Beef + Lamb New Zealand has invited chefs from up and down the country to celebrate National Lamb Day in February.
To mark National Lamb Day, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is calling chefs and restauranteurs across the country to celebrate our grass-fed lamb for the month of February, by showcasing a New Zealand lamb dish on their menu. This annual occasion not only highlights the exceptional quality of New Zealand lamb but also commemorates a defining moment in our nation’s history, February 15th,1882, when the first shipment of frozen lamb was exported.
From humble beginnings, New Zealand lamb has become a symbol of our nation’s innovation, sustainability, and dedication to taste and quality.
“We’re inviting everyone to raise a chop this National Lamb Day,” says Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Foodservice Manager Lisa Moloney. “This day is not just about delicious food – it’s about celebrating our heritage and supporting the chefs and farmers who make New Zealand lamb a global icon.”
Head Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, Cameron Davies, says, “New Zealand lamb is such a great product, and people come here from all over the world to enjoy it. It holds a significant place on our menu and always will.”
Beef + Lamb New Zealand are encouraging chefs nationwide to showcase their finest lamb dishes and are inviting Kiwis to dine out and indulge in the variety and flavour of New Zealand lamb.
To get involved and learn how you can promote your lamb dish, visit the chefs’ page on the National Lamb Day website For Chefs — NATIONAL LAMB DAY
National Lamb Day marks the anniversary of the departure of the Dunedin from Port Chalmers in 1882 with the first frozen shipment of New Zealand lamb to London - a milestone that put the New Zealand food story on the global map. This pioneering achievement paved the way for the country’s reputation as a world-class producer of lamb, which continues to play a vital role in New Zealand’s culinary identity today.
National Lamb Day is proudly led by Ag Proud and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, with leading rural insurer FMG and specialist food and agribusiness bank Rabobank joining as principal partners for 2025.
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