The Gastronome's Guide

Vaughan Mabee

The Amisfield experience extends to world-class recreation at Lake Hayes, Queenstown. Guests enjoy the array of wines produced every year accompanied by the freshest local produce. Designed by architect Kerry Mason, the form references the landscape prompting visitors to discover welcoming New Zealand hospitality coupled with breath-taking views. Kiwi Executive Chef Vaughan Mabee has been with the restaurant since 2012, and prior to that, he worked in California and following at leading three Michelin-starred restaurants such as Martin Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria just outside San Sebastián, and at world-famed five-times awarded “The World’s Best Restaurant” Noma in Copenhagen. Amisfield is an award-winning dining destination named Restaurant of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 by the Cuisine Good Food Awards. The restaurant has retained 3 Hats (maximum in Australia/New Zealand) and won the Innovation Award for Vaughan Mabee at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2022. Cuisine Magazine also named Vaughan Mabee Chef of the Year 2019/2020.