Te Piha Kai
Food from the taiao, made with Aroha.
Te Piha Kai
Kai o te Rangatira
Kia ora e te whanau. Welcome to Te Piha Kai.
A little about me:
I am a single mum of 3 handsome boys and a qualified chef who has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years.
I have been head chef in many amazing places and I represented the Hawkes Bay in NZ Culinary Arts Competition, winning the silver placement.
The hours as a chef can be hard and I have created this business to allow me to be able to spend precious time with my sons and create a balance between work and family time. And so, the dream was born.
I aim to provide delicious kai Māori and experiences to all with generous portions in a family friendly environment.
TĪHEI MAURI ORA!
Taraipene Anita Karauria
Head Chef
He whakamaramatanga
Our Location
Our Location changes on the daily but here is where you can find us during the hours of: 9am till sold out.
History of the Hangi
Hangi is a NZ oldest dish. It would be a lie to say that Hangi dates back to a certain time period. In truth, we just don't know when it started. What we do know is that we learnt it from our tupuna who learned it from theres. At Te Piha Kai, we carry on the way our tupuna cooked and add our own artistic flare to it. Hangi is about tradition. Hangi is about kotahitanga. Hangi is about aroha.
Our Experience
20+ years in hospitality and tourism. We are qualified chefs and culinary artist.
Whakapapa
He uri tēnei nō Ngaati Kahungunu. I hūnuku māua ko tāku tama ki Kawerau a Maki whenua.
Catering to our Rangatahi
Here at Te Piha Kai, we specialise in catering to our rangatahi. They get to learn about traditional styled meals prepared in the old way and share in a meal with whānau, providing them with an experience of how their tupuna ate and our rangatahi love it.
Our Services
Event Catering
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Weddings
Best day of your life? Not without our kai…
Pop Up Shop
At this address Wednesday to Sunday: 9:00am till sold out
See our Menu
Pricing
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What Our Whanau Reckon
Charlotte Graham
That hangi was so yummy. Reka Rawa. And my dads eyes lit up over the steamed pudding. Ngaa mihi x
Joanne Kingston
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Te Piha Kai! Your hangi was magic! My whānau and I thank you so much. When can we order this again???
Grateful!
Karen Reid
Ka nui te mihi for your delicious Kai today. The stuffing was sooo good. He reka! Kai pai e hoa
Lyn Krieglerelliott
A huge thank you to Anita and Sam. This was the absolute tops hāngi ever had, and the steamed pud a fitting end to a truly memorable foodie experience. Long may Te Piha Kai prosper.
Chris Holmes
Whaea, the food was amazing. Kei runga noa atu koe! Meat was succulent, veges were fresh and the pudding was perfect. Kua puta a pito ā kei te harikoa hoki te ngākau. Ngā mihi.
