Many ceremonies and social events stem from the processing of food. One community ritual is based on the extraction of nu pia starch from arrowroot, which is used in traditional dishes and soups and often given as a gift. Another ritualised ceremony surrounds ti root, which is made into a sweet drink or eaten as a sweet with coconuts. The luku fern is another indigenous plant used in Niuean cooking and is boiled, stir-fried or baked in an earth oven with coconut cream and chicken or corned beef. Other popular foods include taro, kumara, coconuts, pawpaw, bananas, tomatoes, capsicum and many varieties of yam. Restaurants in Niue include the Matavai Resort and Sails Restaurant. Jenna's is open for dinner but bookings are required. Lunch is available at Taki’s Cafe and Tavana’s Snack Bar. Restaurants do not have service charge or tax.
Note: Some establishments were put out of business by Cyclone Heta in 2004. This information is subject to change.
Tipping: Not encouraged.

There are a number of enjoyable nightclubs. Hakupu Village also hosts a traditional cultural night once a week beginning with a tour of the village, followed by a traditional feast with dancing and singing (advance booking is recommended).

Niuean women are especially regarded for the quality of their weaving, producing hats, baskets, handbags and mats from indigenous plants, such as pandanus, which make excellent buys for the visitor. These are available to visitors at Hinapoto Handcrafts at the Cultural Centre but can also be found at village show days. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1600. There are generally one or two small stores in most villages around the island which are open in the evenings and during weekends.