The Old Forge Kitchen

10/09/2024

27/08/2024

𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 ✨🤩
This is the award we have won for the last 2 years and we are humbled and staff feel valued. We would love to be nominated again.

Nominations for Fonterra People's Choice Award are open for Business Night Out 2024 - Here is the link to nominate your favorite business https://bit.ly/4fR0d3E

Nominations for the Fonterra People’s Choice close Friday 30 August – finalists will then go to a public vote. 🗳️

24/08/2024

If you know who this might be.... Message me. He has broken into our staff cars at approx 8.30am this morning. I nearly ran him over.... That would have been an interesting convo. This not nice person.... Kid.... Has taken personal items from one of our staff. We would like to talk to this individual. We have filed with the police and also given them these photos and camera footage. Message this page.

23/08/2024

Join us for Fathers Day - Yes it is next weekend!!!

22/08/2024

Fonterra People’s Choice Award ✨🤩

Who will be crowned the People’s Choice for Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha at this year’s Bayleys Business Night Out?

Nominations are open – we want you to nominate your favourite local business. Perhaps they offer delicious food, fantastic service, amazing staff or just great products.

Let us know your fav! Nominations for the Fonterra People’s Choice have now been extended and close Monday 2 September 2024 – finalists will then go to a public vote. 🗳️

Nominate a local business at mpdc.nz/bno

13/08/2024

Chef/Cook who loves to bake.
Do you love being in a busy kitchen and making the difference to a customer’s dining experience? Do you have an eye for attention to detail and love making your food "pop"
Do you have a favourite cake or sausage roll recipe and don’t mind sharing? Can you act quickly when the lunch orders all start coming in? Can you multi task in a busy kitchen?
We are looking for someone to come and lead our kitchen and work with our strong team. Experience in line cooking, baking, catering and stock control is essential.
Must be able to work Wednesday to Sunday – breakfast and lunch service and other times by arrangement.
We are an award winning business and take pride in everything that we do. Situated 5 kms outside of Te Aroha, we have become a destination for many.
This is a full time position. To apply please email your CV to teena@theoldforge or for further enquiries please call Teena on 0272818348

03/08/2024

We have been busy!
Catering-buffets- corporate lunches… we do it all!
We will be closed Wednesday 7th of August for a private function but will be back Thursday,
Can’t wait to see you all next week 🤩

28/07/2024

We helped celebrate several birthdays this past weekend. The biggest one.... Now she gets paid by the government.... Happy birthday to Lyn. We're glad you had a great day. And as for the cake... One of our very talented young staff members made this one. 😍🤩

10/07/2024

The Old Forge Kitchen is a Cafe, Restaurant and Catering Business situated in Te Aroha West.

06/07/2024

Time for a Halo Coffee NZ coffee. Steph and Maddy are on the machine this weekend. See you soon.

27/06/2024

We've been busy. Corporate events with full buffet dinners and canapes for 200, 275 and 150. Lunch platters for 2 x 95yr old birthdays, 3 x 21sts, supper for 100 and a combined 60th birthday. And that was just the out catering. We're very privileged to be part of so many celebrations. We love what we do.

27/06/2024

We will be closed on Friday 28th June. Open normal hours (from 9am) Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are recommended. Ph 07 884 8338 or message this page.

16/06/2024

When you have to go above and beyond at work. Well done Zac.

17/05/2024

It's a brunch type of day

13/05/2024

Thankyou to all our fabulous customers who celebrated Mothers Day with us yesterday and thankyou to everyone that has told me how great the staff are. ❤️ Yes, we do have an awesome team. We appreciate the support we get. Thankyou and see you all again very soon.

05/05/2024

Planning your Mother's Day catch up for this Sunday. We are now fully booked for lunch but still have limited spaces for our special spit roasted meats full buffet dinner. Book now so you don't miss out. Message this page for a quick response.

02/05/2024

We will be closing for the day (Friday 3rd May) to hold a celebration of life service for Ron Stockley. Open normal hours Saturday and Sunday. See you then.

22/04/2024

It is important for our Forge Family to honour all those that fought for our freedom and to uphold what ANZAC stands for. We will be closed on Thursday to do just that.

15/04/2024

Thankyou to everyone that supported us and our Autism New Zealand fundraiser last week.

15/04/2024

Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a scrumptious lunch or dinner at The Old Forge! Indulge in mouthwatering dishes and drinks for a day she’ll cherish forever. Bookings for this event are essential, so call us today to secure your table!! 🌸💐

13/04/2024

It's a brunch type of day.... And today we also donate $1 from every coffee to Autism NZ.

11/04/2024

It is always awesome to receive great feedback. Chrissy says
"Hi there, six of us ladies had lunch today. Every meal was amazing, looked great, tasted even better. Just wanted to say thank you. And yep, we will be back." ❤️❤️

08/04/2024

Looking for catering? We can provide everything from breakfasts, lunches, dinners to canapés, platters and Bar work. Delivered only or fully serviced for your next function. Let us know what your looking for and we will provide you with a quote to match your event. Message this page, email [email protected] or Ph 07 884 8338.

05/04/2024

We are supporting Autism NZ this month. Join us between 10-14 April where every coffee sold we will donate $1 to Autism NZ. Also at 10am on the 10th April for 1 hour we will be operating with no lights on and no music to acknowledge the Autistic Community.

The Old Forge Kitchen is a Cafe, Restaurant and Catering Business situated in Te Aroha West.

04/04/2024

We've had a slight menu change and added a couple of new items for you to try. Our new savoury mince with a poached egg is yum! Come on in over the weekend and check it out.

27/03/2024

Weather is looking great for Easter weekend. Were open from 9am on Saturday and Sunday. See you for some chocolate with your Halo Coffee NZ 😀

16/03/2024

A beautiful day for brunch or lunch today.