The Meat Preachers

restaurant — Frankton · Queenstown

About The Meat Preachers

The Meat Preachers is a casual eatery in Frankton, Queenstown, serving South American BBQ and quick bites. From 5pm, the kitchen offers a mouthwatering range of plates and share platters cooked over the coals and flames of a custom BBQ grill, full of flavour and served with sides and sauces.

During the day, The Meat Preachers is known for its range of sandwiches, wraps and burgers, described as infamous in Queenstown, serving up meat lovers' handheld meals. The menu highlights include Great Sandwiches, Juicy Burgers and Healthy Wraps.

Beyond food, The Meat Preachers also sells branded merchandise, including sweatshirts, a cap, a beanie, a phone case, a poster, and even vinyl and CD editions of "The Crystal Project." Guests can book a table online, order food for pickup, and follow the business on Facebook and Instagram or join its mailing list for updates.

The Meat Preachers: South American BBQ and Quick Bites in Queenstown

The Meat Preachers is a casual eatery in Frankton, Queenstown, built around South American BBQ and quick bites. It's a menu split clearly into two experiences, depending on when you visit and what you're after.

From the fire

From 5pm, The Meat Preachers shifts into its BBQ mode, offering a mouthwatering range of plates and share platters cooked over the coals and flames of a custom BBQ grill. The dishes are described as full of flavour, served with all the sides and sauces to match — the kind of meal built for sharing at the end of the day.

Quick bites that have made a name for themselves

During the day, The Meat Preachers leans into a range of sandwiches, wraps and burgers that the business says are infamous in Queenstown. The lineup is grouped simply — Great Sandwiches, Juicy Burgers, and Healthy Wraps — with the eatery describing its handheld meat lovers' meals as some of the best you'll find "this side of the globe."

More than a meal

The Meat Preachers has built out a small merchandise range too, including sweatshirts, a cap, a beanie, a phone case, a poster, and even vinyl and CD editions of something called "The Crystal Project." It's an unusual touch for a casual eatery, giving the brand a bit of identity beyond the food itself.

Ordering and booking

Guests can book a table online ahead of a visit, or order food directly for pickup through The Meat Preachers' online ordering system. The business also keeps in touch with customers through Facebook, Instagram, and a dedicated mailing list for updates.

Visiting The Meat Preachers

The Meat Preachers is open Monday and Tuesday from 11am to 3:30pm, and Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 8pm, in Frankton, Queenstown. The business can be reached by phone or email for enquiries, bookings or catering questions.

Signature items

  • BBQ Plates & Share Platters
  • Great Sandwiches
  • Juicy Burgers
  • Healthy Wraps

Menu

Quick Bites

  • Great Sandwiches — Handheld, meat lovers' sandwiches.
  • Juicy Burgers — Handheld, meat lovers' burgers.
  • Healthy Wraps — Wraps as part of the quick bites range.

From The Fire (From 5pm)

  • BBQ Plates & Share Platters — A range of plates and share platters cooked over the coals and flames of the custom BBQ grill, served with sides and sauces.

Frequently asked questions

What type of food does The Meat Preachers serve?
South American BBQ and quick bites, including sandwiches, wraps and burgers, plus BBQ plates and share platters cooked over the fire from 5pm.
What are The Meat Preachers' opening hours?
Monday and Tuesday, 11am to 3:30pm, and Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 8pm.
When can I order the BBQ plates?
From 5pm, when the kitchen serves plates and share platters cooked over the custom BBQ grill.
Does The Meat Preachers offer online ordering?
Yes, food can be ordered online for pickup.
Can I book a table?
Yes, tables can be booked through the online booking system.
Does The Meat Preachers sell merchandise?
Yes, including sweatshirts, a cap, a beanie, a phone case, a poster, and vinyl and CD editions of 'The Crystal Project.'
How can I contact The Meat Preachers?
By phone, email, or through Facebook and Instagram.

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