Logo for Village Kitchen with black background and checkered black and white pattern at the bottom.
Plate of meatballs with marinara sauce topped with shredded cheese and herbs, on a textured gray plate, set on a beige striped tablecloth with a sprig of greenery nearby, with a fork and knife with checkered handles next to the plate.

Village Kitchen By Simon Hope

During your stay at Matakana Boutique, you can make the most of your time exploring, relaxing, and enjoying the region – without spending precious holiday hours in the kitchen. Just down the road, our sister business, Village Kitchen, creates beautiful, chef-made ready meals designed for those who love delicious, wholesome food but don’t want to cook while they’re away. Think Chicken Marbella, rich and hearty Braised Beef Lasagne, nourishing Cottage Pie, Meatballs, fresh seasonal salads, and comforting soups. All dishes are made with quality, locally sourced ingredients and packed for easy heating in your accommodation. You can even order ahead and have your meals ready to collect on arrival – perfect for filling your fridge so you can truly unwind.

Village Kitchen
A savory pie with a golden, flaky crust and a slice removed, revealing a filling with chicken, potatoes, and vegetables, served on a white plate with fresh herbs on the side.
A golden baked pie with a decorative crust, garnished with a sprig of parsley, placed on a wooden surface with herbs nearby.
A bowl of cooked chicken, potatoes, green olives, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach garnished with bay leaves, placed on a textured surface with a small dish of salt nearby.
A partially eaten pizza with arugula, black olives, and green pesto on a wooden board, with a yellow bowl of some sort of powder and a rolling pin near it.
A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese and parsley, placed on a textured tablecloth. Next to the bowl are checkered-patterned chopsticks, a gold fork, a small dish of grated cheese, and a napkin with a sprig of greenery.
A pie with a decorative braided crust on a checkered black-and-white plate, with a hand holding a spoon next to a bowl of olives and a dish of shredded beets or red cabbage.
Colorful salad with chopped greens, purple cabbage, and sliced vegetables on a white platter, and a mixed vegetable salad with beans, pumpkin, carrots, and sunflower seeds in a yellow dish.
Person in green apron holding a tray of three freshly baked pies in a kitchen or bakery setting.
A woman shopping in a grocery store, browsing refrigerated food and condiment shelves.
Close-up of a bag of soft pretzels with a blue label, surrounded by various cheeses, small bowls of cheese shreds, and baked pretzels on a white surface.
A can of Golden caffeine-free soda lying on the ground among small white flowers and green grass, near some brown mulch and a piece of wood.
Assorted crackers topped with cheese, fruit, and spreads on a white plate, with a package of almond crackers and a bunch of dark grapes nearby.
A shopping basket filled with various snacks and food items, including a bag of Libby's Pork Pack, a box with a red and white design, and other packaged food products. The basket has a wooden handle and linished fabric lining with red and white check
A person holds a bottle of organic creamy mustard sauce above a bowl of fresh salad with vegetables and cheese on a wooden table, with some greens and radishes nearby.
A person wearing a checkered shirt and beige apron is holding a jar of Vadouvan mustard, looking at it in a grocery store aisle with shelves of jars and jars of pickles in the background.
A white plate holding a can of sardines in olive oil, an opened sardine can with a fork, and a box of Ortiz anchovies in olive oil, placed on a gray surface.
A hand holding a jar labeled "Taste Lab Eggplant Kasundi Relish" with a blurred neutral background.
A woman is receiving a pie from a man behind the counter in a bakery or kitchen setting, with shelves filled with baked goods and cooking supplies in the background.
A person with red nail polish holding a jar of hummus in a store aisle.
A woman wearing a tan trench coat shopping for pantry items in a store. She is holding a colorful catalog and standing in front of shelves stocked with bottles, jars, and packages of food and condiments.
Close-up of a person's hand reaching for a jar of mustard on a shelf, with other jars of mustard visible around it.
A person holding a jar labeled 'Cheese Pickles' on a store shelf among other jars of pickled vegetables.
A person holding a jar of Hoot Neat Heat Manuka Smoked Chili Sauce in a grocery store aisle. The jar has a label with a silhouette of a man in a hat smoking a pipe, and the background shows shelves with other food products.
Person holding a wicker basket with red and white checkered cloth, standing outdoors near a vintage car.