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.
Ready Made Meals
Ready to heat and enjoy when you need something nourishing and delicious.
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.
Pre Ordered Meals will be available Frozen for collection.
All our meals can either be heated from frozen or defrosted and we supply heating instructions for both.
If you would prefer your meal to be collected fresh please contact us prior to ordering to check if this can be possible.
MEAL SIZE GUIDLINE
SMALL - 1 adult portion
MEDIUM - 2 adult portions
LARGE - 4 adult portions
(if a meal is only available in one size it is a MEDIUM)
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CONTAINS
Milk, Wheat, GlutenOPTION AVAILABLE
Made without Gluten Ingredients - Contains Milk, Egg -
Beef (25%) Onion, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Thyme, Potato, Parsnip, Cauliflower, Milk, Colby Cheese (Milk), Nutmeg, Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet), Parmesan (Cows Milk, Salt Starter Cultures, Coagulating Enzyme, Lipase), Durum Wheat Semolina, Oregano, Basil, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Cornflour, Avocado Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Bell Peppers, Marjoram
MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN
Beef (25%) Onion, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Thyme, Potato, Parsnip, Cauliflower, Milk, Colby Cheese (Milk), Nutmeg, Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet), Parmesan (Cows Milk, Salt Starter Cultures, Coagulating Enzyme, Lipase), Gluten Free Pasta Sheets (Rice Flour, Water, Potato Starch, Free Range Egg, Corn Starch, Stabiliser (415), Salt) Oregano, Basil, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Cornflour, Avocado Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Bell Peppers, Marjoram
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Made without Gluten Ingredients
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MilkOPTION AVAILABLE
Made without Dairy Ingredients -
Potato (35%) Beef (25%) Peas, Carrot, Onion, Celery, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Beef Stock, Vinegar, Milk, Cream (Milk), Butter (Milk), Colby Cheese (Milk), Oregano, Basil, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Cornflour, Parsley, Red Pepper, Marjoram, Salt, Black Pepper
MADE WITHOUT DAIRY
Potato (35%) Beef (25%) Peas, Carrot, Onion, Celery, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Beef Stock, Vinegar, Truffle Oil, Oregano, Basil, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Cornflour, Parsley, Red Pepper, Marjoram, Salt, Black Pepper
Tender, juicy Village Kitchen meatballs made with freshly ground mince from our Matakana Butcher. Served in a simple tomato sauce, sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta, mash, or just a spoon – they’re that good, you’ll keep coming back!
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Made without Gluten Ingredients
CONTAINS
Milk, Egg -
Pork (20%), Beef (20%) Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Onion, Phoenix Gluten Free Bread Crumbs (Water, Rice Flour, Tapioca Flour, Sunflower Oil, Raising Agent (450, 500), Sugar, Stabiliser (412), Yeast, Iodised Salt), Egg, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt) Fennel Seeds, Coriander, Oregano, Basil, Bell Peppers, Dried Garlic, Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt, Grated Parmesan Topping (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzyme (Non-Animal Rennet)
Layers of Roast Pumpkin and Feta, rich tomato sauce, hidden veggie goodness, and melty mozzarella. A feel-good classic with a vegetarian twist.
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten -
Pumpkin, Spinach, Feta (Milk), Onion, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Thyme, Potato, Parsnip, Cauliflower, Milk, Colby Cheese (Milk), Nutmeg, Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet), Parmesan (Cows Milk, Salt Starter Cultures, Coagulating Enzyme, Lipase), Durum Wheat Semolina (Wheat, Gluten) Oregano, Basil, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Cornflour, Avocado Oil, Salt, Black Pepper
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.
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten -
Pizza bases supplied by ‘Italian in the Village’. Flour (Wheat), Fresh Yeast, Water, Salt, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Oregano, Basil, Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet)
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.
