Waikari Kitchen

Waikari Kitchen Vibrant fresh food and handmade grab n go selections crafted by trained chefs

29/11/2025

Apologies to our loyal customers
and friends, due to family bereavement the Kitchen & Star & G restaurant/bar will
be closed today Saturday and tomorrow until 3pm.

26/10/2025

We are open for coffee in conjunction with Star Hotel restaurant bar today from 11am. Happy Public Holiday.

23/10/2025

Star Hotel Waikari is open usual hours today - 3pm to 9pm for takeaways, restaurant and Thai meals.

21/10/2025

Due to technicall problems caused by high winds and more strong gusts expected tomorrow, our Cafe will be closed today (Wed) and tomorrow. We will reopen 8am Friday for the weekend.

We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with the Star Hotel we will be opening Waikari Kitchen 2.0 this Thursday ...
14/10/2025

We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with the Star Hotel we will be opening Waikari Kitchen 2.0 this Thursday 16 October. The new cafe based on some of your favourite Chef Dean recipes including the classic Pork Belly Hog will be available.
Waikari Kitchen staff Leanne, Izzy, Krystal, Shar and Sophie will join our team with myself, Jess, Chef Mag and our two Stefs to continue providing both local and travellers good food and hospitality.
Chef Dean will also continue to offer support and new menus options going forward.
Our aim is to further enhance your choices to eat out locally as well as an experience and we look to good things to come for all in our Community.
We will also be offering some new meal options including combo and Thai lunch specials. Opening hours will be from 8am and will work in conjunction with our bar/restaurant hours in separate areas of the hotel. We will be posting new photos and menus but look forward to seeing you all soon. Victoria

Exciting news for our locals and regulars....I'm working with Vicki and several of my team members who are moving over t...
07/10/2025

Exciting news for our locals and regulars....
I'm working with Vicki and several of my team members who are moving over to the Star & Garter pub across road.

Waikari kitchen will be opening in the pub annexed very soon with our pork buns and many of the popular dishes you love.....

Watch this space for more updates soon...

Brief note here to say that the Cafe is sold and we will continue to serve our fantastic customers until the end of the ...
23/09/2025

Brief note here to say that the Cafe is sold and we will continue to serve our fantastic customers until the end of the month.

We opened 6 years ago and what a delightful time we have all had here.

The appreciation and rewards for being here in this magical corner of NZ have been what motivates us each week.

I will post another few updates soon as the artwork and some furniture are on bargain " must go" prices.

In the meantime come in and show your appreciation to the brilliant staff here who make it all possible every day.

Just sharing this lovely photo with you all.A dear old lady, 74, came in explaining she grew up here in this café as a c...
13/09/2025

Just sharing this lovely photo with you all.
A dear old lady, 74, came in explaining she grew up here in this café as a child.

This place has had many variations of tea rooms over the years and I have listened to many Waikari folk sharing tales of old and of years gone by.
Love it!!

Chef secrets.....Our enthusiastic customers often ask how do we get our wraps so yummy.Well I will show you....The initi...
30/08/2025

Chef secrets.....
Our enthusiastic customers often ask how do we get our wraps so yummy.

Well I will show you....

The initial philosophy always stems from maximizing flavour.
The meats have to be Braised with aromatics, the salads have to be fresh and crunchy, the creme fraiche needs fresh herbs.
All this so you end up with a mega 350 g of yumminess

New.Orange and maple syrup cakes, served with Greek yogurt.
30/08/2025

New.
Orange and maple syrup cakes, served with Greek yogurt.

WRAPS are back.....Chicken Caesar flavour with parmesan and our slow cooked sesame BBQ porkBoth on herb creme fraiche an...
29/08/2025

WRAPS are back.....

Chicken Caesar flavour with parmesan and our slow cooked sesame BBQ pork

Both on herb creme fraiche and crispy bacon

This week special in the cabinet we have salmon on herb creme fraiche in a spinach and rocket roulade.Beautiful 😊👌
27/08/2025

This week special in the cabinet we have salmon on herb creme fraiche in a spinach and rocket roulade.
Beautiful 😊👌

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Waikari
7420

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

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+64276005515

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