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Welcome

50-50 is a chef-owned tasting menu restaurant in Paraparaumu Beach on New Zealand's beautiful Kāpiti Coast.

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Led by chef Helen Turnbull, our ever-changing six- and nine-course tasting menus celebrate exceptional New Zealand ingredients, the seasons, and the people who grow and produce our food.

Inspired by our travels and grounded in our own backyard, every menu is an opportunity to share something new with you.

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We look forward to welcoming you.

The 50-50 team xox

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22 Maclean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti, Wellington

022 475 5301  |  reservations@50-50.co.nz

Wednesday to Saturday  |  5.00pm - 10.00pm

Helen Turnbull, Chef and Owner of 50-50

What Guests Say

Guest reviews and experiences

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CUISINE GOOD FOOD AWARDS

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VISITING
KAPITI

50-50 IN THE NEWS

Helen had a chat with Kathryn Ryan on Radio New Zealand's Nine to Noon programme about her use of inventive ingredients.

 

Listen here

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THE
AUSTRALIAN 

Read The Australian newspaper's feature on New Zealand's top 10 chefs, including Helen Turnbull from 50-50

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Read here

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THE
TELEGRAPH

Where to eat and drink on New Zealand’s North and South Island

 

With its borders open again, New Zealand is serving up a dining scene where sustainability and respect for the local shines

 

Read here

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THE POST

Find out more about where our Yuzu comes from here

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COUNTRY CALENDAR

 Where most of us see just weeds, Mike King sees sources of food and flavour after years of foraging wild plants for restaurants and teaching people about what's in their own backyards.

 

See 50-50 on Counrty Calendar here

RADIO NZ

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