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten -
Smoked Kahawai (30%) Kumara, White Flour (Wheat), Milk, Cream (Milk), Butter (Milk), Red Onion, Capers, Lemon, WhiteWine, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt), Fresh Herbs, Fish Stock, Sugar, Salt, Pepper
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Egg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten -
Chicken Breast (35%) Egg, Flour (Wheat), Panko Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Salt, Dextrose), Mustard Powder, Onion, Garlic, Pepper, Coriander, Turmeric, Basil, Bell Peppers, Oregano, Marjoram, Tomato, Water, Fresh Root Vegetables (Usually: Pumpkin, Kumara, Parsnip, Garlic) Canned Capsicum (Water, Sugar, Salt, Vinegar), Parmesan (Milk, Salt, Starter Cultures, Coagulating Enzyme, Lipase) Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet)
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Made without Gluten & Dairy Ingredients
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Chicken (25%) Organic White Wine, Prunes, Green Olives, Capers, Bay Leaf, Oregano, Cornflour, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt, Avocado Oil, Honey, Chicken Stock
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CONTAINS
Milk, Wheat, Gluten -
Pizza bases supplied by ‘Italian in the Village’. Flour (Wheat), Fresh Yeast, Water, Salt, Tomato Paste, Crushed Tomato, Tomato Juice, Oregano, Basil, Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet) Nitrate Free Pepperoni (Beef, Pork, Himalayan Salt, Coconut Sugar, Black Pepper, Mustard Seed, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Ginger) Olives, Goats Cheese (Water, Pasteurised Cream From Goats Milk, Salt, Starters (including Milk), Coagulant) Pesto (Spinach, Parmesan (Milk) Lemon Juice, Sunflower Seed, Pumpkin Seed, Canola Oil)
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg -
TBC
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg, Soy -
Beef (20%) White Flour (Wheat) Butter (Milk), Egg, Tomato Paste, Onion, Mozzarella (Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet) Colby Cheese (Milk) Cornflour, Soy Sauce (Soy), Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Marjoram, Oregano, Basil, Bell Peppers, Dried Garlic, Pepper, Vinegar, Baking Powder
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg -
Chicken (20%), Flour (Wheat) Milk, Cream (Milk), Butter (Milk), Egg, Leek, Onion, Tarragon, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt), Vinegar, Baking Powder
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Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg -
Mushrooms, Flour (Wheat) Milk, Cream (Milk), Butter (Milk), Egg, Leek, Onion, Tarragon, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt), Vinegar, Baking Powder
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Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten -
Vanilla Essence (Natural Vanilla Bean Extract with Vanilla Seeds (Invert Sugar Syrup, Water, Alcohol, Vanilla Bean Extractives), Vanilla Seeds. Contains 12% Alcohol by Volume) Caster Sugar, Coffee, Mascarpone (Cream, Milk, Thickeners (1442, 407) Food Acid (330), Sponge Lady Finger (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Eggs (27%), Raising Agents: Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate - Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate - Disodium Diphosphate, Natural Flavourings), Cocoa Powder, Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids 72%* (Cocoa Mass & Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin) Vanilla Flavour)
Slow-braised beef, rich tomato sauce, hidden veggie goodness, and melty mozzarella. Simon’s take on a feel-good classic with a wholesome Village Kitchen twist.
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.
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.
Comfort in a bowl – chicken, prunes, olives, capers and red onion, white wine reflecting the flavours of southern Spain and Morocco. Served with a root vegetable gratin.
Our local 'Italian in the Village' wood-fired base where smoky nitrate-free pepperoni meets zesty pesto, olives and creamy goats cheese. A delicious combo the whole family will enjoy!
Everyone loves a homemade Mac & Cheese - creamy, golden and irresistibly comforting. Made with a rich cheese sauce and baked until bubbling – the ultimate feel-good classic.
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.
One of our most popular pies - tender chicken and sauteed leeks in an aromatic tarragon bechamel sauce, all wrapped in our home made butter crust pastry. Pure Village Kitchen pie perfection.
Layers of espresso-soaked sponge and velvety mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of rich cocoa. Light, luscious, and perfectly balanced for an after dinner treat (or before).
Mushrooms and sauteed leeks in an aromatic tarragon bechamel sauce, all wrapped in our home made butter crust pastry. Pure Village Kitchen vegetarian pie perfection.
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.
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
Tuesday
9am - 2.30pm
Wed, Thurs, Fri
9am - 5pm
CLOSED Sat/Sun/Mon
Call on in
Swing by the store to browse our deli shelves or grab a wholesome meal for dinner. 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