Take time out to celebrate autumn, apple season and the delicious combination of pork, apples and cider!

We tip our hats to those who have time to roast but for those who don't let the chefs at Riccarton House Bistro do it for you!

Friday 27^th April - Pork, Apple and Cider Feast

Four Course Dinner - $55 per person

Time: 6.30pm

Where: Riccarton House Bistro Marquee, 16 Kahu Road

Conditions:

Bookings Essential

Dinner will only commence once 20 seats have been sold

Set menu specifically crafted for the night so no alternative dishes will be offered

Saturday 28th April - Christchurch Farmers Market 9am - 12noon

The World’s biggest Farmers’ Market Breakfast

Where: Riccarton House Bistro Marquee, 16 Kahu Road

Bacon and Egg Breakfast roll with relish, Jamie’s Hollandaise or Vegetarian option $6.50

Or The Full Monty, bacon, egg, sausage, mushroom, tomato, relish $11.50

$5 Speights Cider all weekend!

Masterclasses during the day:

10am - Nik Mavromatis Med Foods

11.15am - Ashley River Organics - All about apples

12.30pm - Eve’s Cider

1.30pm - Granny Smith Apple Sorbet

Sunday 29th April - Sunday Artisan Market 10am - 2pm

Riccarton House Bistro Sunday Roast 11am – 2pm

Where: Riccarton House Bistro Marquee, 16 Kahu Road

Roast Pork Belly with roasted root vegetables, Farmers' Market vegetables, jus, aioli and mustards

Includes one drink - glass of wine, tap beer, bottled cider or non alcoholic available

Special offer for our Feast followers - $27.50ea (normally $35)

$5 Speights Cider all weekend!

Bookings Essential - 03 348 6190 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Plus many more fun activities such as apple bobbing, toffee apples, apple quiz and games, live music and great coffee

Every Saturday there is an opportunity for kids to have their own stall at the farmers market.

Phone 348 6190 or e mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details or to register interest.

Every Sunday, 11am – 3pm

Riccarton House and Bush Grounds

16 Kahu Road, Riccarton

Ready to eat food stalls, art and crafts, live music and the fully licensed Riccarton House Bistro Beer Garden, all located in the beautiful grounds of Riccarton House and Bush.

We are currenlty looking for more vendors - if you are interested please contact Taste Events for more information on 03 348 6190 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Saturday 1st April

La Petite Manouche - Jazz Guitar Duo

Saturday 7th April

Backyard Music - Davey Backyard

Saturday 21st April

Thomas Coffey - read more about Thomas