure, apply now at The Big Foody!

Flick us a message on Facebook or email us at [email protected]

03/07/2024

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟

🍴 Become a Walking Food Tour Guide in Wellington! 🍴

Are you passionate about Wellington’s vibrant food scene? Do you love sharing stories and connecting with people? We’re looking for enthusiastic, part-time Food Tour Guides to lead our delicious three-hour walking tours through the culinary hotspots of Wellington.

✨ What You’ll Do:

Showcase the best local flavors
Share the stories behind Wellington’s unique dishes
Create unforgettable experiences for locals and visitors alike
👥 We’re Looking For:

Fantastic people persons
Creative thinkers
Highly organized individuals
Food lovers with a deep love for Wellington’s culture
If you’re fun, energetic, and eager to immerse others in the tastes of Wellington, we want YOU on our team!

📩 Apply now and let’s embark on a flavorful journey together!

02/07/2024

Last month our brilliant Ross in Dunedin hosted for
There is SO much to see and do in Dunedin - book, go, see, play!

28/06/2024

🌟 Calling all food lovers in Dunedin! 🍴✨

Are you a passionate foodie who adores Dunedin’s culinary scene? We’re on the lookout for a casual, part-time Food Tour Food Guide to lead our three-hour food tours through the delectable delights of Dunedin.

As a Food Guide, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to showcase the best local flavors, connect with guests, and share the stories behind the delicious dishes of Dunedin. We’re seeking individuals who are not only fantastic people persons but also creative thinkers, highly organized, and most importantly, have a deep love for Dunedin and its food culture.

If you’re fun, energetic, and eager to immerse others in the tastes of Dunedin, we want you on our team! Join us in creating unforgettable food experiences for locals and visitors alike. Apply now and let’s embark on a flavorful journey together! 🌟🍽️

Email [email protected] or cal us 0800366386

20/06/2024

Stunning morning in

17/06/2024

An absolute pleasure to host Harper's Bazaar in Auckland.

Discover a luxe guide to the best hotels, bars, restaurants, and experiences for your next visit to Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

14/06/2024

A thoroughly delicious morning . Is Dunedin the luckiest city to have such great gin producers on their doorsteps?

05/06/2024

We say it every year! WellingtonNZ has the BEST food festival in NZ. Wellington On a Plate is a month of fantastic events and the schedule went live today! Looking for an excuse for a weekend in Welly - here it is...

Visa Wellington On a Plate is set to heat up your winter when it returns from 1 - 31 August 2024.

28/05/2024

I think we'd burger'd out eating this lot but I'm sure that will all change tomorrow!

Happy International Burger Day Burgers – the quintessential comfort food that unites taste buds around the world.  Here in NZ on International Burger Day,

20/05/2024

11/04/2024

Best news to hit Auckland!

The hospitality icon is bringing glamour and miniature martinis to Westhaven Marina.

15/03/2024

Exciting things are happening in with opening mid year.
got a sneak peak of whats to come this lunch time including mouthwatering dishes from the vendors already lined up to go.
Looking forward to seeing it all finished in June 2024

14/03/2024

Nice little catch up with our Auckland guide Kath and Wellington guide Tor at last night.

07/03/2024

As a company I am hugely proud of the ladies in my team and endlessly inspired by the women we work with.

So here is to you Kath, Barb, Tor, Rae, Brittany you all rock!

and all the others. The list is a long one.

20/02/2024

Auckland's Iconic Eats as voted by Aucklanders.
Some of the most delicious dishes available in our great city! This is a fabulous list to have a munch through.

Auckland Iconic Eats Iconic Auckland Eats 2024 Explore much-loved dishes that can only be found in Auckland, as nominated by the public at the end of 2023. Please note that over the last three years, some of our wonderful Iconic Auckland Eats are no longer available due to restaurant closures and ch...

20/02/2024

19/02/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Elle Armon-Jones, the owner of Big Foody Food Tours, has been included in the prestigious “Top 50 Most Influential Women in the Food and Drink Industry in New Zealand” by Cuisine Magazine.

