Provisions of Arrowtown

About Provisions of Arrowtown

Provisions of Arrowtown is Arrowtown's favourite café, set in the heart of town in a restored historic Romans cottage dating back to the 1870s Arrowtown goldrush era. The café first opened in 2010, and since April 2023 has been run by new owners Matthias Schmitt and Monika Ederer, who grew up on a small farm in Germany and bring that same appreciation for fresh, seasonal ingredients to the kitchen.

The all-day menu focuses on fresh, modern, seasonal food, alongside fast and easy counter food and baking, all made on site. The team grows its own micro greens and sources from local producers including Royalburn Station for free-range eggs and lamb, European Bakery, Neat Meat, Altitude Brewing and Stir Tea, and the menu caters to a wide variety of dietary requirements.

Provisions is fully licensed, serving Allpress coffee, Central Otago wines, and locally brewed beers and ciders, with friendly service in a delightful garden setting surrounded by fruit trees. Beyond the café, the business also offers catering services, and guests can settle in for a cosy coffee and sticky bun or a casual long lunch in the garden.

Provisions of Arrowtown: Café Dining in a Historic 1870s Goldrush Cottage

In the heart of Arrowtown, Provisions is set inside a restored historic Romans cottage dating back to the 1870s Arrowtown goldrush era. The café first opened in 2010 and has built a strong local following since, and since April 2023 has been run by new owners Matthias Schmitt and Monika Ederer.

Rooted in Fresh, Local Ingredients

Having grown up on a small farm in Germany, Matthias and Monika bring a deep appreciation for nature's gifts to the kitchen, combined with years of professional experience - Matthias in fine dining establishments using top-quality ingredients and modern cooking techniques, and Monika as a baker specialising in desserts and chocolates. The café grows its own micro greens and sources from local producers including Royalburn Station for free-range eggs and lamb, along with European Bakery, Neat Meat, Altitude Brewing and Stir Tea.

A Seasonal All-Day Menu

The kitchen's all-day menu changes with the seasons and covers a lot of ground - from a Summer Berry Smoothie Bowl and Provision's Buttermilk Waffle through to heartier plates like Brisket On Toast and the standout Provisions Miners Burger, made with Ohau Wagyu beef, smoked cheddar and truffle mayo. Dishes like the 'Ika Mata' Cook Island ceviche and Southland Cheese Rolls bring in flavours from further afield and closer to home, and the menu is built to cater to a wide variety of dietary requirements, with vegetarian, vegan and no-gluten-product options clearly marked throughout.

A Fully Licensed Café

Beyond the food, Provisions is fully licensed, pouring Allpress coffee alongside Central Otago wines and locally brewed beers and ciders, plus a small cocktail list including a Provision's Summer Spritz and an Aperol Spritz. The café also bakes bread, bagels and pastries daily on site.

A Cottage Garden Setting

Guests can settle in for a cosy coffee and sticky bun, or a casual long lunch in the garden under the fruit trees, surrounded by the historic cottage setting that gives Provisions its character. Beyond the café, the business also offers catering services for those wanting Provisions' food away from Buckingham Street.

Visiting Provisions

Provisions of Arrowtown is open seven days a week from 8am to 4pm, with the kitchen serving food until 3pm daily and the bar licensed from 9am. It's located at 65 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, and can be reached by phone or email for enquiries, bookings for groups, or catering requests.

