Heritage Auckland's all-vegan menu

The Heritage Auckland's signature restaurant, Hectors, has received a refreshing cuisine makeover, with executive chef Jinu Abraham dedicating a good proportion of his menu to plant-based or meat-free items.

Last year, Abraham took on the challenge to create an entirely vegan menu for the hotel's lobby café in Hobson Street. His career includes many Salon Culinaire successes: winner of the Unique New Zealand Dish category in 2005, a silver medal in the Restaurant of the Year in 2006, and sliver in Chef of the Year in 2009.

'My aim is for the ingredients to take the starring role. I aim for honest, non-pretentious food with good fresh seasonal, locally sourced ingredients cooked properly with the perfect combination of flavours,' says Abraham, pictured left with Heritage Hotel Management's Brigid Tarr.

With committed vegans, vegetarians and regular diners welcoming the range of meat-free meal options at the café, the plant-based menu has been transferred to a large part of the cuisine on offer at Hectors. Read about Heritage Auckland's Fresh Start' luncheon event held recently.