Lead by Kelli Brett, owner of Cuisine Magazine, the Women in Food and Drink New Zealand network takes charge in promoting and connecting women throughout the country in whatever form of the food and drink world.

🍽️ As the driving force behind Big Foody Food Tours, Elle has passionately curated unforgettable culinary experiences, showcasing the diverse and delicious flavours of New Zealand. Her dedication to promoting local food artisans, sustainable practices, and fostering a strong sense of community in the food industry is truly commendable.

Elle’s commitment to excellence, innovation and the creation of memorable experiences for all her guests has made Big Foody Food Tours a standout in the culinary tourism landscape, and this inclusion amongst some incredible ladies is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and impact.

Well done our Big Cheese

Cuisine’s thought-provoking list of the women to watch in 2024.

17/01/2024

We're growing again and on the hunt for our next superstars in Auckland.

The Big Foody Food Tours has tours all around the country, but we're after team members to join the crew in Auckland.
Our tours guides are passionate foodies who love their city and are proud to be ambassadors for Auckland and it's culinary champions.
Current team members have other careers as Celebrants, musicians, journalists, Mums, Dads, students, office managers, plus loads more! You don't have to be a full time foodie, This is a casual role! You can chose your hours!

Our guides are :
Fun loving, people people
Love sharing stories and making people's day
Love all things food!
If you'd like to find out more, give us a call on 021481177 or email [email protected].

17/01/2024

Dream team

09/01/2024

Calling all Food Lovers!
The Big Foody is a food tour company specialising in show casing New Zealand through our guests taste buds. Our walking tours are a bucket load of fun lead by locals who love their city and the food it has on offer.
We're looking for more team members in Dunedin to join us. Our tours are from 2-14 people.
Who are you?
Local and passionate about Dunedin
A Foodie!
looking for casual work or something to top up your existing income
Great with people, an organiser and able to multi task
Reliable!
To find out more, send us a message or email [email protected]
We'd love to hear from you!

08/01/2024

It’s been a week of seeing guests again and while it’s only been 6 months, there was something very special about seeing Lea Anne and Colin walking into and realising they had been on tour before. Just loved it

31/08/2023

Join the Auckland Team! Calling all Auckland food lovers! Our crazy season starts soon and we're looking for some people loving, Auckland loving and definitely food loving Big Foodys to join our amazing team of guides.

Our guides are :

Fun loving, people people
Love sharing stories and making people's day
Love all things food!

If you'd like to find out more, give us a call on 021481177 or email [email protected].

The Big Foody Food Tours offers unique and delicious Auckland and New Zealand food tours. Our local

30/08/2023

We love this place. It's a spot we have eaten at a number of time while we've visited friends and family in Hawkes Bay. Go and support them. You won't regret it!

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Dear Friends,
Restaurant Indonesia is more than just a place to dine - it's where life happens. Every meal, every moment shared has been a piece of our souls.
From joyous celebrations to comforting meals, we've been part of your stories for 40 incredible years!

Today, however, we stand at a crossroads, on the edge of closing our doors for good.

In these critical times, with a heavy heart yet full of hope we humbly turn to you, our cherished customers, and friends, to ask for your support one last time.

Here's how you can help.
1. Join Us for a Meal - I know time is tough for most people, but, if possible, grace our tables with your presence and keep our spirits alive. Be that for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.
2. Spread the Word - Share this urgent call far and wide – it might reach the one who can make all the difference. Let your friends and family know our story.
3. Take the Taste Home - order some takeaways or invite us to cater for your special events.

Lastly, invest in a Legacy - Consider investing to preserve the place where your memories were made and be the hero who saves this iconic restaurant from fading away. Please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you.

For those who hold our vouchers, please redeem them by September 10 or get in touch (021 1070 265), so we can find a way forward together.

Your continued patronage has kept our dreams alive this far, and for that, we're immensely grateful.

We sincerely hope you can sense the urgency and sincerity in our words, and that our heartfelt plea and determination to keep the restaurant alive shine through.
From the bottom of our hearts, on behalf of the whole team, we thank you.