09/02/2026
Five years of Grazewithrens! 🩷
Today marks a massive milestone - five years of baby business, Grazewithrens! What started as a creative outlet and a hustle to support myself while studying teaching has grown into an incredible journey that I never could have imagined, allowing me to create beautiful platters, elaborate grazing tables, and provide catering for our amazing community and your most cherished life events.
Over the last five years, this business became so much more than just food; it was a way to connect and give back, and I am so proud knowing that this business fundraised over $5,000 through events, raffles, and donations. This money went towards The Mental Health Foundation, NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, Youthline, Movember, local fundraisers, sponsorship for tamariki & community events and so much more.
Life looks a lot different now than it did when I first started this business with a passion and a cheese board. After five years, I am now a fully registered teacher and have officially stepped into the role of Health & Physical Education Coordinator at my school, I moved & my partner and I brought our first home, I am beyond excited to be heading off to travel with him later this year and grow more in my career.
With all of these amazing new priorities comes change. With that said, I have made the bittersweet decision to officially close Grazewithrens for good. I’ve always held the belief that if I cannot give 100% of my heart and attention to something, then I don’t want to give it half, and as my focus shifts toward my career and our adventures, the time feels exactly right to step back.
I have been so incredibly lucky to collaborate with talented local businesses and meet so many wonderful people who fueled my love for creating, but none of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, who constantly picked up the slack and stood by me through every busy weekend. I am very blessed and will be forever grateful.
If you have a voucher or current booking - these are still valid and I will be in touch.
I am ending this chapter feeling so happy, proud, and energised for what’s next. Thank you all for being part of this five year ride! I simply would not have been able to do it without you all.
With so much love signing off for one last time.
Rens ###
