Chef Peter Feenstra

Chef At Home in Auckland

I am a professional chef of 17 years who started my career in Auckland as an apprentice at Soul Bar and Bistro before opening an award winning cafe with my sister. After a few years of operating the cafe I decided to travel to further my culinary career, I spent a year in Ireland working in Michelin starred restaurants followed by a year in Sydney then to Queenstown where I spent a few years. I’m passionate about the incredible ingredients we have here in New Zealand and use my broad knowledge of a wide range of cuisines to best showcase what our country has on offer in a refined fusion offering.

For me, cooking is...

A way to express myself and bring joy, pleasure and happiness to the people I cook for

I learned to cook at...

Soul Bar and Bistro in the Auckland viaduct

A cooking secret...

Balanced seasoning with attention to sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami, presented using a range of techniques and contrasting textures

My menus

Fusion/Surprise - Indulge

STARTER

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Charcoal fired lamb kofta, curry leaves, madras, mango

Charcoal fired impossible kofta, curry leaves, madras, mango (vegetarian)

Scampi tartare, shrimp cracker, wasabi, ginger

Mushroom bao, fried tempeh, hoisin, cucumber (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Truffle yaki udon, pancetta, mushrooms, parmesan, 63 degree egg

House-made gnocchi, wild mushroom, parmesan cream, truffle (vegetarian)

East Coast crayfish coconut bisque, green lipped mussels

Rum cured Mt Cook salmon, buttermilk, apple, puffed grains

MAIN COURSE

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Lumina slow cooked Moroccan lamb, saffron risotto, raita

Crayfish miso ramen, shiitake, soft egg

Seafood laksa bisque, mussels, scampi, calamari, herbs

Tempeh miso ramen, shiitake, soft egg (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Caramel coconut sticky rice, hazelnut, roasted figs

Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb

Strawberry and mango lasagne

New Zealand cheeseboard

Local - Basic

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Caramelised onion and blue cheese tartlet (v)

Kūmara falafel, beetroot puree, feta, quince (v)

Market raw fish, coconut, cucumber, heirloom tomato, capsicum

Lamb, kūmara and feta filo pie

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Braised beef cheek, parmesan-nutmeg polenta, jus

Lumina lamb rump, saffron potato puree, caper relish, jus

Mount Cook salmon, cauliflower, romesco, chive oil

Ratatouille, saffron rouille, baguette (v)

DESSERT

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Rhubarb pavlova, orange pastry cream

New Zealand cheeseboard and accompaniments

Lemon meringue tart

Steamed pudding, salted caramel, vanilla custard

Italian/Mediterranean - Basic

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House-made focaccia with Kalamata olives (vegetarian)

Semi-dried tomato crostini, whipped chèvre, tapenade (v)

Mezze platter | marinated olives and feta (v)

Fresh fig, prosciutto, aged balsamic

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Porcini and parma ham lasagne, truffle oil

Spinach ravioli filled with smoked mozzarella, fresh tomato sugo (vegetarian)

Lumina lamb rump, eggplant caponata, saffron rouille, jus

Market fish, saffron and clam risotto

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Baklava | a familiar classic

Lemon meringue tart

Pine nut and custard tart, roasted pear

Fusion/Surprise - Basic

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Achiote chicken tostada, pico de gallo, avocado

Achiote jackfruit tostada, pico de gallo, avocado (vegetarian)

Satay chicken bao, cucumber, spring onion

Carrot arancini, sage, truffle mayo (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Orange-miso glazed pork, roasted onion, tahini dressing

Mount Cook salmon, cauliflower, romesco, chive oil

Slow cooked beef short rib, sour cream sauce, avocado, pico de gallo

Miso roasted cauliflower, ginger broth, tofu, NZ wakame (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Caramel coconut sticky rice, toasted coconut, pineapple

Matcha tiramisu

Pine nut and custard tart, spiced roast pear

Vegan chocolate mousse, black dorris plum, hazelnut

Local - Indulge

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Cured salmon, lemon mayonnaise, chive, shrimp cracker

Mushroom bao, fried tempeh, hoisin, cucumber, spring onion (v)

