Food and drink

at Orakei Bay

Our food philosophy

Aotearoa on a Plate

We champion New Zealand's unique produce, growers and farmers while celebrating the coastline, bush and rolling hills of the country we love.

Orakei Bay is operated by Collective Hospitality, one of New Zealand’s leading premium catering companies, providing catering and hospitality to Aotearoa’s most discerning private & corporate clients since 2003.

Meet Logan Coath

EXECUTIVE CHEF

A smiling chef wearing a white chef's jacket and black apron standing against a dark textured wall.

Logan is a thoughtful, values-driven chef whose approach to food has been shaped by kitchens across New Zealand and London, and by a deep respect for the people and producers behind every ingredient.

Logan’s path to hospitality wasn’t traditional. He began his career in IT, but a growing passion for food, restaurants, and the sense of connection found around a table eventually drew him into the kitchen. What followed was a pursuit of excellence that took him to London, where he trained in classic French restaurants under exacting standards. On his first day, breaking down eleven rabbits, he learned a lesson that continues to guide him today: great food begins with respect - for the ingredient, the craft, and the people who bring it to life.

Logan’s cooking celebrates honest ingredients, ethical sourcing, and producers who share his commitment to craft. Rather than chasing theatrics, he champions flavour, integrity, and connection - creating food that is both elevated and grounded in purpose.

A platter of seafood including oysters on the half shell, and skewered fried seafood topped with grated cheese, garnished with sprigs of greenery, on a silver tray with forks.

Decorative wooden sculpture with glass candle holders and candles, set inside a room with large windows and trees outside.

A black plate with a small serving of salad containing orange slices, arugula, and purple crispy toppings, placed on gray and black smooth stones.

Creamy dessert served in a clear glass with a yellow topping and topped with dried berries, set among green ivy leaves and branches.

Cheese on a wooden board with crackers, set on a glass table with rocks and decorative items underneath, near a window.

A person wearing a white shirt and black apron holding a plate with shiny, glazed cherry tomatoes on a skewer.

Fresh oysters on ice with lemon and garnishes.

A person's hands are garnishing small pancakes with cream and caviar on a large white plate, with a bowl of sauce and a tray of rolled snacks nearby.

Waiter holding a white plate with appetizers in a restaurant setting.

A man with glasses and a pink shirt decorating a multi-tiered white birthday cake with cherries and frosting details during daytime in a bright room with large windows.

A person garnishing a cooked piece of salmon with fresh herbs, with additional herbs in a container and on the table.

Plates of assorted cheeses, bread, grapes, sliced meats, strawberries, radishes, and a bowl of creamy dip with spices on top, on a wooden table.

Assorted dishes of Indian cuisine on a wooden table, including a bowl of stuffed eggplants with green sauce and pine nuts, a plate of chicken curry, and other dishes with sauces and garnishes.

A chef's hand with a tattoo decorates a plated dish of grilled meat, mashed potatoes, and microgreens on a white plate against a dark background.

Kitchen shelf with jars and containers holding preserved fruits, nuts, and spices, with handwritten labels.