Embark —
on a culinary journey

Experience New Zealand’s only Two-Star MICHELIN Guide-awarded restaurant, Essence by ROKI.

Led by Director of Culinary, Paul Froggatt, Paul and his team have curated four distinct culinary experiences for you to enjoy at ROKI Collection Queenstown: Essence, The Terrace, The Library Bar, and Rees Valley by ROKI. Each has its own signature style and personality, designed to surprise and delight the senses.

Throughout your journey, enjoy service influenced by European attention to detail, deep culinary knowledge, and the expertise of our world-class dining team, complemented by the relaxed, open-hearted, and genuine warmth of New Zealand hospitality.

New Zealand's only Two-Star MICHELIN Guide awarded restaurant. An intimate invitation to embark on a fine dining journey guided by our Director of Culinary, Paul Froggatt. Essence offers modern New Zealand fine dining through its evening tasting menu, The Journey. Here, New Zealand's finest produce meets European culinary artistry.

Settle in with the awe-inspiring panoramic views of The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu while relaxing over a seafood inspired lunch and evening menu at The Terrace. Director of Culinary, Paul Froggatt's menu is inspired by his passion for fishing and designing dishes inspired by nature.

Sit back and enjoy an environment where conversation and knowledge shared is welcomed. Explore New Zealand’s finest wine cellar, designed with you in mind, or mix it up with our in-house Mixologist and enjoy a cocktail to connect to your senses at The Library Bar.

An exclusive culinary sanctuary like no other. True to the essence of ROKI Collection, Rees Valley by ROKI offers the luxury of tranquillity in the mountains. A space to inhale, unwind, and reconnect, where the untamed beauty of nature meets the intentional luxury of ROKI Collection.

DIRECTOR OF CULINARY

Paul Froggatt

Introducing Director of Culinary, Paul Froggatt.

Leading the culinary programme at ROKI Collection and New Zealand’s only Two-Star MICHELIN Guide restaurant, Essence by ROKI, Paul brings an impressive international MICHELIN-starred career to ROKI Collection.

A winner of the New Zealand Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year award, this marks the first time that guests and locals in New Zealand, outside of a lodge environment, will be able to experience Paul Froggatt’s culinary excellence.

Paul is set to captivate local and international visitors alike with his innovative approach to cuisine.

Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey as Paul and his team weave together the South Island’s bounty, from succulent New Zealand king crab to premium Fiordland venison, with the finest international ingredients.