Confit duck spring roll, tamarind, mandarin

Wairiri buffalo mozzarella toast, Clevedon tomato, black olive (v)

FIRST COURSE

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House-made gnocchi, wild mushroom, parmesan cream, truffle (v)

Heirloom tomato tart, fromage blanc, oregano (v)

East Coast crayfish bisque, green lipped mussels, baguette

Rum cured Mt Cook salmon, buttermilk, apple, puffed grains

MAIN COURSE

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Bostock’s organic chicken, eggplant caponata, basil pesto

Market fish, ratatouille, chervil beurre blanc

Lumina slow cooked Moroccan lamb, saffron risotto, raita

Pan fried tofu, orange-miso glaze, apple butter, roasted onion (vg)

DESSERT

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Poached peaches, mint nougat glace, amaretto jelly, ginger custard

Strawberry and mango lasagne

Pine nut and custard tart, spiced roast pear

Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb

Japanese - Indulge

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Scampi tartare, shrimp cracker, wasabi, ginger

Fried chicken, Korean glaze, pickled cabbage, mayo

Kūmara falafel, beetroot purée, feta (vegetarian)

Labneh with roasted chilli oil (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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40 degree salmon, miso roasted cauliflower, ginger broth

Charcoal fired kingfish, gochugaru sauce, fried leek

Soba noodle salad, miso roasted eggplant, za’atar (vegetarian)

Truffle yaki udon, pancetta, mushrooms, parmesan, 63 degree egg

MAIN COURSE

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Seafood laksa bisque, mussels, scampi, calamari, fresh herbs

Slow cooked spiced lamb, teriyaki glaze, lavash bread

Pan fried tofu, orange miso glaze, apple butter (vegetarian)

Black Origin wagyu, roast cabbage, pāua xo jus

DESSERT

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Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb

Steamed pudding, salted caramel, coconut vanilla custard

Strawberry and mango lasagne

Petit fours

Italian/Mediterranean - Indulge

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Mezze platter | keftedes (Greek meatballs)

Mezze platter | melitzanosalata (eggplant salad)

Wairiri buffalo mozzarella toast, Clevedon tomato, black olive (v)

Lamb, kūmara and feta filo pie

FIRST COURSE

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Lemon risotto with chilli prawns and gremolata

Goats curd agnolotti, hazelnut, brown butter, sage (vegetarian)

Heirloom tomato tart, fromage blanc, oregano (v)

Oxtail croquettes, truffle mayo, parmesan

MAIN COURSE

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Herb crusted Lumina lamb rack, carrot purée, green olive relish, goats curd, jus

Market fish, ratatouille, chervil beurre blanc

Bostock’s organic chicken, eggplant caponata, basil pesto

Ratatouille, saffron rouille, baguette (v)

DESSERT

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Baklava cheesecake, honey comb, pistachio crumb

Poached peaches, mint nougat glace, amaretto jelly, ginger custard

Strawberry and mango lasagne

Saffron-poached pears, burnt honey cream, liquid puff pastry

Seafood - Indulge

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Market oyster, NZ wakame, fresh wasabi

Scampi tartare, shrimp cracker, wasabi, pickled ginger

Salmon rillette on toast, lemon crème fraiche, chive

Wairiri buffalo mozzarella toast, Clevedon tomato, black olive (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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40 degree salmon, miso roasted cauliflower, ginger broth, NZ wakame

East Coast crayfish bisque, green lipped mussels, baguette

Smoked salmon and prawn squid ink tortellini, chilli-mussel sugo

Farro salad with feta, grapes, nam pla prik (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Seafood laksa bisque, green lipped mussels, scampi, calamari, fresh herbs

Market fish, ratatouille, chervil beurre blanc

Mount Cook salmon, almond skordalia, acili ezma, cress oil

Tempeh miso ramen, nori, shiitake mushrooms, soft egg (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb

Caramel coconut sticky rice, hazelnut, roasted figs

Rhubarb pavlova, orange pastry cream

New Zealand cheeseboard

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Chef Peter's reviews

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12 services

Pete was excellent. He communicated well prior to the event, turned up on time, delivered top class, restaurant-quality meals, and did an excellent clean up. Highly recommended