Village Kitchen

20/04/2026

We’ve got something pretty special to share…

Our Chicken + Leek Pie has taken home a Silver Award at the 2026 🥈✨🙌

A beautiful nod to the care that goes into everything we make - slow cooked, thoughtfully seasoned, and wrapped in that golden, flaky butter crust pastry you all know and love. Made the traditional way, with real butter folded into every layer for that unmistakable rich, melt-in-your-mouth finish.

We feel incredibly grateful to be recognised alongside such a talented community of makers, growers, and producers across Aotearoa - it’s no small thing.

And of course, this one’s for you - our wonderful customers who keep coming back for “just one more pie.”

Pop in this week, celebrate with a freshly baked (or take-home) award-winning pie, and explore our fridge filled with delicious, ready-to-enjoy meals for effortless evenings.

📍 Village Kitchen, Matakana

04/02/2026

Crispy, Golden Goodness! ✨
Our new prepared meal sold out fast, so we’ve made another batch! Roasted free-range chicken sits atop golden, crispy potato gratin. The chicken skin is salted for crunch, and the potatoes are coated in gluten-free breadcrumbs. Dairy-free and gluten-free, yet absolutely bursting with flavour! 🐓🥔💛

23/10/2025

Matakana’s sweetest secret (that’s not so secret!)

Did you know our deli freezer is stocked with the legendary Charlie’s Gelato? A true Matakana icon, made just down the road — small-batch, handmade, and utterly irresistible. We keep the classics on hand: Dark Chocolate and Vanilla — the perfect way to finish off a Village Kitchen meal (or start one, no judgement).

You’ll also find a rotating selection of other local freezer favourites in there too — think housemade pies, soups, dumplings, bagels and pizza treats to take home.

Pop in, open the freezer, and discover a little taste of Matakana magic.

😎🍦

16/10/2025

PIE PERFECTION, STRAIGHT FROM OUR KITCHEN 🥧

If you know, you know — Simon’s pies have become a bit legendary around here. Made completely in-house with his signature 3-ingredient pastry (just butter, flour and salt — no nasties), they’re everything a good pie should be: golden, hearty and full of flavour.

This week in the Village Kitchen fridge you’ll find:
🐟 Smoked Kahawai Pie - A special for the week
🥩 Steak & Cheese Pie
🍗 Chicken & Leek Pie
🍄 Mushroom & Leek Pie

Perfect to take home, heat, and serve with a side of comfort.

Want to make sure you don’t miss out? Download our online order form to pre-order your favourites.

Pop in, say hi, and see what’s baking — we’d love to see you through the door this week 💛

15/10/2025

WEEKLY SPECIALS | OCTOBER 15–18

MEALS OF THE WEEK 🥧
Smoked Kahawai Pie
Line-caught kahawai from Matakana Smokehouse — gently smoked, folded through a silky, savoury filling and topped with golden kumara mash. The perfect balance of sea-salt richness and homely comfort.
Serves 2 · $36

Mushroom & Leek Pie
A vegetarian favourite — buttery pastry filled with tender leeks, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy herbed sauce. Comforting, nourishing, and full of flavour.
Serves 2 · $24

SALADS 🌿
Cauli & Bean Slaw — fresh, crunchy and lightly dressed with our house vinaigrette.
Honey Soy Kumara — sweet, roasted, and just the right touch of sesame.
Cos, Pumpkin, Broccoli & Walnuts — a colourful mix of greens and golden roast veg with a nutty crunch.
Add Chicken

WRAPS 🥪
Avo & Chicken — creamy avocado, tender chicken and crisp greens wrapped up for an easy, wholesome lunch.
Gluten Free Available too

ARTISAN RETAIL SPOTLIGHT ✨
The Hungarian Artisan — Nitrate-Free Salamis
We’re proud to stock The Hungarian Artisan’s beautiful nitrate-free salamis, handcrafted using time-honoured traditional methods of wood smoking and ageing. Only the best hand-picked cuts of New Zealand free-farmed pork are used, and where possible, ingredients are sourced locally.
Something extremely important to The Hungarian Artisan Co. is their absolute commitment to purity — with no artificial additives, nitrates, fillers, or any other unnatural or unnecessary ingredients. Just honest, handcrafted salami made with care, integrity, and flavour.

