Federal Delicatessen

Delicatessen means 'delicacies' or 'fine foods' and we believe these come from the humblest of ingredients, many of them from the combination of salt, smoke, sweet and sour.

With a bit of luck you've heard of Depot, the fast-paced, award-winning eatery on Federal Street opened by Al Brown in 2011. Depot has been a huge success, thanks to a great team including Head Chef Kyle Street and Managers Joe Williams, Warren Ford and Dana Johanson, and we're out to replicate this magic with Federal Delicatessen

"Al Brown's approach to cooking is all about simplicity and generosity. His dishes deliver uncomplicated excellence and showcase the culinary landscape of New Zealand. People and place are key to his philosophy; wonderful friends and unique locations will always enhance an eating experience, and food is the vehicle for conversation, fun and memorable occasions."