The Rowdy Kitchen works as a neighbourhood restaurant and bar rather than a venue reserved for special occasions. Its Marshland home combines indoor tables, outdoor areas and a view into the open kitchen, where the wood-fired oven is part of the action. Families, groups and dog owners using the outdoor seating can all find a comfortable place, while the weekly events programme gives locals reasons to return beyond an ordinary dinner.

Starters show a kitchen interested in generous, boldly flavoured combinations. Garlic flatbread and bruschetta are straightforward openers, while crispy squid, beef cheek arancini and duck liver pate offer richer directions. Seafood chowder can stand alone as a warming first course, and chicken tenders keep the selection approachable. Platters bring several elements together for a table that would rather share than order a conventional course each.

The wood-fired pizzas sit alongside burgers and a broad set of mains, so the meal can stay casual or become more substantial. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder is designed for two, while sirloin, fried chicken, Akaroa salmon and fish and chips cover distinct appetites. Crab pappardelle brings pasta into the mix, and a vegan summer curry ensures the main course section is not organised solely around meat and seafood.

Dessert retains the same sense of choice, moving through cheesecake, banana split, pavlova, mousse, creme brulee, tart and affogato. The venue's character also comes through in its calendar: quiz nights, pizza evenings, Saturday brunch and a Sunday roast accompanied by live music each create a different reason to visit. That combination of regular events, flexible spaces and a wide dinner menu suits both a spontaneous neighbourhood meal and a planned group gathering.

Address: 420 Marshland Road, Marshland, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand

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The Rowdy Kitchen Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch

Brunch is served from 10am until 3pm. Dietary legend: V – Vegan, GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, CBGF – Can Be Gluten Free, CBDF – Can Be Dairy Free. Substitutions to listed sides are possible for an additional charge of $2.50, Gluten Free $3.50.

Bacon & Eggs On Toast

$24

Your Choice Of Fried, Poached Or Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Toast With Tomato Relish

Beef Hash

$31

Fried Potatoes, Beef Cheek, Sauteed Spinach, Smoked Bacon, Chorizo, Topped With 2 Fried Eggs

Chicken Waffles

$30

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, Bacon, Maple Syrup & Chipotle Mayo

Eggs Benedict (w/ bacon)

$21.50 / $28.50

2 Poached Eggs, English Muffins, Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce, Upgrade English Muffin To Hashbrowns for 2.5

Eggs Benedict (w/ mushroom)

$21.50 / $28.50

2 Poached Eggs, English Muffins, Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce, Upgrade English Muffin To Hashbrowns for 2.5, Substitutions to listed sides are possible for an additional charge of $2.50, Gluten Free $3.50

Eggs Benedict (w/ salmon)

$22.50 / $29.50

2 Poached Eggs, English Muffins, Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce, Upgrade English Muffin To Hashbrowns for 2.5.

Forest Mushrooms

$29.50

Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms, Poached Eggs, Mini Hash Browns, Feta, Pomegranate And Pine Nut Dressing

Free Range Eggs On Toast

$19

Your Choice Of Fried, Poached Or Scrambled Eggs, Toast With Tomato Relish

Granola

$18.50

House Made Granola, Poached Cherries, Berry Compote, Greek Style Yoghurt

Omelette

$26.50

Choice Of Three Fillings (Ham, Tomato, Onion, Cheese, Spinach, Mushroom), Garden Salad

R.K. Full Brekkie

$32

2 Eggs (Fried, Scrambled, Poached) Pork Sausage, Mushrooms, Bacon, 2 Hash Browns And 2 Toast With Tomato Relish

R.K. Mini Brekkie

$26.50

2 Eggs (Fried, Scrambled, Poached), Bacon, 1 Hash Brown And 1 Toast

Sweet Waffles

$28.50

Berry Cheesecake, Kirsch Cherries, Mint, White Chocolate Mascarpone

300G New Yorker Sirloin

$48

Fries, Garden Salad Your Choice Of Mushroom Sauce, Pepper Sauce, Gravy or Blue Cheese Butter

Cheese Burger

$31.50

Beef patty, artisan bun, American cheddar, pickles, bacon, burger sauce, fries

Chicken Burger

$31.50

Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, artisan bun, bacon, lettuce, aioli, fries

Fish & Chips

$33

Beer and yeast battered market fish, RK fries, served with your choice of English mushy peas, lemon, chip shop curry sauce or tartare sauce and garden salad

