The Tote

The beating heart of Trentham, this friendly eatery is a hop, skip and a jump from the main station and racecourse. Stroll on in for a delicious lunch or supper and meet faces, old and new, over a plate of homecooked yum.

Upper Hutt’s unofficial local, The Tote is a social hub where new communities are founded, thanks to their expansive beer garden, heaps of sports screens and awesome gaming lounge. The dining room itself packs in a huge variety of dining styles where you have the choice to hunker down in a booth, ground yourself in the centre of the action or hop on a bar stool for a great view of the telly!

Once you’ve chosen your seat, waste no time in ordering in some snacks to keep you going whilst you peruse the mains. Keep it light and cheery with some jalapeno poppers, hoki fish bites or some fried chicken with chipotle mayo.

Don’t get too carried away, mind. Otherwise, how are you going to enjoy the beef cheek pie, chicken schnitzel or seafood platter to its fullest? Or a loaded pizza for that matter? And we needn’t tell you how important it is to finish with an Oreo cheesecake. It’s Tote-ally worth the food coma.