Meet the People - 11

Photo by Dominion Post, Wellington; Supplied by Zest
Another in the Series Meet the People - Ordinary and Extraordinary New Zealanders doing Interesting Things - Susan McLeary and Catherine Cordwell are both dedicated food lovers passionate about the great food, wine and coffee experiences that Wellington has to offer, so it made sense for them to join forces and start Zest Food Tours. That was back in 2004 and leaving their respective marketing and public relations consultancy businesses behind, they have since introduced thousands of people to the capital’s hidden food treasures. They delight in showing visitors “the real Wellington that locals know” – hard-to-find places easily missed if you’re not familiar with the city. “We felt Wellington’s vibrancy as a culinary centre was under-rated and we wanted to change that.” They’ve been so successful they’ve since expanded their food tours to include the Wairarapa region. Their tours are a must for all food lovers. www.zestfoodtours.co.nz