Herb Gnocchi

$35

Crispy Fried Potato Gnocchi, Sage Butter, Mushroom Cream, Pinenuts, Parmesan

Mexican Crispy Fish Tacos

$31.50

3 Soft Tortillas, Chipotle, Red Cabage Slaw, Pickled Jalapeno, Lime And Coriander Crema

Ploughmans Lunch

$36.50

Roasted Ham, Aged Cheddar, Toasted Bread, House Picked Onions, Granny Smith Apple, Chefs Pickle

Pork And Pear Salad

$33

Slow Braised Pork Belly, Roasted Pears, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Wild Roquette, Vanilla And Balsamic Dressing

Roast Root Vegetables And Halloumi

$33

Beets, Radish, Carrot, Potatoes, Baby Onions, Roquette, Savoury Granola & Citrus Oil

Rowdy Fried Chicken

$37

Rowdy Kitchen Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potato, Coleslaw And House Gravy

Salt N Pepper Calamari

$25.50

Green Onion, Crispy Garlic, Almonds, Lime Mayo, Chilli Caramel

Seafood Chowder

$25.50

Traditional French style velouté base with prawns, mussels, scallop and market fish, served with toasted ciabatta

Smoked Chicken And Bacon Salad

$33

Roasted Cashews, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Mixed Leaves, Citrus Aioli

Venison Hot Pot

$33

Slow Braised Venison Shank, Roast Root Vegetables, Creamed Mash, House Gravy

Brunch – RK Wood-Fired Pizza

All served with a Tomato Base and Mozzarella. Gluten Free +5 | Half & Half +3.5 | Vegan Cheese +3.5.

Alpine

$33.50

Kalamata olives, capers, red onion, anchovies, mozzarella and parmesan

Bottle Lake

$33.50

Smoked salmon, spinach, cream cheese, capers, red onion

Burwood

$33.50

Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Buffalo Cheese & Parmesan

Cameo

$33.50

Cajun spiced chicken, tomato, bacon, red onion, cream cheese, BBQ sauce

Hoffman

$33.50

Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, sweet chilli sauce, cream cheese, jalapeños

Marshlands

$33.50

Forest mushrooms, caramelised onion, blue cheese, thyme, pear, and rocket salad

Merino

$33.50

Moroccan spice braised lamb, lamb sausage, red onion, feta, mint yoghurt

Mills

$33.50

Leg ham, charred pineapple, mozzarella, and BBQ sauce

Pizza of the Week

See our specials board Price: POA

Prestons Road

$33.50

Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil swirl, shaved Parmesan and mozzarella

Te Korari

$33.50

Pork Belly, Chorizo, Bacon, Caramelised Onion & BBQ Sauce.

Brunch Sides

Bacon

$11

Sausages

$10

RK Fries (small)

$11

RK Fries (large)

$15

Hash browns

Battered onion rings

$17

Garden salad

$12

Eggs (2 poached, fried, scrambled)

Mushrooms

Polenta fries

$15.50

Extra sauce

$1.50

Hot Smoked Salmon

$12

Side of Toast

Bar Menu

Dietary legend: V – Vegan, GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, CBGF – Can Be Gluten Free, CBDF – Can Be Dairy Free.

Flat Bread

$22

Baked In Our Wood Fired Oven With Lemon Hummus, Sundried Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Confit Garlic | CBGF

Salt N Pepper Calamari

$25.50

Green Onion, Crispy Garlic, Almonds, Lime Mayo, Chilli Caramel | GF, DF

Baked Camembert

$26

Rosemary, Sea Salt, Onion Jam, Bacon Crumb, Grilled Ciabatta

Chicken Tenders (5)

$25.50

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, Bang Bang Sauce, Toasted Sesame | GF

Polenta Fries

$15.50

Rosemary Sea Salt, Aioli | GF, DF

R.K. Fries

$15

Choice Of 2 Sauces: Tomato, Aioli, Gravy, Curry, or BBQ | CBGF

Kumara Wedges

$23

Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli Sauce | GF

Beer Batter Onion Rings

$17

Beef Sliders (2)

$16

American Cheddar, Pickles, Tomato, BBQ Sauce

Beef Sliders (3)

$24

American Cheddar, Pickles, Tomato, BBQ Sauce

Beef Sliders (4)

$32

American Cheddar, Pickles, Tomato, BBQ Sauce

Mexican Crispy Fish Tacos

(2) $22 / (3) $31.50 / (4) $41

3 Soft Tortillas, Chipotle, Red Cabage Slaw, Pickled Jalapeno, Lime And Mint Crema | CBGF

Chicken Burger

$31.50

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, Artisan Bun, Bacon, Lettuce, Aioli, Fries | CBGF

