Redwood Souvlaki

About Redwood Souvlaki

Redwood Souvlaki is a Christchurch takeaway favourite serving up freshly grilled, juicy souvlaki, hearty kebab meals, and Mediterranean sides. Located along Main North Road in Redwood, the eatery focuses on generous feeds prepared with fresh ingredients, crisp salads, and signature house-made sauces including hummus, garlic mayo, tomato onion sauce, and organic yoghurt.

Catering to a wide range of tastes and nutritional needs, the kitchen provides dedicated keto, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Whether grabbing a quick souvlaki wrap on hot pita, ordering a loaded meat on chips, or taking home a family pack with sweet baklava, Redwood Souvlaki offers dependable Mediterranean comfort food seven days a week.

Redwood Souvlaki: Freshly Grilled Mediterranean Comfort Food in Christchurch

Finding a satisfying, freshly prepared takeaway meal that suits everyone in the family can be a challenge. At Redwood Souvlaki, located along Main North Road in Christchurch, the formula is straightforward: freshly grilled, juicy meats paired with crisp salad greens, warm pita bread, and balanced signature sauces that elevate every wrap and plate.

From quick lunches on the go to hearty dinner packs, the shop has carved out a loyal following among Christchurch locals looking for generous portions of authentic Mediterranean comfort food without the fuss.

Generous Souvlakis and Custom Platters

The cornerstone of the Redwood Souvlaki experience is their wrap selection, offered in Small, Large, and Triple sizes. Each roll features hot pita bread stuffed with seasoned chicken, beef, or vegetarian falafel, accompanied by crisp garden salad. What sets their wraps apart is the signature sauce combination: rich hummus, savoury tomato onion sauce, creamy garlic mayo, organic yoghurt, and your preferred level of chilli kick.

Beyond traditional wraps, diners frequently opt for pizza-box specialities. The Open Souvlaki lays seasoned cuts or falafel flat across pita dough with plenty of sauce and a generous melt of mozzarella cheese. For even more depth, the Deluxe Souvlaki tosses grilled capsicum, sautéed onions, and mushrooms into the mix before baking everything until hot and bubbly.

Dietary-Friendly Dining from Keto to Gluten-Free

Redwood Souvlaki makes an active effort to cater to diverse dietary preferences. Those watching their carbohydrates can choose the Keto Salad, combining grilled meats with fresh vegetables, organic yoghurt, and tailored low-carb sauces holding under 10 grams of net carbs.

Those avoiding gluten will find certified gluten-free options including the crowd-pleasing Meat on Chips, the Snack Box, and seasoned Egyptian Rice. Vegetarian and vegan guests are equally looked after with house-made falafel balls, vegetarian spring rolls, and plant-based sides cooked in 100% vegetable oil.

Late Nights and Family Value

Open seven days a week, the shop caters to both early commuters and weekend night owls. Extended hours on Friday and Saturday keep the grills firing until 1:00 am, making it a reliable destination for a late-night bite. For home gatherings, curated Family Packs bundle multiple souvlakis, skewers, and snack boxes together for seamless group dining, finished with traditional sweet baklava or boxes of Turkish delight.

Signature items

• Open Souvlaki
• Deluxe Souvlaki
• Meat on Chips
• Kebab Meal
• Baklava

Menu

Mains

• Small Souvlaki — Hot pita bread with green salad, signature hummus, tomato onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt, and choice of meat or falafel.
• Large Souvlaki — Generous souvlaki wrap served with warm pita, fresh salad, house signature sauces, and choice of meat or falafel.
• Triple Souvlaki — Hearty souvlaki wrap layered with pita bread, green salad, signature sauces, and choice of meat or falafel.
• Open Souvlaki — Choice of meat or falafel served on flat pita bread with signature sauce and sprinkled mozzarella cheese, served in a pizza box.
• Deluxe Souvlaki — Choice of meat or falafel with grilled capsicum, onion, and mushroom on pita bread with signature sauce and mozzarella in a pizza box.
• Kebab Meal — Choice of meat or falafel with fresh salad and signature sauce served on pita bread, fries, Egyptian rice, or couscous.
• Meat on Chips — Gluten-free meal with choice of meat or falafel served over chips with garlic mayo and your choice of chilli sauce.
• Snack Box — Gluten-free kid-friendly box with choice of meat or falafel over fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo, and green salad.
• Lunch Box — Choice of meat or falafel served with crisp green salad and signature sauces alongside rice in a container.
• Keto Salad — Low-carb salad with choice of meat, fresh greens, organic yoghurt, and low-carb sauces containing up to 10g carbs.

Sides

• French Fries — Gluten-free fries cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with optional tomato sauce or garlic mayo.
• Potato Wedges — Crispy vegetarian potato wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil.
• 1/2 Dozen Falafel — Six vegetarian falafel patties served with choice of tomato sauce or garlic mayo.
• Chicken Skewer — Grilled seasoned chicken skewer served with choice of additional sauces.
• Egyptian Rice — Flavourful Egyptian-style rice that is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
• Couscous — Fluffy Mediterranean couscous side dish.
• Grilled Pita Bread — Warm, lightly grilled flat pita bread.
• Spring Rolls — One dozen vegetarian spring rolls (12 pieces).

Desserts

• Waffle — Sweet dessert waffle available with chocolate, caramel, or passionfruit topping.
• Turkish Delight - Box — Traditional boxed Turkish delight confection.
• Box of Mixed Turkish Delight — Assorted mixed variety box of sweet Turkish delight.
• Baklava — Rich, sweet pastry layered with phyllo dough, chopped nuts, sweet syrup, and a hint of lemon.

Beverages

• Coke Cola — Classic chilled Coca-Cola.
• Coke Zero — Sugar-free Coca-Cola Zero.
• Sprite — Refreshing lemon-lime soda.
• L & P — Classic New Zealand Lemon & Paeroa soft drink.
• Fanta — Chilled orange fruit soda.
• Mineral Water — Bottled sparkling or still mineral water.

Family Packs

• Family Pack A — Feed the family with 2 Large Souvlakis, 2 Chicken Snack Boxes, and 2 Hot Chips.
• Family Pack B — Shared feast including 1 Open Souvlaki, 1 Meat on Chips, 2 Chicken Skewers, 2 Hot Chips, and Pita Bread.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Redwood Souvlaki located?

Redwood Souvlaki is located at 356E Main North Road in Redwood, Christchurch.

Are gluten-free choices available?

Yes, items such as the Meat on Chips, Snack Box, French Fries, Keto Salad, and Egyptian Rice are gluten-free.

Do they accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets?

Yes, falafel is available as a protein choice across mains, alongside vegetarian sides like spring rolls, potato wedges, and vegan Egyptian rice.

What comes in the signature souvlaki sauce?

The signature blend includes hummus, tomato onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt, and your choice of chilli sauce.

Can I order family packs for shared meals?

Yes, Family Pack A and Family Pack B offer combination bundles featuring wraps, skewers, meat on chips, and hot fries.

What are the weekend opening hours?

On Friday and Saturday, Redwood Souvlaki is open from 11:30 am until 1:00 am.

Tips

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Good to know

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