24/07/2026
Something special has begun at Cappadocia…
A few months ago, my good friend Indy and I decided to cook together. There was no grand business plan—just two friends from different cultures who shared a love of food , hospitality, and our beutiful little island.
I’m from Cappadocia, Türkiye. Indy is from Sri Lanka.
We soon discovered that although our recipes are different, our values are remarkably alike. In both our cultures, food is about welcoming people, bringing families together and making sure no one leaves hungry.
What started as a simple idea has become something much bigger than we ever imagined. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve sold out every gathering so far. Seeing people from all walks of life sitting together, sharing food, laughter and conversation has reminded us why we started this in the first place.
So we’ve made a decision.
From now on, the last Sunday of every month will be a special gathering at Cappadocia. Each month we’ll celebrate our cultures through food, friendship and community, while staying true to the spirit of Cappadocia—a place where people from different journeys have always found a warm welcome for centuries.
This Sunday, from 12.00 pm, we’ll once again celebrate Sri Lanka Meets Türkiye. As a little extra, I’ll also be cooking my Spanish-inspired saffron infused Chicken & Chorizo Rice in celebration of Spain’s outstanding victory, because every culture has a story worth sharing.
We’re also delighted that our friend Todd, better known to many as The Busking Barrister, will be joining us with live music throughout the afternoon.
It feels rather fitting that this gathering is becoming more than just food. Friends are bringing their talents, our community is bringing their stories, and together we’re creating something we hope will become a cherished Waiheke tradition.
Good food. Good music. Good company.
We couldn’t ask for much more than that.
We believe food has always been more than something we eat. It is how strangers become neighbours, stories are exchanged, and friendships begin. That is the spirit we hope to share, one Last Sunday at a time.
Whether you’ve joined us before or this will be your first visit, we’d love to welcome you.
Pull up a chair.
There’s always room for one more at our table.
Cappadocia, Waiheke Island
This Sunday from 12.00 pm
We can’t wait to see you there.
Indy , Oktay, Paula, & Todd
Cappadocia – The Last Sunday Table
Where cultures meet, friendships begin, and every guest has a place.