Come by and fill your week with nourishing, homemade goodness 💛

15/10/2025

Say hello to Apostle — makers of heavenly hot sauces and seasonings with a touch of cheek.

Born in Paekākāriki, this small-batch brand blends bold flavour with a playful spirit. Think sauces that lift everything from eggs to pizza, and seasonings that transform simple dishes into something divine.

is proof that flavour can be both soulful and a little sinful — and we’re thrilled to have their range gracing our shelves.

Pictured here is the kimchi ketchup that pairs perfectly with our Steak & Cheese Pies!

10/10/2025

A new addition to our VK shelves! Pairing perfectly with our Steak and Cheese Pies! YUM!

Barbecue season is coming! Have you got your Kimchi Ketchup ready?

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Label artwork by .tattoos ❤️

08/10/2025

WEEKLY SPECIALS | OCTOBER 9-11

MEAL OF THE WEEK 🍗
Chicken Parmigiana with Roast Vegetable Medley
Our take on this Italian classic is pure comfort with a touch of Village Kitchen heart. Tender chicken breast, lightly crumbed and baked until golden, layered with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. It’s hearty, homely, and full of flavour — the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug at the end of the day.

Medium Size – Serves 2 – $34
Gluten Free Available

SALADS 🌿
Broccoli Slaw – crisp, crunchy, and full of goodness.
Beets, Brussels, Carrots, Walnuts & Feta – earthy and vibrant with a touch of sweetness.
Parsnip, Capsicum, Kumara, Beans & Rocket – roasted roots with a peppery lift.
Cos, Cucumber & Egg – fresh and simple, with an optional sprinkle of Parmesan.

WRAPS 🥙
Avo & Chicken – a classic combo that always pleases.
Gluten Free Available too

ARTISAN RETAIL SPOTLIGHT ✨
Taste Lab
Introducing  — Introducing Taste Lab — small-batch sauces and condiments crafted with care right here in New Zealand.

Their flavour-packed sauces are the kind you’ll want to reach for daily — we also stock their rich Tomato
Relish and spiced Kasundi, each jar is designed to bring depth, balance, and a spark of creativity to your cooking. Whether it’s brightening up a sandwich, elevating a cheese board, or stirring through your favourite Village Kitchen meals, these Taste Lab products are quality - Honest, vibrant, and made with love.

Come by and fill your week with nourishing, homemade goodness 💛

   

03/10/2025

MEATBALL MADNESS🍝
They’ve been called legendary, they’ve graced countless dinner tables… and now our Village Kitchen Meatballs are so iconic they’ve just made the cover of Junction Mag - Matakana + Beyond 🙌

Rolled fresh from pork & beef, with gluten-free breadcrumbs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce and finished with a sprinkling of parmesan – these beauties are a true village favourite.

Now it’s your turn to get creative – what new flavour of meatballs would you love to see us make? Think bold, fun, maybe even a little out there…

Bonus points for ideas that use local produce from along the Matakana Coast – we love keeping it seasonal and supporting our community growers.

The winning idea will not only inspire our next batch of meatballs, but you’ll also take home a Meatball Meal to enjoy!!

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We can’t wait to roll with your ideas 😋✨
Winner will be drawn Friday October 17th!

26/09/2025

Hot off the press! ✨

This month’s is a quadruple win for Village Kitchen!
Our famous Village Meatballs are front and centre on the cover, our artisan retail goodies shine on the pull-out Tasting Trail Map, there’s a beautiful editorial write-up sharing our story as the newest addition to the Matakana village, and we’re featured in ’s new luxury stay package, with Village Kitchen provisions included for the ultimate getaway.

If you haven’t tried our meatballs yet, this is your sign. Slow-cooked in a rich, house-made tomato sauce and packed with herbs and flavour, they’re the ultimate cosy dinner – just heat, serve, and watch them disappear. Perfect with pasta, tucked into a sub, or enjoyed straight from the bowl.

Come by, grab a copy of the mag, and taste what everyone’s talking about. 🥳

📍 Village Kitchen, 989B Matakana Road, Matakana