Fish And Chips

$33

Beer And Yeast Battered Market Fish, Fries, Served With Your Choice Of English Mushy Peas, Lemon, Chip Shop Curry Sauce Or Tartare Sauce And Garden Salad | CBGF

Pork And Pear Salad

$33

Slow Braised Pork Belly, Roasted Pears, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Wild Roquette, Vanilla And Balsamic Dressing | GF

Ploughmans Platter (4 People As An Entree)

$85

Roasted Ham, Aged Cheddar, Brie, Crusty Breads, House Pickled Onions, Cranberry And Orange Chutney, Cucumber Pickles, Granny Smith Apple, Branston Pickle

Rowdy Platter (4 People As An Entree)

$70

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, Calamari, Cheerios, Onion Rings, Rk Fries, Sauces

RK Wood-Fired Pizza

Available from 5pm Tuesday to Friday & 11am Saturday & Sundays. All served with a Tomato Base and Mozzarella. Gluten Free +5 | Half & Half +3.5 | Vegan Cheese +3.5. Changes To Listed Sides Are Possible For An Additional Charge Of $2.5.

Prestons Road

$33.50

Fresh Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Swirl, Shaved Parmesan, Mozzarella

Te Korari

$33.50

Pork Belly, Chorizo, Bacon, Caramelised Onion, BBQ Sauce

Mills

$33.50

Leg Ham, Charred Pineapple, Mozzarella, BBQ Sauce

Merino

$33.50

Moroccan Spice Braised Lamb, Lamb Sausage, Red Onion, Feta, Mint Yoghurt

Marshlands

$33.50

Forest Mushrooms, Caramelised Onion, Blue Cheese, Thyme, Pear, Rocket Salad

Cameo

$33.50

Cajun Spiced Chicken, Tomato, Bacon, Red Onion, Cream Cheese, BBQ Sauce

Bottle Lake

$33.50

Smoked Salmon, Spinach, Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onion

Alpine

$33.50

Kalamata Olives, Capers, Red Onion, Anchovies, Mozzarella, Parmesan

Burwood

$33.50

Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Buffalo Cheese, Parmesan

Hoffman

$33.50

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Cream Cheese, Jalapeños

Pizza Of The Week

See Our Specials Board

Dessert

Dietary legend: GF – Gluten Free, CBGF – Can Be Gluten Free.

Chai Crème Brulée

$17.50

Orange and Cardamom Biscotti | CBGF

Sticky Toffee Pudding

$17.50

Salted Caramel Sauce, Crystalised Ginger, Vanilla Creme Fraiche

Snickers Mousse

$17.50

Rich Peanut Mousse, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Ice Cream

Warm Bakewell Tart

$17.50

Toasted Almonds, White Chocolate Mascarpone, Kirsch Cherries | GF

Banana Split

$17.50

Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Crackle, Hokey Pokey, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce | GF

Affogato

$17.50

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Espresso Shot, Drambuie (Or Liqueur Of Your Choice) | GF

Dinner – Entree

Dinner served from 5pm. Dietary legend: Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free, Can Be Gluten free, Can Be Dairy free.

Baked Camembert

$26

Rosemary, Sea Salt, Onion Jam, Bacon Crumb, Grilled Ciabatta

Beef Cheek Arancini

$26

Arrabiatta Sauce, Truffle Mayo, Shaved Parmesan

Chicken Tenders (5)

$25.50

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, Bang Bang Sauce, Toasted Sesame

Flat Bread

$22

Baked In Our Wood Fired Oven With Lemon Hummus, Sundried Tomatoes, Mozzarella And Confit Garlic

Leek, Potato And Mushroom Croquettes

$25

Swiss Cheese Fondue, Spiced Honey Oil

Salt N Pepper Calamari

$25.50

Green Onion, Crispy Garlic, Almonds, Lime Mayo, Chilli Caramel

Seafood Chowder

$25.50

Traditional French style velouté base with prawns, mussels, scallop and market fish, served with toasted ciabatta

Dinner – Platters

Ploughmans Platter (4 people as an entrée)

$85

Roasted Ham, Aged Cheddar, Brie, Crusty Breads, House Pickled Onions, Cranberry And Orange Chutney, Cucumber Pickles, Granny Smith Apple, Branston Pickle

Rowdy Platter (4 people as an entrée)

