School field trips and student groups are often budget conscious, and it can be tricky to find places to eat happily to host large groups. Here’s our pick of places geared up for good eating for young groups. 

Fergburger is a Queenstown ‘Must Do’!  Operating since 2001 it has been a favourite by locals and visitors alike.  Try the classic Ferg with Cheese, Tropical Swine, the Chief Wiggam or the Cockadoodle Oink… you can’t go wrong!

Order in person or via phone, 8am-5pm 7 days.

With next to no seats at Ferg’s, phone ahead in order to skip the queue or pre-order vouchers for your students. Then grab your goodies and head down to sit by the lake.

Absurdly tasty, healthy, fresh, glorious tacos. This local institution is famous for its homemade tortillas stuffed with delicious fresh ingredients. This is fast food elevated to health food, but without losing any of the yum. All food is gluten-free and feeding vegans and vegetarians is a cinch.

The Frankton Taqueria has group seating. The Taco Medic team are also happy to talk to your group about building a successful hospitality business, food tourism, marketing, or health, safety and compliance.

For pizza fans, with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Winnies love hosting groups, and they’re great with kids. Good for a relaxed, fun vibe, and some quality people watching on Queenstown Mall.

Winnies provides you with a relaxed and fun atmosphere to enjoy your meal.

Is an ethical fast food restaurant serving up the best hot chips and award-winning plant based vegan burgers and hot dogs. 

Part of the vegan fast-food movement, Lord of the Fries serves up plant-based burgers and snags along with super tasty fries. Sustainable nosh for your students, and a great conversation starter about the future of food.

Queenstown’s local rooftop bar and pizzeria. Serving up drool-worthy woodfired pizzas, jalapeno poppers, and everything in-between, Miss Lucy’s is your next spot for a tipple or nibble.

Erik loves cooking traditional Kiwi food, and after more than 30 years in the food industry, Erik decided to sell fish and chips in Queenstown and Wanaka.

For when fish and chips on the lakefront feels like the answer to your field trip food prayers. Classic cod and chips, seafood, and a range of vegetarian options, including kumara and red onion wedges and cauliflower bites. The kitchen is gluten, dairy, and nut free, so good for allergies and dietary requirements. Pick up or delivery available

Combine a ride up the gondola with lunch. The Market Kitchen’s combo meal shared platter is ideal for groups, with pizza, fried chicken, fish, chips, onion rings or salad and a soft drink. You can book an educational talk on the history of Skyline, visitor trends, community and sustainability, and the future of tourism in Queenstown. Skyline also offers group discounts on the gondola and the luge.

Take a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to a high-country farm in the oldest hand-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere. The Real Journey’s team can talk to your group on a number of topics, from careers in adventure tourism to conservation. After your talk, take a farm tour and enjoy afternoon tea in the homestead, or come for lunch and enjoy a gourmet BBQ feast.