Taste the Tasman with Nelson's Artisan Makers, Bakers and Food Producers

From a small factory in Nelson, Hogarth create award-winning small batch chocolate handmade from bean to bar. Using only the highest quality cacao beans from around the world, and not much else, you can truly taste cacao. Buttered toast with sea salt would be our pick for starting a new chocolate addiction. 

Two neighbouring third and fourth generation Nelson farmers wanted to create dairy the way it used to be. So they bred their cows to be 100% certified A2 to produce great milk and they started making ice cream from cow to cone. Nowadays Appleby Farms’ ice cream can be found in grocers and supermarkets across the country. All ingredients are as natural as possible with no added colours, and they use locally sourced products such as their neighbours boysenberries and local Sublime Coffee beans. To elevate your ice cream experience, head down to Tahunanui Beach during the summer and grab a scoop from their Airstream caravan. 

An iconic brewery in Stoke, McCashin’s Brewery has been producing craft beer and cider since the early ‘80s. Take a tour of the brewery, meet the makers, and discover the rich history of the company. Or, simply pop in for a tasting tray and some delicious grub from McCashin’s restaurant and watch the production line in full swing through the viewing window.

Soul Arch Coffee Roasters is a grassroots family business roasting coffee beans for Bobby Frank’s Café. Sample the brews and purchase beans by the bag to take home with you at the café, or just sit and enjoy. Coffee made from small batch roasted, responsibly sourced beans is what you should be drinking!

Neudorf Vineyards is a small vineyard tucked near the gravelly clays of Moutere Hills. Producers of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and aromatics, Neudorf’s cellar door is worth a visit for sampling and purchasing some of their award-winning wines while taking in the stunning views of the vineyard.

Perched right beside the historic Māpua wharf, Golden Bear Brewing is an award-winning brewery which offers a wide range of craft beers and possibly one of the most picturesque spots in Nelson to enjoy a pint. The brewery has LA-inspired Mexican food and live music every Friday and Sunday.

Sublime Coffee Roasters is a family business committed to ethical coffee relationships and has been roasting coffee in Nelson since 2005. Nowadays their beans are available across the country, but all Sublime beans are roasted in Nelson. Visit the Sublime Brew Bar to take in all the roastery action and sample the good stuff.

A genuine real ale brewery, Townshend Brewery uses local Nelson hops and ancient water from the Motueka aquifer, plus traditional brewing methods to craft their beers. The award-winning brewery is located right behind Toad Hall, which is where you can pick up a selection of Townshend beers.

Nelson Market is a hub for all things local. Find an ever-changing representation of independent makers and producers and sample Nelson Tasman products such as Hogarth Chocolate Makers chocolate (try the buttered toast & sea salt), Norb’s Gold raw organic honey and Rodrigo’s Sourdough Bakery. Every Saturday 8am - 1pm. 

A small craft brewery on Nelson’s New Street, Workshop Brewery began as a one-man band back in 2018. Now with an onsite brewery and bar, plus a kitchen churning out some hefty burgers and pizzas, it’s a destination for quenching your thirst as well as a treat for your taste buds.

Pic’s is the maker of some of the best peanut butter in New Zealand, and at Pic’s Peanut Butter World you’ll get to see just how it makes its way into a jar. Discover the story behind this local peanut butter business and taste an array of goodness made in their Stoke factory.

The Baker’s Coffee Shop is an award-winning bakery and café, which produces a varied selection of European-style pastries and handcrafted sourdough bread. Try the popular almond croissant, pair it with a nicely brewed Havana coffee and tuck a sourdough under your arm on your way out.