$70

Buttermilk chicken tenders, calamari, Cheerios, onion rings, RK fries, sauces

Dinner – Salads

Pork And Pear Salad

$33

Slow Braised Pork Belly, Roasted Pears, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Wild Roquette, Vanilla And Balsamic Dressing

Roast Root Vegetables And Halloumi

$33

Beets, Radish, Carrot, Potatoes, Baby Onions, Roquette, Savoury Granola & Citrus Oil

Smoked Chicken And Bacon Salad

$33

Roasted Cashews, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Mixed Leaves, Citrus Aioli

Dinner – Burgers & Sandwiches

Cheese Burger

$31.50

Beef patty, artisan bun, American cheddar, pickles, bacon, burger sauce, fries

Chicken Burger

$31.50

Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, artisan bun, bacon, lettuce, aioli, fries

Mexican Crispy Fish Tacos

$31.50

3 Soft Tortillas, Chipotle, Red Cabage Slaw, Pickled Jalapeno, Lime And Coriander Crema

Dinner – Dinner Mains

300G New Yorker Sirloin

$50.50

Dauphinoise Potato, Slow Braised Red Cabbage, Broccolini, Confit Garlic, Fried Shallots, Rich Beef Jus or Blue Cheese Butter

Butchers Cut

See your server Price: POA

Fish & Chips

$33

Beer and yeast battered market fish, RK fries, served with your choice of English mushy peas, lemon, chip shop curry sauce or tartare sauce and garden salad

Fisherman's Pie

$41

Mussels, Prawn, Saffron Velouté, Eggs, Salmon & Market Fish. Topped With Creamy Mash. Served With Garlic Toast

Herb Gnocchi

$35

Crispy Fried Potato Gnocchi, Sage Butter, Mushroom Cream, Pinenuts, Parmesan

Huntsman Pie

$43

Slow Braised Venison Shank, Roast Carrots, Baby Beetroot, Pearl Creamed Mash

Market Seafood

See your server Price: POA

Rowdy Fried Chicken

$37

Rowdy Kitchen Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potato, Coleslaw And House Gravy

Salmon

$46.50

Creamed Leeks, Baby Spinach, Herb Rosti, Charred Orange, Fried Capers

Dinner – RK Wood-Fired Pizza

Alpine

$33.50

Kalamata olives, capers, red onion, anchovies, mozzarella and parmesan

Bottle Lake

$33.50

Smoked salmon, spinach, cream cheese, capers, red onion

Burwood

$33.50

Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Buffalo Cheese & Parmesan

Cameo

$33.50

Cajun spiced chicken, tomato, bacon, red onion, cream cheese, BBQ sauce

Hoffman

$33.50

Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, sweet chilli sauce, cream cheese, jalapeños

Marshlands

$33.50

Forest mushrooms, caramelised onion, blue cheese, thyme, pear, and rocket salad

Merino

$33.50

Moroccan spice braised lamb, lamb sausage, red onion, feta, mint yoghurt

Mills

$33.50

Leg ham, charred pineapple, mozzarella, and BBQ sauce

Pizza of the Week

See our specials board Price: POA

Prestons Road

$33.50

Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil swirl, shaved Parmesan and mozzarella

Te Korari

$33.50

Pork Belly, Chorizo, Bacon, Caramelised Onion & BBQ Sauce.

Dinner – Dinner Sides

Broccolini, Feta, Fried Shallots

$14

Creamed Mash And Roast Gravy

$14

Roasted Vegetables

$12

RK Fries (small)

$11

RK Fries (large)

$15

Gratin Dauphinoise

$14

Coleslaw

$10

Garden Salad

$12

Extra sauce

$1.50

Pepper Or Mushroom Sauce

Kids Menu

For children up to 12 years of age. $19 per child.

Kids Sweet Waffles

Bacon & Egg On Toast (Poached, Scrambled Or Fried)

American Hotdog With Fries And Tomato Sauce

Mini Chicken Burger With Fries And Tomato Sauce

Fish And Chips With Salad And Tartare Sauce

Mini Pizza – Mozzarella Cheese on Tomato Base

Mini Pizza – Pepperoni & Mozzarella Cheese on Tomato Base

Vanilla Ice-Cream Sundae With Raspberry Or Chocolate Sauce

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Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $33.00
Chicken burger Typical in Christchurch: $27.00 $31.50
Eggs benedict Typical in Christchurch: $25.80 $21.50
Seafood chowder Typical in Christchurch: $25.00 $25.50
Big breakfast Typical in Christchurch: $28.75 $32.00

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