Trust the Chef
Surrender to a curated culinary journey where our chef guides you through an evening of discovery.
Each course celebrates the wild flavours of Otago — freshly caught octopus harvested from our coast. Native flora, seasonal produce, and the stories of our land converge on your plate.
This is not just dinner. It's a journey through place, flavour, and the relationship between land and sea — an experience found only in Dunedin.
Native
octopus from wild Otago
Seasonal
Autumn's finest ingredients
Curated
Chef-led discovery
Native Ingredients, Coastal Flavors
Our Trust the Chef menu celebrates the wild bounty of Otago — from the mountains to the sea.
Wild Tahr
Lean and elegantly gamey.
Wild Locusts
Delicately prepared to highlight natural nuttiness and crisp texture.
Wild Pork
Rich and deeply flavoured.
* Menu changes daily based on seasonal availability
The Wild Dining Experience




Photography captures moments, dining at Tītī captures memories. Each visit is unique, each course a surprise.
Part of Wild Dunedin Festival
Wild Dunedin — New Zealand's Festival of Nature — celebrates Otago's extraordinary natural heritage. As an official Wild Dining Series host, Tītī brings the wild to your table.
This exclusive collaboration weaves together food, nature, and storytelling — an experience reflecting the wild beauty of coastal Dunedin.
Explore Wild Dunedin"Where nature meets the table"
Event Details
When
14 - 18 April 2026
Tuesday — Saturday, 5 nights only
Where
Tītī at Hotel St Clair
24 The Esplanade, St Clair, Dunedin
Only 5 nights available. Intimate dining experience with restricted capacity.
A Glimpse of the Journey
Photography captures moments, dining at Tītī captures memories. Each visit is unique, each course a surprise.
Tītī × Wild Dunedin
14 - 18 April 2026