I used to live in Edinburgh, and was treated to a Hangi feast of turkey and veg by a Maori lad. He dug the hole and heated iron in a fire, cleaned out the ash, then the turkey and veg went into the basket wrapped in cabbage leaves. Covered in damp clothes and then the earth. Took a good few hours to cook. I was starved by the time it was ready, but the women had to eat first he told me. He fed around 30 people that Christmas Day in Edinburgh. The food was delicious. I'll never forget the steam rising from the ground when he unearthed it. One of the best experiences of my life.

Im Maori from Rotorua. My 2 iwi are Ngati Whatua and Ngati Kahangungu. Living in Karlsruhe Germany now. We have a kiwi group here and since 2019 pre covid, we have a hangi weekend every year. We are fortunate enough to have a member of our group that owns a family winery here. Every year we set up camp for 3 days on her family vineyard. The weekend starts fridays with food prep and re-digging the pit and preparing the fire. The best wood ive ever used for hangi is the vine and roots from the grape vine. It burns slow and extremley hot.. And after prep our invited guest prepare the dinner bbq which consists of pies traditional, cake pavlova, rice bubble cake, lollie cake and your average run of the mill bbq in anticipation for the next day. On our first year, we invited our german friends and familys. Some came early in the morning to witness the actual process from lighting the fire to laying the food down. Just remember, most of these people have never experienced anything like this. Or most of them were curious and sceptical. Since i hadnt made a hangi for several years, it was very nerve racking for me and my hangi partner. My sons godfater from New Calodonia, he also has alot of experience with hangi. I remember my dad said to put the potatoes on top of the basket since they, were the hardest food in the basket (well Taro back home) so when we take the wet cloth off, if you can put your finger through the potatoes, then the meat is cooked and will fall off the bone I think you can imagine our relief after this test is complete and sucsessful. Hasnt failed us for our 4 years weve been doing this. Now its a annual tradition in this small part of the world and the night goes on after the feast with me and another Maori boy living in Heidelberg we play guitar and pull out the old ten guitars tunes😊. Eventually half the village of Salzfeld, where the location id,, show up and sing and dance the whole night through. Just like we did with our aunties and uncles. So now its a tradtion for our little group here in Germany. Maybe this year, july 1st we can make a video and post it here. Thanks for the video and i have subscribed to your Chanel.

it's an awesome thing to have such a talented chef on yt that doesn't riddle his videos with loud, unnecessary edits. your videos have become a staple in my everyday life chef, its nice to see you succeeding and shit

This has to be the most special episode you've ever posted. I'm aware of similar cooking methods ftom other cultures, but I've never seen this specific style of cooking before. I'm thoroughly impressed by this man who is keeping a traditional art alive. I'm also thoroughly jealous of everyone who got to eat that food. It looks delicious!

I’m an Aussie fella, lucky enough to be married to a Kiwi, who’s Father-In-law is a Maori. We do a Hangi every first night we get back to Rarangi. So amazing. If this art dies out we’re losing the gifted peoples way of creating amazing food in a traditional way. If you have the chance, get around it! 40x better than any AUS low n slow we do. Completely different and well worth the wait Ao Tea Roa for the win and great Vid Andy 👍🏼👍🏼😊💪🏻😊💪🏻

From a fellow kiwi, I absolutely love this video so much - thank you for showing a gorgeous part of Aotearoas culture in an absolutely perfect way 👌🏼🤌🏽

Has been near 20 years since I experienced a Hāngī and still the best way to cook a feast, We had some Moaris working out at Yellow Waters Cooinda out in Kakadu National Park, Put down chickens Lamb, Barra and a small pig from the local Aboriginal Gagadju Community, an experience I will never forget.. That said a community Hāngī pit, what a bloody fantastic idea not only to bring community together but hand down the ways of tradition. Bloody unreal video

I'm Australian but love Maori culture and Hangi is one of my absolute favorite meals - I want to visit this place so bad and learn traditional Hangi as well as culture. Even teaching myself Te Maori Aotearoa

This just warmed my heart, love big food gatherings and BBQs like this, and the heritage and culture is just beautiful.

