Moreish kitchen

21/09/2026

14/09/2026

✨️Congratulations Moreish Kitchen!✨️
Moreish kitchen

Best Catering (Food)- South Island
Best Catering (Food)- National

📸Geoff Salisbury Photography NZ

14/09/2026

NEXT WEEK! An incredible story, a beautiful dinner and a great local cause.

On the Edge of Possible brings Everest legend Lydia Bradey ONZM to Te Puna Mahara for a special evening hosted by Moreish Kitchen.

Your ticket includes an arrival drink, three-course shared-plate dinner and the opportunity to hear Lydia’s remarkable stories of courage, challenge and embracing opportunity.

All profits will go towards supporting young Cromwell ski racer Lottie Faulkner.

6pm, Friday September 18th.

Book your tickets here:

Enjoy a three-course dinner with Lydia Bradey ONZM, the first woman to climb Everest without oxygen, supporting young ski racer Lottie Faulkner.

22/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING: CASUAL FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF

Moreish Kitchen is growing, and we’re looking for brilliant front of house staff to join our events team.

We’re an established Central Otago catering and events business, recently expanding into our new home at Te Puna Mahara – Cromwell Memorial Events Centre.

You’ll work across events held at the venue, as well as off-site functions throughout Central Otago. From intimate dinners and weddings to corporate functions, community celebrations and large-scale events, no two shifts are ever quite the same.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Friendly, confident and professional
• Reliable and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends
• Great with guests and attentive to detail
• Happy to help with event setup, service and pack-down
• Keen to work as part of a positive, energetic team

Previous hospitality experience is helpful, but a great attitude, reliability and a genuine love of looking after people are just as important.

This is a casual role with flexible hours based around our events calendar, with the potential for more regular work as Moreish Kitchen continues to grow.

Interested?

Complete our short application form here:

https://forms.gle/fLYx7zosXDyfyuKv8

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Join Moreish Kitchen and help us create events people remember.

22/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING: PART-TIME SOUS CHEF

Moreish Kitchen is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to grow with us.

We’re an established Central Otago catering and events business, recently expanding into our new home at Te Puna Mahara – Cromwell Memorial Events Centre.

This is not a traditional restaurant role.

You’ll work from our kitchen at Te Puna Mahara and help deliver off-site events throughout Central Otago. One week could involve an intimate private dinner, the next a wedding, corporate event, community celebration or large-scale function.

No two events are the same.

We’re looking for an experienced chef who:

• Produces high-quality, beautifully presented food
• Is organised, dependable and calm under pressure
• Enjoys variety, creativity and event-based work
• Can support the Head Chef with preparation and service
• Is confident with food safety, stock control and kitchen organisation
• Can help lead casual kitchen staff during larger events
• Is flexible around evenings and weekends
• Wants to contribute ideas and grow with the business

The role will initially be part-time, with flexible hours around our events calendar and genuine scope for the position to increase as Moreish Kitchen grows.

This could suit an experienced Sous Chef looking for greater flexibility, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.

Interested?

Complete our application form here:

https://forms.gle/mzRwgdAHs26qPpZ59

Please share this post or tag a chef who might be ready for an exciting new opportunity.

Join Moreish Kitchen and help us create exceptional food and unforgettable events across Central Otago.

17/08/2026

✨ ONE NIGHT. ONE VERY SPECIAL MOREISH POP-UP. ✨

We’re taking over Te Puna Mahara for a night of incredible food, remarkable stories and a cause very close to our hearts.

🏔️ ON THE EDGE OF POSSIBLE
Dinner with Everest legend Lydia Bradey ONZM

The first woman in the world to summit Mt Everest without supplementary oxygen, Lydia will share her extraordinary story of courage, resilience and embracing opportunity.

And because we couldn’t invite you to Te Puna without feeding you properly… this is also a Moreish Kitchen pop-up dinner. 🤎

🥂 Arrival drink
🍽️ Three-course Moreish shared-plate dinner
🏔️ An evening with Lydia Bradey
✨ One beautiful night at Te Puna Mahara

This one is also personal for our Moreish family. All profits will support Lottie Faulkner, our 12-year-old Cromwell alpine ski racer, as she heads overseas to train, study and race this Northern Hemisphere winter — another step towards her big dream of representing New Zealand at the Winter Olympics. ⛷️🇳🇿

Friday 18 September | 6pm
Te Puna Mahara, Cromwell

Come for Lydia. Come for the food. Come for a great night out and help a determined young Cromwell athlete chase something pretty special. ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — grab a table, bring some friends and make a night of it.

11/05/2026

One of those truly magnificent set ups where every detail felt intentional, exquisite and completely immersive⁠
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An incredibly beautiful space created at the, already breathtaking , that kept revealing itself as the day unfolded. ⁠
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08/05/2026

Website update! New look. New vibe. Same people running on coffee, group chats and questionable sleep schedules.

She’s fresh, fancy and filled with all the good stuff like weddings, events, beautiful food, dreamy tablescapes and probably a few behind the scene shots.

Go take a peek at the new site.

Created by the wonderful OJ

Also a shoutout to all our wonderful partner suppliers who help make the magic happen- florists, planners, stylists, hire companies, venues, cake makers, musicians, lighting folk, photographers, videographers, content creators, marquee hire and MORE!

13/04/2026

Olivia & Daniel 🤍

A truly gorgeous couple, celebrating their love in one of the most breathtaking places. Every moment felt like magic ✨

So much love, laughter, and unforgettable memories! What a day to be part of- thank you for having us by your side throughout your planning journey.

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