Panners

26/09/2026

Weekend plans sorted 🍕

School holidays are here, so make a pit stop at Panners for stone baked pizza, good drinks and something for everyone.

Bring the family, grab a table and make a day of it in the Gorge. 👋

18/09/2026

Your weekend plans, sorted. 🍕🍻

Make the most of the weekend and head out to Panners in the Kawarau Gorge. Grab a coffee, settle in for a cold drink, tuck into one of our delicious pizzas or pub classics and enjoy a few hours away from the usual.

Coming through the Gorge this weekend? Make Panners part of the plan.

📍 Kawarau Gorge
🍕 Pizza & pub classics
☕ Coffee & deli treats
🍻 Cold drinks
🌄 Views worth stopping for

Tag your weekend crew and we’ll see you at Panners. 👋

17/09/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

We’re looking for great people to join the Panners team for FOH, Barista & Kitchen Hand roles.

Whether you’re behind the bar, making great coffee or helping keep the kitchen running smoothly, we’re looking for people who are:

• Reliable, hardworking & punctual
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, proactive & willing to get stuck in
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Organised & take pride in keeping things clean
• Keen to learn & develop their hospitality skills
• Available to work a mix of weekdays & weekends
• Have their own transport
• Live locally or nearby
• Have the right to work in New Zealand

What we offer:
✨ Opportunities to learn, develop & grow within the Panners team
✨ A supportive & friendly working environment
✨ Staff meals & benefits
✨ A busy, varied role in a growing hospitality business

📍 Panners Bar & Kitchen | Kawarau Gorge

If you’re looking for your next hospitality role and think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV to [email protected]

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below 👇

Meet you at Panners

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

17/09/2026

🔥 SWEET. SPICY. CRISPY.

Meet the Hot Honey Chicken Burger 🍔

Extra-crispy fried chicken, tossed in hot honey, layered with crisp lettuce and creamy ranch, all tucked into a toasted brioche bun. And yes, it comes with a side of crispy fries because we believe a burger deserves the full treatment. 🍟

That perfect hit of sweet + heat + creamy + crunchy. Tag the mate who’d order this without even looking at the menu 👇

Who’s adding this to their next Panners order?

14/09/2026

Exciting times ahead at Panners! 🚲 We’re proud to be a Southern Lakes Trails Partner for 2026 and can’t wait to welcome everyone hitting the new Kawarau Gorge Trail next month. 🍕🍻

The team at Panners have been awesome to work with, accommodating our meetings and full of positive ideas. We can't wait to see and taste the treats they are preparing for trail users when the Kawarau Gorge Trail opens next month. Over the bridge at Goldfields Mining Centre

01/09/2026

🌶️ New in the Panners cabinet 🌶️

Jalapeño & cheese scones, baked fresh and packed with plenty of cheesy goodness with just the right kick of jalapeño.

Perfect with a coffee for the road, or grab one to enjoy while you take in the Gorge. ☕️🧀

27/08/2026

Meet you at Panners this Sunday. 🫶

Make a day of it and meet somewhere in the middle. Whether you're coming from Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell or somewhere in between, Panners is the perfect Sunday stop in the Kawarau Gorge.

We're open from 10am for coffee, cabinet food and a slow Sunday start, with our full menu from 12pm including fresh stone-baked pizzas, good food and drinks.

And if you're taking part in the Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon, show us your race bib and enjoy 10% off your meal.

So whether you're finishing 42km, cheering someone on or simply looking for somewhere good to meet this Sunday...

Meet you at Panners. 📍

Meet you at Panners

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

20/08/2026

We’re looking for a full time Kitchen Hand to join the team at Panners

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into hospitality, build their kitchen experience or join a busy and friendly team.

The role:

- Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
- Assisting chefs with basic food preparation
- Keeping kitchen equipment, benches and work areas clean
- Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and putting stock away
- Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods
- Following food safety and hygiene standards
- Helping with general kitchen duties as required

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Reliable, hardworking and punctual
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Positive and willing to get stuck in
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Organised and takes pride in keeping things clean
- Keen to learn and develop their hospitality skills
- Available to work a mix of weekdays and weekends
- Has own transport
- Lives local
- Has the right to work in New Zealand

What we offer:

- Opportunities to learn and build your kitchen skills
- Opportunities to grow within the Panners team
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Staff meals and benefits
- A busy, varied role in a growing hospitality business

If you're reliable, keen to work hard and looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door of hospitality, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now with your CV and a little bit about yourself

Meet you at Panners

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

17/08/2026

🍕 TUESDAY JUST GOT BETTER 🍕

Get two takeaway pizzas for just $40, every Tuesday at Panners.

Perfect for a night in, a road trip feast or just because Tuesday deserves better.

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