Brilliant Andy, you showed him a level of respect that he deserved, two men who are Brilliant at their crafts

Fellow Kiwi here, amazing bro, thanks for sharing this. Living in Melbourne for 10 years this country doesn't celebrate their culture and history like the Kiwis do. Very proud.

Awesome brother....Great to see you back at the motherland cooking a hangi..🤙🏽

This took me back to Rotorua when I made my first hangi along with some local kiwis. As an international student, making and enjoying the hangi was the most enjoyable thing I've ever done in my life. It brings back so much energy

Just saw this and subscribed because, I and many others have known Rewi and are very supportive of what he has achieved. Tena koe e hoa

Andy you're like me. When I'm in Australia my accent is milder and back home in NZ my Kiwi accent subconsciously comes out stronger.

So cool to see Andy’s respect for this native tradition, not only the results but the process as well. Further proof that Andy is the best!

As a born Kiwi who grew up in Aus my family always talked about Hangi's in the backyard. This is such an amazing video, you should be very proud of your content. Loving the mix of new age, tradition and technique!!

Proud of you for helping keep the Māori tradition alive. ❤

Hangi, explained with detailed history and in English. Knowing that our Hangi chef is a fluent speaker of Te Reo Maori. Our NZ chef now living in Australia 🇦🇺 is my favourite chef on tik tok. Thanks for returning 💕 home and YouTubing an ancient dish.😊

Love it how your accent comes in so strong when ur home brother! Ka pai

I grew up with hangi’s kumera and wild pig cooked in dirt wrapped in wet sacks. So delicious and the music was always part of it… such a happy time❤

Loved this…Andy sharing an interesting part of Māori culture. The whole process was amazing and the food looked delicious!😃

Like IMU in Hawaii. I still remember my dad and uncles digging the pit and the fire to heat the stones. It's a tradition that is disappearing.

That was a total joy to watch. So genuine ❤

I have been blessed with the chance to watch this happen in person and reap the delicious flavors at the end, an experience i will never forget! It was when i was about ten years old and I`m near fifty now but it still seems like yesterday it was THAT good! I love your content even though im a medeocre cook (at best), kep up the great work!

In the highlands of Peru they cook in the ground with hot stones and cover with plants it’s called “La Pachamanca” In native language from that region means pot of earth

Excellent work on this video!!! I'm half hawaiian, and seeing this reminded me of the Imu that are used by the old school traditional hawaiians to cook food for a luau. I hope to visit Aotearoa some day. Keep up the great work!!! Aloha Ka Ko from Virginia Beach, Virginia

Andy what makes your show so enjoyable is your respect for food. From making Babe ❤️ anything she fancies to a Breyani now a Hangi. You are amazing. Thank you 🤗

Such a beautiful video. My uncle is a Kiwi and and I grew up around his effusive love and appreciation for his Maori bruddahs. New Zealand is a world leader in reconciliation between their colonial past and the indigenous people, and seeing your hongi with your bruddah made me well up a bit. Thank you!

Hi Andy….just a phenomenal video….I so enjoyed learning about the history and meaning of this cooking method and the process in which it takes to make it happen….WELL DONE!👏👏👌👌😁😁

Got some mates who use to DIY it inside anytime they felt homesick. They used a metal basket lined with rocks putting in leaves then put their meat and veges in it and cover it over with more leaves. Wrap it in a wet tea towels. They put it in a normal oven with some rocks around it and a tray of water beneath it on the bottom shelf. Yum yum, was it do down with a beer or two but remember, no sipping. The DIY isn't tradional but when your homesick it's better than anything the shop sells. Great work. Thanks Mate

Chef Andy…what a legend! Much love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

It seems like most cultures have some sort of big gathering cooking method like this and I appreciate you sharing the one from your home. All over the USA there are traditions like BBQ’s, clam bakes, oyster roasts, and one of my personal favorites from SC/GA, low country boil. With Hāngī, I appreciate the spiritual connection to the earth, that nourishes us and provides for us. Maybe if more people felt that direct connection we wouldn’t be destroying our home.

