Apéro Caviar Hour @ cellar door
Location, Venue & Ownership
All-inclusive Apéro Caviar Hour at Cellar Door is hosted by the New Zealand Caviar House next to the Puhoi Organic Distillery’s workshop, in a stylish Bar-Pavilion and adjacent panoramic cocktail Terrace which form parts of the Distillery’s integrated zone. This private and secure integrated zone also includes spacious carpark with two destination EV charging stations, comfortable Ladies & Gents toilets, scenic smoking corner, quality teak outdoors furniture with wide umbrellas, many great spots for photo taking. Your visit will be enjoyable at any weather, with the well-designed protection against strong sun, wind, rain and cold.
This boutique award-winning Kirichuk family business has been recognized and accredited as the world’s best micro-distillery, and the world’s only fully solar-powered Distillery.
- Price: $175 per head (incl GST)
- Duration: 1 hour + shopping time
- Group size: min 2, max 20
- Advance bookings and deposit payments are essential.
Event programme
During the all-inclusive Apéro Caviar Hour at Cellar Door, you will:
Whilst enjoying your mouth-watering welcome long drink (Distillery’s Signature) get an entertaining introduction about the New Zealand Caviar House, Puhoi Organic Distillery and their unique Ukrainian family team;
Experience unique Caviar Service, featuring world's best Sturgeon Caviar (1st place in Monaco, at World Caviar Awards, awarded by Prince of Monaco's personal Chef): generous portion of 25 grams of divine Malossol Caviar per person;
Start like a pro, with a "caviar bump" - a spoonful of caviar directly off the back of your hand, a method that is both a traditional way of tasting caviar by Caviar Experts, accompanied by a perfectly paired artisan Puhoi Vodka shot served in an ice glass;
Proceed to enjoying the rest of Caviar accompanied with sophisticated accoutrements and expertly paired with various artisan Vodka shots and elegant cocktails served in gorgeous vintage and antique chrystalware;
Discover interesting true scientific and historic facts about Caviar from our Caviar Experts, and make eye-catching photos for your memory and social media;
Use an opportunity to purchase the genuine Malossol Sturgeon Caviar, fit for royalty, and select your favourite spirits for parings with your Caviar. If you are buying for a gift, we can also ship your purchase nationwide.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL HOSTS
Alex Kirichuk
Master Distiller Alex Kirichuk has a Degree in Nuclear Power Engineering awarded in 1975 by the Odessa State Polytechnic University. The 1986 Chernobyl Disaster caused Alex to become an avid supporter of environmental sustainability. Since then, Alex has been involved in numerous eco-friendly projects. In New Zealand he has long years of experience in creation of unique equipment and technology for Food & Beverage production. Alex is our Distiller, Brewmaster, Equipment Engineer, Company Director and Caviar Expert.
Doctor Iryna Kirichuk (MD)
is a specialist in Cardiology and Sports Medicine. She graduated as a Medical Doctor with Honours from Odessa National Medical University (Ukraine) in 1984, study Iryna, in the course of this highly specialized work, developed many natural remedies for overall good health and different ailments. In New Zealand she is now using her many years of medical training to good effect in formulating a wide range of Functional Adaptogenic Beverages (Herbal Tonics & Spirits) through the use of her own method of practical application of Natural Adaptogens and Enotherapy (Science and Art of treatment with alcohol-based remedies). Doctor Iryna is the Formulator of all our recipes; she also is our primary Quality Controller & Caviar Sommelier. To read more about Dr Iryna Kirichuk (MD), visit her official website
Duty Manager Victoria Kirichuk
Also our Gin Distiller, PR Manager and Marriage Celebrant. Victoria is a Polyglot, speaking seven languages (including English, Mandarin Chinese, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish and Japanese). She is the go-to person for all the private event bookings of our panoramic Cellar Door Venue: Tastings, Corporates, Master Classes, Weddings, Birthday & Anniversary celebrations, Hen & Stag parties, etc. As the Director of New Zealand Caviar House & Caviarologist, Victoria supplies our business with the top-quality Caviar.
Booking and payment details
Pricing
The price per head: $175 incl taxes
Duration
1 hour
Plus shopping time
Group size
min 2, max 20 persons
Important:
advance booking & deposit payment is required