GROUND Culinary Centre, Lyttelton, Christchurch
Christchurch Earthquake
As many of you know the February 22nd 2011 earthquake destroyed our beautiful Ground building (along with all the the other historical buildings in Lyttelton). After a period of soul searching and mental recovery we are now up and running again in a small way at Naval Point Yacht Club. Based here with stunning views right on the harbour, Jenny is running cooking classes and doing some catering. We are also going back to our roots and producing our spice blends (including some new ones) and selling them at Dean's Bush and Lyttelton Farmer's Markets
As you are aware our website is now out of date but we have left it as is while we are in this transition stage. Please contact us if you have any enquiries.
Welcome to Christchurch's largest Culinary Centre – an essential stop for those who love good food. You will find us at Lyttelton.
Experience a world of gourmet food and wine from New Zealand and around the globe.
When you walk into GROUND you enter a New York style Deli. The food is freshly prepared and made from local and organic ingredients, and the coffee beans blended especially for Ground.
GROUND is more than a deli or cafe, it is
a purveyor of fine wines and boutique beers
a cheesemongers a gelateria a norcineria
a Middle Eastern souk, trading in whole and hand ground spices a grocery store a dairy featuring organically produced milk, butter and yoghurt.
It also offers:
Cookware Cookery books, and
a sense of community where advice on food and wine is available from people with knowledge and a passion for food and cooking.
For GROUND's original range of hand-ground spices, sold throughout New Zealand, visit Ground Gourmet Essentials. Through this link, you will also find our Recipe database.
Recommended by Lonely Planet Guide and Cuisine Magazine, and as featured in their guides to 2011:
