Meet the Head Chef

Through a combination of authentic Pacific flavours, 20 years experience as a chef, and the most mouth-watering of country cuisine emerges Jireh, a Wanaka private dining experience like no other.

Designed for both locals and travellers alike, your culinary journey is safe in the hands of Ivan Savae; Executive Chef of Minaret Station for the past 6 years and now Owner and Head Chef at Jireh.

Ivan expresses his creativity through food, crafting menus to fit the season and creating unexpected dishes that honour local ingredients.