Starz Restaurant Timaru
Ara hospitality students in Timaru put their customer service and cooking skills to the test by running a restaurant and bar on campus that caters to paying customers.
Starz Restaurant is open to the public at certain times of the year (see below) and also hosts one-off functions, demonstrations, themed nights and chef’s table dining experiences.
The restaurant prepares students by giving them confidence in a real-world environment and adds to the comprehensive nature of their hospitality education. Menus are developed to support our students’ learning and to offer a selection to tempt the palate of our diners. They include vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options and may change depending on the season and teaching requirements.
Menu
Our menus are developed to support our students learning and to offer a selection to tempt the palate of our diners. Menus may change throughout the year based on seasons and teaching requirements.
We offer a range of dishes including vegetarian options and you can accompany this with a drink from our substantial wine and beverage list.
If you are hosting a function, we can work with you to design a menu specifically for your event.
Market day
Every year we hold a market day where students sell a range of baked items, jams, pickles and chutneys. It’s a great opportunity to stock up the pantry.
Supporters
Special acknowledgments and our appreciation to the companies supporting our students through Starz:
- Hancocks
- C4 Coffee
- Southern Hospitality
- Moffat Ltd
- Akaroa Salmon