Andy’s accent got stronger at home…and I always thought he was Australian

And just like that... Andy has gone full Kiwi accent like he never left.

I love Andy. Just a breath of fresh air!! I especially love the comraderie and respect. It's so lovely to see.😊

Andy you inspire me to cook for my family. To share the love is wonderful.

I’ve been asking for a Hangi for the past month and on Day 23 it’s FINALLY here! Chur Chef 🇳🇿❤️

Been watching your shorts for ages, then clicked you were a cuzzy bro from back home, glad to support you brother. "Can you make me a traditional lamb roast with all the sides and gravy" thanks boss

I hope when things get a little tiring, or old, or tedious while filiming, that you know that these videos provide me (and a ton others) a lot of joy and we are appreciative of all of your hard work! Thank you for the great content and for being a good person

Just wonderful. In South America the countries that share Los Andes their ancient cooking method (Los Incas) also its like this, in Argentina 🇦🇷 we call “al pozo”.

You are officialy Matua Andy now

absolutely loved this vid, so wholesome and appreciate this style.

I really enjoyed this. I’ve learned so much from Chef Andy. Thank you for your hard work!

Kia Ora Andy. The way you say bro is spot on Maori, lived in beutifull Aeoteora for 10 years, hanging out with Maori brothers was always fun and as real as it can get. They really true people from heart and welcome you with open arms. Now I live in Melbourne but one day definitely moving back to the land of the long white cloud ❤

I Made a hangi last year in Wellington it was a more modern way of making it but still delicious but I still want too make one the traditional way one day that would be an honour too do especially since I’m born and bred in NZ

Take a shot every time they say brotha.😅 . Awesome video as always!! Cheers!

You’re awesome Andy! My opinion this video is the best yet!

This made me so homesick, and seeing the proliferation of public hangi pits is just so amazing to see. Brings a tear to my eye and makes me hopeful for the future!

really enjoyed this. Ancient cooking techniques are really fascinating

That was so interesting Andy, many thanks for posting. I love to see different cooking styles and cultures. You've a lovely friendly and relaxed style that's full of information. Greetings from North Wales UK 🙋‍♂🙋‍♂

I had the great fortune to participate in a Lovo in Fiji about twenty years ago. It's more or less the same thing, but all the meats and vegetables were cooked in coconut cream and various local greens, all of which were just foraged along the side of the local roads of Sigatoka. The whole thing took all day, and included digging the pit. The food was amazing. Our host warned us that the large amount of coconut cream we'd eaten might upset our non Fijian digestive systems. Now, we all eat lot of Thai food, so I reassured her we'd be okay. We weren't okay. Flying home the next day to Australlia I think we nearly blocked up the plane's toilets!

So amazing Andy. You may not recognize me, but I was the bloke with the Cartman picture, and you liked several of my comments on your channel. I live right next to Mt. Rushmore here in America. I love this video mate. Thank you for you content. Looking forward to more!

Just started watching some of your shorts and videos and honestly i love the shorts and videos you post I can watch you for hours thanks for giving me something to watch keep up the good work. Looking forward to see what you have to offer in the future!

Crazy fact, my mum helped design the park he’s at in the video so really cool the park is being put to good use

Loved this video so much, your content never disappoints chef!

As an East Coast American, I have never heard the tern Hangi, but I loved learning about it! Thank you!

I'm so happy i found your channel throigh the shorts. You make the best of those, and your long videos are just as great quality, only lomger. Awesome. Thank you for making content man. Also, if you ever made Zwiebelrostbraten mit Bratkartoffeln i wouldnt complain 😇

Never seen a hangi so fancy.

Would love more stuff like this! Brilliant stuff Andy

What a neat practicle hangi pit. I like how it has a roof, and the dirt stays around the side. Excellent!

