Gourmet Trader is a kitchenware and gourmet food shop in the Gate Pa Shopping Centre, at 1000 Cameron Road in Tauranga. The store's rule, as its website puts it, is to stock only what it believes in. Products are tested before they go on the shelves, and anything that does not do its job is not stocked. The range runs from kitchen tools, such as a sourdough tool, to hand-picked gourmet groceries, with products from leading brands and newer ones from overseas. It is a good place for gifts for a cook.
Shoppers mention the kitchenware most often, and the friendly staff too. One said the service is exceptional and welcoming. Others say it is easy to come out with more than you came in for, and they like the choice of better-quality kitchen and outdoor cooking gear. The website lists opening hours of 9am to 5pm on weekdays, 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays, and online shopping is also available.