Savour the taste of Central Otago.
Award-winning preserves, jams & chutneys, handmade with love from delicious Central Otago fruit & veg.
Augustines of Portobello
Nestled in the native bush at the foot of Hereweka/Harbour Cone, our Farmstore and Kitchen offer a unique culinary experience, providing visitors an opportunity to discover our famous Augustines flavours set amongst the pristine natural beauty of the Otago Peninsula.
Ultimate Fruit Pack
Our "Ultimate Fruit Pack" is the perfect foodie gift. Treat your friends, family or staff with the goodness of Augustines of Central.
New Zealand’s best small-batch preserves, jams & chutneys.
Augustines of Central is a boutique preserving company created by Gus (Augustine) Hayden to showcase the beauty of our local produce, Augustines uses traditional methods to give every kiwi a taste of Central Otago.
From picking the fruit to producing the preserves and jams, Gus is involved in every step of the process. Using only the freshest Central Otago produce, Augustines has created a range of multi award-winning small batch preserves, jams and chutneys with all of the colour, flavour and beauty that Otago is famous for.
With so many options to choose from, you might have trouble picking a favourite!
Can’t decide where to start?
Every one of Augustines preserved fruits have received a gold medal! Give them a try with our Gold Medal Pack!
Augustines Gold Medal Trio Pack includes:
1x 580ml Sundrop Apricots in Riesling Syrup,
1x 580ml Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir,
1x 580ml Rhubarb in Rosé
What Our Customers Are Saying
“I’m not normally a chutney person but I can’t get enough of the apricot and date chutney. We got through two and a half jars in a week with my family, perfect combination of sweet and savoury that works with anything!”
— Nick, on Apricot and Date Chutney
“These are so delicious I don't normally eat rhubarb but this is scrumptious”
— Karen, on Augustines Rhubarb in Rosé
“…my 11 year old son has just discovered my selfishly hidden supply of your apricot jam in the back of our fridge and now he has tasted it he is refusing anything else for his toast haha! You make amazing products”
— Nicki, on Augustines Apricot Jam
Perfect to gift, or just to eat.
In 2023, we received a gold medal for our Blackcurrants in Cassis & our Black Peach & Tomato Chutney. A bronze medal was awarded to our Strawberry & Rhubarb Jam.
In 2022, we picked a gold medal for our Rhubarb in Rosé, and two silver medals for our Black Doris Jam and our Pickled Asparagus!
In 2021, Augustines won a gold medal at the Outstanding food producers “Earth” medal category for our Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir and our Apricot Date Chutney! Our Augustines Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir won the Earth category at the 2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.
Apricot & Whipped Feta Bruschetta with Mint
Make the ordinary extraordinary. Try out our favourite recipes featuring Augustines preserves.
