We’re not your average food distributor.

We’re Cook & Nelson — a New Zealand-owned, owner-operated family business with a big appetite for discovery.

We work with the rule-breakers and taste-makers — the global artisans redefining what food and drink can be. With a passion that borders on obsession, we scour the world for bold, innovative producers shaking up their categories and crafting exceptional fare.

These are the brands rewriting the recipe book — pushing boundaries with flavour, process, and purpose — and creating products that excite, surprise and spark joy in kitchens everywhere.

But we don’t just import and distribute extraordinary products — we bring them to life. From the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover to Burger Nation, we create culture-shaping events that celebrate Aotearoa’s vibrant culinary scene and give our brands the stage they deserve.

If you’re a brand looking to make waves in New Zealand, we’ve got the local know-how (and the hustle) to make it happen. Our consultancy team helps ambitious producers launch, grow, and win in this market.

Explore our lineup of incredible products and discover a new way to eat, drink and experience flavour. We hope they bring as much joy to your table as they do to ours.

Stay connected with us @cookandnelson — we’d love to see what you’re cooking.

Nick & Becs

Co-Founders, Cook & Nelson

Photo credit: Helen Bankers