Eat Your Art Out

Eat Your Art Out brings a creative twist to high tea, inspired by the bold and brilliant works of Toi Art.

Enjoy a menu of classic treats with an artistic edge: from the Sweet William’s Dish, Golden Ratio Scone, Madeleine Moment, and the Mint to Be mousse. Each dish is a playful nod to the world of art, clever, colourful, and made to be shared.

Your high tea includes your choice of tea or coffee. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase, and dietary options are available on request.

Every purchase helps to support Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum.

Set Menu

(Includes one of each item per person)

Cheery Cherry Curator

A silky milk chocolate crémeux layered with vibrant cherry glaze and topped with a dark chocolate disc creates a perfectly balanced blend of tart and sweet

Mint to Be

Cool mint and sweet strawberry mousse gently resting on a white chocolate base, combining vibrant flavours that are meant to be together

Madeleine Moment

A citrus-infused madeleine paired with silky sambuca namelaka, vibrant green apple gel, and an elegant chocolate garnish delivers golden flavours with a playful twist

Sweet William’s Dish

Mānuka honey ganache nestled in a crisp vanilla tart shell, topped with a chocolate ‘The Dish’ by William De Morgan. A refined take on New Zealand’s liquid gold

The Golden Ratio

A perfectly proportioned cheese scone layered with sundried tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil brings Mediterranean flavours in perfect balance

The Pecking Order

Tender horopito-spiced chicken layered with creamy Tatua mayo and  peppery watercress on fresh focaccia fingers, with native pepper leaf adding a bold, warming kick

Still Life with Eggplant

Tangy eggplant and native kawakawa caponata with buffalo bocconcini and fragrant basil pesto on artisanal brioche. A bold sandwich blending native botanicals and classic flavours.

Eat Your Art Out, 2025. Photo by Victoria Saunders