Eleni NZ is a Greek food business based in Renwick, Marlborough, built around authentic Greek recipes and a genuine passion for good food. The business offers three main services: a Food Bag service delivering family heirloom Greek recipes, full catering for any occasion, and a homestay in Renwick.
The famous Eleni Food Bags bring fresh, local produce together with traditional Greek dishes, available to order online or by phone for collection or delivery within Blenheim and Marlborough. The menu spans Greek classics such as moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki and spanakopita, alongside fresh salads and a Mediterranean stuffed chicken breast, each made using quality ingredients with real attention to presentation.
For events, Eleni Catering offers an authentic Greek menu that can be tailored to any occasion, from mouthwatering Greek platters and delectable finger foods through to full menu catering. Service is described as integral to the business, with the team understanding that there's no better advertising than a happy customer.
In Renwick, in the heart of Marlborough wine country, Eleni NZ brings authentic Greek cooking to local tables through its well-known Food Bag service. Built on family heirloom recipes and a genuine passion for sharing Greek food, the business has become a go-to for Blenheim and Marlborough locals wanting a proper home-cooked Greek meal without the cooking.
At the centre of Eleni's offering is the Eleni Food Bag — a rotating menu of Greek classics made using fresh, local produce and recipes passed down through the family. The lineup includes staples like moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki, and a spanakopita dinner built around the classic spinach and feta pastry, alongside Soutzoukakia, traditional Greek spiced meatballs. For those after something lighter, the menu also features a range of fresh salads, including a beef salad, chicken salad, Moroccan chickpea salad, and an asparagus, broccolini, avocado and pomegranate salad, plus a Mediterranean stuffed chicken breast and the signature Eleni Burger. To finish, there's baklava, the classic Greek sweet pastry dessert.
Ordering is straightforward: customers can order online or phone their order in, with same-day collection available if ordered by 10am, or delivery on offer for those who'd rather not leave home. As the site puts it, orders placed today are ready to receive tomorrow, with service currently limited to Blenheim and Marlborough.
Beyond the Food Bag service, Eleni Catering brings the same authentic Greek menu to events of any size, from mouthwatering Greek platters and delectable finger foods through to full menu catering for larger occasions. It's a natural extension of the Food Bag philosophy — the same quality ingredients and Greek recipes, scaled up for a gathering.
Rounding out what the business calls the Eleni Experience is a homestay based in Renwick, Marlborough, giving visitors to the region a place to stay alongside the chance to enjoy Eleni's food. Across catering, food bags and homestay, the throughline is the same: a genuine focus on quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and the belief that there's no better advertising than a happy customer. For anyone in Blenheim or Marlborough craving proper Greek food without a flight to Athens, Eleni NZ offers a taste of home-style Greek cooking made locally.