Kia Ora Andy, oh man I miss NZ…haven’t been home since 2012. I can smell the Hangi through the screen mmmm 😂😂

Awesome. Thanks for sharing Andy. I learned something new today.

Andy this all looks amazing thank you for showcasing this ❤ Hope you enjoyed your trip home

it was absolutely fascinating to watch this video and see such an ancient cooking technique. we often forget that food feeds the body, but also feeds the spirit too.

This is really great! Always love learning about the old ways of cooking.

This is true kiwi culture I’m Pākehā but live in Australia so watching these videos reminds me of our beautiful culture

I believe food is the quickest way to be introduced to a culture, and I love seeing videos like this

Awesome video, learning about other cultures cooking is so important! You're a great presence but I push you to ask more questions so the viewers can learn a little deeper. Thanks for sharing : )

That food looked incredible and the story behind it is heartwarming tooo. So intresting thank you for sharing andyy!

I met Rewi at the Queens wharf, Auckland, pre Covid, and both He and is hangi are the real deal. Authentic as.

Community hangi pit is such a legit idea

This is such an awesome tradition! I can imagine how fun it must be to do this at family gatherings where everyone comes together to get everything ready for the hangi and then finally when the food comes ready after several hours the excitement that must kick in! Thank you so much for this video

Great Video, I loved how much cultural background was taught. On another note tho, can someone please count how many "brother"s and "bros" were said this Video lol 😂 😂

Loving this culture tour. Great video, great insight into your background/heritage.

Great video! Love the longer format. You need your own show man!

Volim kratke videe, ali sam sretna zbog dugih. Sretno! 🎉🎉🎉 Super ste inspiracija 😊

About time! Been waiting for you to do a hangi

You are truly blessed with the best life has to offer. Family, friends and good food

Such good vibes! This is amazing to see. Aotearoa❤️

Looks amazing Andy. I am south African lived in NZ for 13 years and married a Kiwi, we live in Australia now. I have amazing memories of NZ , it has such a special place in my heart. That food looks delicious

Truly special, my father is from nz, and I have been lucky enough to have a couple of these over my time. It's great you have the platform to show the world the best meal In the world

Quite possibly the best feed I’ve seen on your channel . Epic

I've been waiting for this! ❤

Nice video man.. Love how the old culture meets the new.

Nice! Great video, Andy. Cheers!

hands down best food content on the internet

Wooow i really enjoyed watching you help prepare an cook up the Hangi. Not many people accross the world get to watch how Moari culture would prepared our traditional food such as HANGI. This video was deffinatly a favourite. Thanks for sharing xxx

Love the vid bro that was so awesome ❤

Awesome to se this style of cooking shown on YT! Kia Ora for showcasing this!

Aw, beautiful cooking culture! Looks so delicios, good job Andi!! Thanks for showing us the culture of inhabitants of New Zealand!! 😊

I am glad that this tradition is being preserved. Now I am sooo hungry!

Not only does the food look amazing but you can always tell when food is made with love and as a gift to friends and family. Just hit's different for me

Great video and even better cook. Great style of cooking there.

Loved this! Keep doing cultural things on the channel!!!

over the years, "bro" and "brother" has kinda turned into something tacky but when I see the endearment they just have for one another calling themselves brother here, you can almost feel the honor of belonging to their brotherhood coming through the screen. beautiful.

Awesome video chef very interesting and educational!

I love learning about different traditions that revolve around food! My Pepe, (my grandfather) would always say "We may not be rich with money or things but we always have a full belly and lots of love for any who eat at our table!" And my grandparents, my Mother, and myself have always lived by that! Here in New England, (USA) We have clam bakes (Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island) and beanhole beans (Maine) which are both traditionally cooked in an earth pit or "oven". I don't know why but the food always tastes better! Thank you for sharing!!!❤

That looked amazing been 15 years since I have been to a Hangi in Aus. Great food and great times with good mates. Cheers.

That was fantastic, Thank you for sharing