131 Eatery Methven

05/05/2026

💐 Mother’s Day is not a day for mum to cook

Make it count this year—coffee, brunch, and zero dishes.

📅 Book now and treat her the way she deserves 💛

31/03/2026

We are hiring! We have two positions available:

- Full time Experienced Barista
- Part time barista or someone willing to be trained on the coffee machine

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced barista to join our team!

If you love great coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a barista
- Strong knowledge of coffee preparation and espresso machines
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Friendly, positive attitude with excellent customer service skills
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Availability for early mornings, weekends and public holidays

What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Consistent hours (with some flexibility)
- Opportunity to grow and develop your skills

If you take pride in your coffee and enjoy connecting with people, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Please get in touch:
[email protected]

27/02/2026

WE ARE HIRING 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Are you a passionate cook or chef looking for a role that offers both fulfilling work and a healthy work-life balance — right here in Methven?

We have a position available (20–30 hours per week) for someone who is:
• Available for both day and evening shifts
• Able to work weekdays and weekends
• Experienced in both café and restaurant kitchens

This role involves working across our two venues, with a mix of morning and evening shifts each week.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
📩 [email protected]

Come join our team — we’re looking for someone passionate, reliable, and ready to grow with us.

13/01/2026

Today we are celebrating our first birthday! ☕🎉

One year ago, we opened our doors with a dream—and today our hearts are full of gratitude. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful and supportive community. Thank you to everyone who believed in us, trusted us, and chose to support our café along the way.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff—you are the heart of this place and the reason it feels like home.

And to our amazing customers, thank you for every visit, every smile, and every moment shared here.
We can’t wait to see what the next year brings and to continue growing together.

Thank you for being part of our journey 🤍☕🎂🥳

24/12/2025

From our family to yours, we would like to sincerely thank all of our customers and our incredible staff for the year we’ve shared.

We are deeply grateful for your support, loyalty and trust - it really means more to us than words can say.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we give thanks to God for His faithfulness and for the blessings of community, friendship, and provision throughout this year.

May this Christmas be filled with His peace, love, and joy, and may the year ahead be abundant in blessings, good health, and hope for you and your families.

Merry Christmas and may God bless you always. 🎄✨🙏

28/11/2025

🎉 Closed for our Well-Deserved Staff Celebration 🎉

We’ll be taking a short break to celebrate our amazing team — the people who make 131 Eatery such a warm and welcoming place every day!

We’ll be closed on Monday 01/12 while our crew enjoys a well-earned celebration together.

Thank you for your understanding and for always supporting local — we’ll be back as usual on Tuesday, recharged and ready to serve you again! 💛

16/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Hours at 131 Eatery 🎄

We’ll be closed on: Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Day after New Year’s Day

So our team can enjoy a short well-deserved break with family and friends ❤️

We look forward to sharing the festive season with you — see you for a coffee soon! 🥳

11/11/2025

🍂Open All Canterbury Long Weekend🍂

Make the most of the long weekend and let us do the cooking (and coffee-making!) for you.

We’ll be open and ready to serve you with all your café favourites — from perfect coffees to delicious brunches and sweet treats.

Whether you’re a local staying close to home or just passing through Methven, we’d love to see you! 💛

05/11/2025

Warm days, good vibes, and great company ☀️ We’ve got the smiles on and would love to see you — come enjoy it with us!

03/11/2025

We’re thrilled to be named one of New Zealand’s towns with a slower pace of life — and we couldn’t agree more. It’s the magic of our community, our people, and those peaceful moments that make this place so special. 🌿💚

New Zealand is the place to slow down, with beautiful natural areas from the woods to mountains to sea, and small towns filled with charm and humble splendor.