Signature items

• Provisions Miners Burger
• 'Ika Mata' (Cook Island Ceviche)
• Brisket On Toast
• Southland Cheese Rolls
• Provision's Buttermilk Waffle
• Sesame Prawn Toast

Menu

Kids

• Waffle — With banana, vanilla ice cream and maple syrup
• Croissant — With butter and jam
• Mini Scrambled Eggs — On sourdough toast
• Cheeseburger — Kids serving
• Crispy Chicken Tenders — Served with fries
• Fries — Kids serving

Drinks

• Coffee & Hot Drinks — Flat white, cappuccino, espresso, long black, macchiato, latte, matcha latte, golden latte, moccachino, chai latte, hot chocolate
• Stir Tea Pot — English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Peppy Mint, Blood Orange, Chamomile Flower, Heavenly Lemon
• Cold Drinks — Iced coffee/mocha/chocolate, Provision's iced tea, iced latte, iced matcha latte, Benjer juices, Pete's lemonade, Karma Drinks organic sodas, Antipodes sparkling water, green and tropical smoothies
• Wines — Mt Edward Chardonnay, Wet Jacket Pinot Gris, Peregrine Rose, Peregrine Saddleback Pinot Noir, Quartz Reef Bubbles
• Beers & Cider — Royalburn Station's Swifty NZ Draught Style, Altitude Brewing Mischievouse Kea IPA, Hawkes Bay Paynters Cider, Mac's Session Pale Ale, Heineken 0%
• Cocktails — Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Provision's Summer Spritz, Aperol Spritz

Extras

• Roasted Portobello Mushrooms — Side extra
• Streaky Bacon — Side extra
• Chorizo — Side extra
• Halloumi — Side extra
• White Tomato Hollandaise — Side extra
• Royalburn Free Range Egg — Side extra

All Day Menu

• Summer Berry Smoothie Bowl — Elderflower, coconut yoghurt, raspberry granola, chia seeds, mint (vegetarian, vegan, no gluten products)
• Provision's Buttermilk Waffle — Banana, miso caramel, toasted sesame, creme fraiche (vegetarian)
• Sweetcorn Fritters — Whipped avocado, pico de gallo, curry leaf chimichurri, pumpkin seed dukkah (vegetarian, vegan, no gluten products)
• Chili Scrambled Eggs — Roasted red pepper salsa, harissa hummus, whipped feta, za'atar, Lebanese bread (vegetarian)
• Brisket On Toast — Slow cooked beef brisket, horseradish creme, poached eggs, salsa verde, marrow crumbs, focaccia
• Provision's Benny — White tomato hollandaise, poached eggs, mesclun, basil, sourdough toast
• Southland Cheese Rolls — Green tomato relish (vegetarian)
• Sesame Prawn Toast — Pickled cucumber, tom yum mayo
• Vietnamese Quinoa Salad — Wong bok, carrot, daikon, sprouts, Vietnamese mint, coriander, lime, tahini, peanut furikake (vegetarian, vegan, no gluten products)
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken — Lime mayo, mango mustard, herb slaw, nam jim, crispy shallots (no gluten products)
• 'Ika Mata' (Cook Island Ceviche) — Raw yellowfin tuna, coconut, lime, chili, calamansi, coriander, gem lettuce (no gluten products)
• Provisions Miners Burger — Ohau Wagyu beef, brioche bun, bacon, smoked cheddar, marrow, truffle mayo, pickles, gem lettuce (no gluten products)
• Truffled Curly Fries — Parmesan, chive, truffle mayo (no gluten products)
• Garden Leaf Salad — Micro greens, lemon dressing (vegetarian, vegan, no gluten products)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Provisions of Arrowtown located?

At 65 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand, in a restored 1870s goldrush-era cottage.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Sunday, 8am to 4pm. The kitchen serves food until 3pm daily, and the venue is licensed from 9am.

Does the menu cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, the menu is marked for vegetarian, vegan and no-gluten-product options throughout.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, including a waffle, croissant, mini scrambled eggs, cheeseburger and crispy chicken tenders.

Does Provisions offer catering?

Yes, catering services are available in addition to the café.

What is the café's most famous dish?

The Provisions Miners Burger, made with Ohau Wagyu beef, smoked cheddar, marrow and truffle mayo, is the featured dish.

How do I contact Provisions of Arrowtown?

By phone on 03 442 0714 or by email at info@provisionscafe.co.nz.

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