Whether it’s a quick family dinner, a relaxed holiday meal,
or something to enjoy after a day of adventure,
our Ready-Made Meals make it simple to eat well without the effort. Cooked from scratch in our Village Kitchen using quality ingredients and seasonal flavours, each dish is packed with care and ready to heat and serve. From comforting favourites to vibrant, globally inspired options, our menu is designed to suit busy lives and bring people together - so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time making memories.
Freshly Made Meals
Our fridge is stocked with freshly made meals - ready to heat and enjoy when you need something nourishing and delicious.
You’ll also find a selection of our meals available frozen for extra convenience, with a couple of options offered in different sizes, see below. Perfect for feeding the whole crew or stocking up for the week. Keep an eye out for ‘Meal of the Week’ that changes weekly and lands in the Fridge on a Wednesday.
Cottage Pie
A hearty hug in a dish – beef mince and classic vege in a savoury tomato gravy topped with fluffy, buttery mash and cheese. Classic comfort food done right.
SIZES
Small - 1 person
Medium - 2 people
Large - Family
ALLERGENS
Made without Gluten Ingredients
Cottage Pie
- Made without Dairy
A hearty hug in a dish – beef mince and classic vege in a savoury tomato gravy topped with fluffy, buttery mash. Classic comfort food done right.
SIZES
Medium - 2 people
ALLERGENS
Made without Gluten Ingredients
Made without Dairy Ingredients
Braised Beef Lasagne
Layers of slow-braised beef, rich tomato sauce, hidden veggie goodness, and melty mozzarella. A feel-good classic with a wholesome twist.
SIZES
Small - 1 person
Medium - 2 people
Large - Family
Braised Beef Lasagne
- Gluten Free Pasta
Layers of slow-braised beef, rich tomato sauce, hidden veggie goodness, and melty mozzarella - layered between gluten-free sheets. Made to satisfy, while catering to our gluten-free friends.
SIZE
Medium - 2 people
ALLERGENS
Made without Gluten Ingredients
Vege Lasagne
- Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta
Layers of Roast Pumpkin and Feta, rich tomato sauce, hidden veggie goodness, and melty mozzarella. A feel-good classic with a vegetarian twist.
SIZE
Medium - 2 people
Chicken Marbella
Comfort in a bowl – chicken, prunes, olives, capers and red onion, white wine. Served with a root vegetable gratin.
SIZE
Medium - 2 people
ALLERGENS
Made without Gluten Ingredients
Mushroom & Leek Pie
Mushrooms and sauteed leeks in an aromatic tarragon bechamel sauce wrapped in our home made butter crust pastry. Pure pie perfection.
SIZE
Medium - 2 people
Steak & Cheese Pie
Tender Braised Beef in a flavoursome natural gravy. Topped with a generous handful of cheese, wrapped in our home made butter crust pastry. Pure pie perfection.
SIZES
Medium - 2 people
Large - Family
Chicken Parmigiana
Tender chicken breast, lightly crumbed and baked until golden, layered with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. It’s hearty, homely and full of flavour.
SIZE
Medium - 2 people
ALLERGENS
Can be made without Gluten Ingredients on request
Chicken & Leek Pie
Tender chicken and sauteed leeks in an aromatic tarragon bechamel sauce wrapped in our home made butter crust pastry. Pure pie perfection.
SIZES
Medium - 2 people
Large - Family
Meatballs
Tender, juicy meatballs in a simple
tomato sauce, sprinkled with parmesan.
Serve with pasta, mash, or just a
spoon – they’re that good.
SIZES
Small - 12 Meatballs
Medium - 18 Meatballs
ALLERGENS
Made without Gluten Ingredients
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso-soaked sponge and velvety mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of rich cocoa. Light, luscious, and perfectly balanced.
SIZES
Medium - 2 /4 people
Smoked Kahawai Pie
Local caught Leigh fish - smoked at the Matakana Smokehouse. Capers, lemon, white wine and herbs in a creamy white wine sauce. Topped with a kumara mash.
SIZE
Medium - 2 people
Pepperoni Pizza
Our local 'Italian in the Village' wood-fired base where smoky nitrate-free pepperoni meets zesty pesto, olives and creamy goats cheese.
SIZE
Approx 20cm Diameter
Mozzarella Pizza
Our local 'Italian in the Village' wood-fired base topped with an authentic Italian tomato sauce and melty mozzarella. Simple, classic, always a crowd-pleaser.
SIZE
Approx 20cm Diameter
Mac & Cheese
Creamy, golden and irresistibly comforting. Made with a rich cheese sauce and baked until bubbling – the ultimate feel-good classic.
SIZES
Medium - 2 people
The Details
Allergens + Dietary Requirements
Our food is made here at the Village Kitchen premises and may contain or have come into contact with the below ingredients. Please keep this in mind when ordering. Please also get in touch if you have certain dietary requirements and we will see if we can work our magic!
Egg, peanuts, milk, soy, sesame, lupin, gluten (containing wheat, barley, oats, rye), fish, crustacea, mollusc, sulphites, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts.
Ordering
All orders will be fulfilled with frozen meals except our ‘Meal of the Week’, Quiches and Tiramisu’s which will be fresh. On collection day if your meals are available fresh in the fridge you’re welcome to swap them. Download the order form below, fill in your details and quantities then email this back to us hello@villagekitchen.co.nz
Do keep in mind we require 2 days to prepare your orders, we will confirm collection date and time with you once we receive your order.
OPEN
Wednesday - Friday
10am - 6pm
Saturday
10am - 2pm
Call on in
Swing by the store to browse our deli shelves, grab a wholesome meal for dinner, or pick up a fresh salad or wrap to enjoy on the go. Our fridge and freezer are always stocked with ready-made goodness - and don’t miss our ever-changing Meal of the Week!
989B Matakana Road, Matakana
Order Ahead
Want to order your Meals ahead of time? Simply email us via the button below and we will get this organised for you. Orders to be placed a day in advance.
Our ordering platform will be live soon so keep an eye out.