The Kitchen Project

The Kitchen Project Inspired by La Cocina in San Francisco, The Kitchen Project is an innovative programme aimed at emerg This means you can still work while taking part.
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The Kitchen Project has affordable commercial kitchen space for product development and a leading programme to help launch your business. We will train you in what it takes to make a successful food business, team you up with some of the best in the industry as your mentors, and help you get cooking in the kitchen. There’s a selection process and if you’re one of the businesses chosen, you’ll star

t a six-week induction followed by a 20-week development programme with a commitment of 9 hours per week. We are changing the foodscape in west and south Auckland by supporting local food entrepreneurs to grow and thrive. We want you to help us change the food that’s made, sold and eaten in these areas by making affordable, healthier, culturally appropriate foods available, so people have better choices to make.

Looking to start your journey?We have an intake starting at the end of May, so maybe this one’s for you?
07/05/2026

Looking to start your journey?

We have an intake starting at the end of May, so maybe this one’s for you?

What an amazing time we all had at Kai Franklin event In Pukekohe ✨The high school students did us proud 🔥If you missed ...
05/05/2026

What an amazing time we all had at Kai Franklin event In Pukekohe ✨

The high school students did us proud 🔥

If you missed it, keep an eye out for our next one.

28/04/2026

Nae Nea’s Kitchen is always on hand at local markets to bring you pickles when you need them ✨
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Catering also available ✨

What a night in Pukekohe!Kai Franklin’s Chef’s Table event earlier this week was a roaring success. Guests enjoyed mouth...
22/04/2026

What a night in Pukekohe!

Kai Franklin’s Chef’s Table event earlier this week was a roaring success. Guests enjoyed mouth‑watering courses from some of Pukekohe’s best restaurants, beautifully served by students from Pukekohe High School, all while being serenaded by incredibly talented local musical stars. 🎶

Missed out? Mark your calendar now for Eat Street on 22 June 2026 — you won’t want to miss it! More details coming soon at audo.co.nz/community events.

The Kai Franklin Chef’s Table is a family affair – building community wealth while preparing young people for the real w...
15/04/2026

The Kai Franklin Chef’s Table is a family affair – building community wealth while preparing young people for the real world 🍴

https://www.thekitchenproject.co.nz/product/kai-franklin-chefs-table/

Not only do we have 5 fabulous main street restaurants creating the menu and beverage list, we will also be looked after by the fantastic students from the Pukekohe High School Hospitality Pathway Course.

We gathered together just before the school holidays for a training session at 1 Roulston – it was fantastic to see the Pukekohe professionals take the young ones through their paces before their real world experience on the 20th April !

Last chance to head over to our website and get your tickets ✨

Photoshoot time is graduation time - congratulations to our 24th cohort of The Kitchen project ✨
14/04/2026

Photoshoot time is graduation time - congratulations to our 24th cohort of The Kitchen project ✨

Pull Up a Chair: Kai Franklin Chef’s Table Returns to Pukekohe ✨On Monday 20 April 2026, the Kai Franklin Chef’s Table r...
09/04/2026

Pull Up a Chair: Kai Franklin Chef’s Table Returns to Pukekohe ✨

On Monday 20 April 2026, the Kai Franklin Chef’s Table returns to Pukekohe for one unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of Franklin’s food, people, and place.

Book your spot today by heading over to our website ✨

Our recent alumni gathering, made SO special by having our first TKP manager Sreshta Sridhar & Baby Zara back on holiday...
07/04/2026

Our recent alumni gathering, made SO special by having our first TKP manager Sreshta Sridhar & Baby Zara back on holiday from London - once whanau always whanau✨

Last week we were at Auckland Central Library for our 25th Cohort tasting session. We have some amazing foodies on their...
02/04/2026

Last week we were at Auckland Central Library for our 25th Cohort tasting session.

We have some amazing foodies on their way to becoming entrepreneurs in the small business world ✨

Mitchel - thegrandmeatball
Journee - islandholisticsnz
Ashten - Harleston Foods Limited
Stephanie & Jack - berryme.nz

Success tastes like… Mango Lassi! 🥭We are so proud to celebrate Rupa as she makes her debut. It takes immense hard work ...
31/03/2026

Success tastes like… Mango Lassi! 🥭

We are so proud to celebrate Rupa as she makes her debut.

It takes immense hard work and dedication to bring a product from concept to table, and Rupa has done it with style.

Supporting local culinary talent is at the heart of our community.

Let’s show Rupa some love in the comments! 👇

29/03/2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market loves to support new businesses to get established and thrive.

It's always wonderful to see Connie visiting graduates of the Kitchen Project course - such a valuable kick-start for food entrepreneurs. It was lovely to see her this morning.

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