How much does the Essence menu cost?
In NZD, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuThe Journey, 8 courses (A Taste of Essence, 4 courses, $295) | NZ$450 | NZ$900 |
Every figure is for one guest. New Zealand menu prices include 15% GST and no service charge is added, so these are the full prices before drinks; tipping isn't expected. Some restaurants add a surcharge on public holidays. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: 1news.co.nz (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Essence before you book.
Essence: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Essence have?
Two. Essence holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 1 two-star restaurants in New Zealand.
Who is the chef at Essence?
The head chef is Paul Froggatt.
- Cuisine
- European
- Where
- Queenstown centre · Queenstown · New Zealand
- Open
- Mon closedTue–Sat openSun closedFrom experiencequeenstown.com, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- ROKI Collection, 2 Brunswick Street, Queenstown 9300Open in Google Maps
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Sources Restaurant: roki-collection.com. Stars: Essence in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: 1news.co.nz (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: experiencequeenstown.com, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).