My travels around the globe have meant that I have had the experience of sampling cuisine from many cultures
From sitting around a family table, street food carts, cafes, and bistros to Michelin-star restaurants, I have been extremely privileged to have immersed myself in these experiences. I have had the opportunity to interact with genuinely talented chefs, and on many occasions, I have stepped out the back, entered the kitchen and discovered how a dish was created.
I now use this knowledge to recreate dishes with my own interpretation, to share with friends and guests. What started initially as a curiosity, has developed into a real passion.
I enjoy being creative in the kitchen and witnessing my guests immersing themselves in a total wine and cuisine experience.
I have a simple philosophy when it comes to creating my dishes:
Start with the best ingredients possible
Always create dishes that follow the seasons
Fresh produce sourced locally
Must be simple and full of flavour
Match an experience
Tell the story
Share the inspiration
A meal is much more than just a plate of food - it’s a conversation, the environment that it is enjoyed in, a story told, and memories created.
We highly recommend Lance. He designed excellent individualized excursions based on our requests and accommodated the travel restrictions of my sister. We benefitted from his knowledge and love of NZ having spectacular days being escorted to highlights without the hassles. Great driver and conversationalist.
Jayne Calkin
21/03/2024
Lance Green is a legendary travel connoisseur extraordinaire!
Whether flying, sailing, cruising, boating, tramping, training, tasting exquisite food and wine, he's the "go to guy"!
Nothing is too much trouble to ensure that each of his guests experiences the world outside their "gate" in a life-enriching way.
His "raison d'etre" is bringing joy to every person travelling alongside him and his small entourage of guests by being thoroughly acquainted with every country and all its unique nooks and crannies.
He is no run of the mill travel guide, but instead a warm, professional, seasoned and entertaining guide who can unravel any unexpected twists and turns, allowing all accompanying him to completely relax and unwind, lifting a glass to the pleasures of hassle free exploration of our amazing planet!
Happy and safe holidays everyone!
Anne Shaw
20/03/2024
I would highly recommend Lance for your private tours. He is very knowledgeable and reliable. He is helpful for pretty much anything you need, excellent driver and very courteous. He will definitely make your trip much more enjoyable as he did for us.
sylvain martel
20/03/2024
Re: Endorsement of Lance Green
It is with abundant enthusiasm and pride that I endorse today someone who has been a great business collaborator and a loyal friend for more than two decades, Lance Green.
In all the years I have known Lance during our parallel careers in the travel industry, I always admired his marketing creativeness and superb grasp of the WOW factor when promoting vacation concepts, products and destinations. Lance’s sharp eye for details, his appreciation for exceptional customer service and his understanding of what makes a vacation a successful getaway, are all marks of his success.
There are times in business when the going gets tough and the best laid plans need to be revised; it is trough challenges, resistance and adversity that Lance Green always emerges with solutions and back up plans to save the day. If commitment, resourcefulness, reliability and integrity are honourable business traits, Lance wears them all on his sleeve; he always has my trust and always honours it.
It has been a privilege and great pleasure through the years to share with my kiwi friend some of the greatest memories of a travel career where we often crossed paths and shared our passion for the world and all the adventures it provides. From Miami to Auckland, through thick or thin and rain or shine, from ship to shore and after millions of air miles, I respectfully introduce to you Lance Green.
Sylvain Martel
Former travel industry executive, USA & International
leighton smith
20/03/2024
Have done many trips and shared many experiences with Lance.
A man for all seasons.
No Mad
20/03/2024
Excellent Professional....value for money and good to meet a person with such local knowledge and broad experience