Thank you for your fantastic service! The only feedback we have is positive – amazing food, amazing talent. The crew loved it and were raving about the food and your knowledge. Stevie T was amazing too.
Lauren A - Red Bull NZ
"Exceptional from start to finish! Dane, Jenny & Kathy didn’t just meet expectations—they made the entire journey feel personal and effortless. From thoughtfully crafting a menu that reflected our tastes to the warm, attentive service during the meal itself, every moment felt tailored and seamless. Their care and passion truly elevated the experience."
Cindy C.
"We absolutely love working with Archery & Co for our elopements — From artfully styled grazing platters to intimate, chef-led dining experiences, their food is consistently next-level. Chef Dane is more than a chef — he’s a storyteller. His passion for food, local ingredients, and thoughtful presentation is woven into every bite.
Hearing him share the origins of each dish is a sensory experience in itself — grounding you in the moment and the landscape. His warmth, creativity, and culinary mastery elevates everything we do. Our clients are always blown away — and so are we. Every dish feels like a celebration: thoughtfully curated and completely unforgettable.
We’re so grateful to have Archery & Co as part of our extended Lovers family. Thank you for always going above and beyond — we can’t wait to see (and taste) what you create next."
Gypsy + Dawn xoxo - The Lovers Elopement
"Dane and his dinner were both fantastic. He is a lovely guy, so passionate and friendly, and we all loved the food, plus the stories of where the key ingredients came from. His bread was especially incredible!! We don't usually eat bread but Niko finished it off for breakfast (along with the cake)."
Ellie & Niko
"Girls who Grow recently hosted an experience and presentation event for our college students in Otago and a collective of guests from across the region and had the honour and privilege to be treated to an incredible food experience curated by Dane and the team at Archery & Co. We were blown away by the layers, the details, the local sourcing, the creative approach and considerations taken into every mouthful. It really was beyond a food experience and an incredible sensory delight. Dane has an incredible passion for food, the regions delights and curating meaningful experiences and I am excited to start planning our next food experience together for 2025."
Catherine - Co-founder of ‘Girls Who Grow’
