Panners

11/08/2026

🍕 TAKEAWAY TUESDAYS 🍕

Tuesday nights just got a little easier.

Grab any 2 pizzas for $40, made fresh at Panners and ready to take home.

A little locals deal for your Tuesday night 🍕
Takeaway & collection only.

See you at Panners. ✨

05/08/2026

We're open from 10am Tuesday to Sunday making it even easier to swing by as you pass through for an Allpress coffee ☕ and a fresh snack 🥐 before hitting the road.

📍 See you from 10am.
❌ Closed Mondays.

01/08/2026

We're looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen at Panners.

Panners is a destination restaurant and bar set in the stunning Kawarau Gorge, just outside Cromwell. We're passionate about great food, genuine hospitality and creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work

What you'll be doing:
- Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard
- Maintain food quality and presentation
- Support stock control and ordering
- Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times
- Help train and support junior kitchen team members
- Work closely with the front of house team to deliver a great guest experience
- Contribute ideas as we continue to evolve our menu and food offering

We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a busy kitchen
- Is passionate about producing quality food
- Works well under pressure and enjoys fast paced service
- Brings a positive attitude and is a genuine team player
- Takes pride in keeping a clean and organised kitchen
- Is reliable, motivated and willing to get stuck in
- Enjoys learning, improving and contributing ideas
- Holds a full New Zealand driver's licence and has their own transport
- Has either full New Zealand working rights or is currently on a valid Working Holiday Visa

Why join Panners:
- Work in one of Central Otago's most unique hospitality venues
- Be part of a supportive team that genuinely enjoys what they do
- Opportunity to grow with a business that's continuing to evolve
- Work with seasonal produce and contribute to menu development
- Staff discounts across our venues

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that cares about quality, people and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself to [email protected]

23/07/2026

Have you tried our new pizza bases yet? 🍕🔥

Our Red Curry Prawn Pizza brings the perfect balance of creamy, fragrant and just the right amount of spice. Loaded with fresh toppings and baked on our new house made pizza base, it's one you'll be thinking about long after the last slice.

Come and see what all the hype is about. We promise it's worth it 🍤✨

13/07/2026

☀️ We're now open from 10am! ☕

Start your morning with a Allpress coffee, a small selection of freshly prepared bites and our full drinks menu, now available from 10am. 🥐

Whether you're stopping by for a takeaway coffee, meeting a friend or taking a break on your journey, our doors are open a little earlier. Our full lunch menu is available from 12pm, with all your Panners favourites ready to order.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 😊

📍 Please note we remain closed on Mondays.

Meet you at Panners

MON | CLOSED
TUES - THURS | 10AM - 8PM
FRI - SAT | 10AM - 9PM
SUN | 10AM - 8PM

07/07/2026

A huge congratulations to these beautiful mums on their baby boy! 💙 Thank you for letting us be a part of such a special day 😊

If you've got something worth celebrating, we'd love to help make it unforgettable. Whether it's a big milestone or simply an excuse to get your favourite people together, Panners is the perfect place to celebrate ❤️

07/07/2026

🚨 School holiday treat! 🚨

Every kids' meal at Panners now comes with a FREE toy while stocks last!

Great food for the grown-ups, a tasty meal for the little ones and a fun surprise to take home.

See you at Panners! 💛

Subject to availability. Toys may vary. Please check individual toy packaging for age recommendations.

27/06/2026

Some feasts are too good not to share 🍗🍟🍻

Round up your favourite people and come work your way through our new menu. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a long lunch, we've got plenty worth sharing.

Tag the person you'd split this feast with and we'll see you at Panners. 🍴