"This is to express the appreciation of 5 participants of yesterday's lunch and congratulate you and your team on what was a wonderful afternoon. This was a new experience for us all, three visitors and two new arrivals to Napier. The atmosphere, friendliness of others at our table, the beautiful menu efficiently served all added to the belief that we indeed made a wise choice in moving to this lovely city. If there were any hitches behind the scenes it certainly was not evident to the happy guests. I must also include the great music which was a large part of the afternoon. Thank you all once again for another great Napier occassion. We will all be back next year.  Ainslie & Michael Reid (Napier) Lexie & Harvey Turner ( Auckland) and Norman Richardson (Taihape) - 2009

Just wanted to congratulate you and your team for a fabulously well organised Long Lunch. To the diners everything went beautifully, great food, fine wines and easy listening entertainment so any behind scene hitches and I'm sure there would have been some, were handled without fuss. We'll look forward to participating next year. H Walker, Wairoa - 2009

"Congratulations on yet another successful (& very hot, but dry) Long Lunch. Without doubt, we appreciate the intense organization and hard work which such an event requires and all indications are that everyone in our group will be returning along with additional guests". J Phillips, Napier - 2009

"I would like to congratulate and thank you for a wonderful Great Long Lunch. The food was superb and the service and staff faultless.  Music – we certainly enjoyed. Our friends from Australia just loved it, think they are still talking about it over there, and they all had the best day. " Trish Craig Napier - 2009

 "No words can do justice to the amazing atmosphere, fine fare and picturesque surroundings. You only need to look at the smiles on the guests' faces to see their pleasure." Amanda S. from Hamilton) - 2008

"Like others before us I have to say that the Great Long Lunch was one of our New Zealand highlights. You and your staff made the afternoon an unforgettable experience. Congratulations on another success! Doug and Cathy Elliott (Seaforth -Canada) - 2007"

"Thank you for a great day! It was certainly worthwhile driving up from Plimmerton. The food, wine and service was as good as any top restaurant. We will definitely be recommending the event to family and friends. Expect quite a large party of us next year! (The Coopers and Browns -  Judy Cooper, Karehana Bay, Plimmerton - 2008"