Join Us for Dinner At our Riverside Home
While "Meet the Locals" celebrates Whanganui's vibrant community, Hosted Home Dinners is perfect for those who prefer a smaller, quieter gathering where you can truly connect on a personal level.
With a maximum of 8 guests, this is a chance to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal in the comfort of a Stephen and Mandy's riverside home.
Smaller Group, Deeper Connections:
Unlike the larger, buffet-style community meals, our dinners are intentionally intimate—limited to just 8 guests per evening. This allows for meaningful, relaxed conversations and a truly personal experience.
Home-Cooked Elegance:
Each dish is lovingly prepared by Stephen and Mandy, using seasonal ingredients and local flavors. Wherever possible, we try to cook what visitors would like, or are missing from their home country.
A Private Setting:
Step into our home, where we've created a cozy ambiance for you to unwind, share stories, and savor the evening.
A Little About Us
Stephen with former NZ Prime Ministers Jacinda Arden (above), and James Bolger (below).
Programme Coordinator in Whanganui for American Universities
Passionate tropical landscape gardener !
Since moving to Whanganui in 2011, I have been an active member of the community.
Host Visitors
