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“One of my absolute joys has been creating everything \u2014 even breads and relishes \u2014 from scratch, in our own kitchen. We put a lot of thought into how the kitchen was going to work, and Neil from BCE had some really good ideas.\u201d
\n\u2014 Sarah Searancke, Culinary Director, Zephyr Caf\u00e9<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\nWellington may be one of the world\u2019s windiest cities, but inside the Takina Convention Centre, the breeze turns into something far more inviting.<\/h1>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
Zephyr Caf\u00e9 and Bar, which opened in June 2023, offers a welcoming refuge for locals, conference visitors, and food lovers alike. From the moment guests step inside, it delivers a sense of calm and attention to detail. Every element\u2014from d\u00e9cor and layout to the breads that are made from scratch, relishes, and seasonal menu items\u2014is curated to ensure a memorable experience.<\/p>\n
Founded by hospitality veterans Sarah and Nigel Searancke and Anthony John, Zephyr blends the team\u2019s catering expertise with the freedom to craft every detail. “We put a lot of thought into everything, because we want to give our clients the most memorable cafe experience that they could have.” says Sarah.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n
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The caf\u00e9 seats 120 inside, with an additional 30 outdoors, and serves both \u00e0 la carte and counter-style options. All savory dishes are prepared in the open-concept kitchen, while sweet and baked products are made in a dedicated catering kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality across every offering.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=”5536″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
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At Zephyr, the kitchen isn\u2019t just functional\u2014it\u2019s a reflection of Chef Sarah\u2019s vision. She took the lead in designing the space with the help of Neil Thomson from BCE (their Moffat dealer), ensuring every detail supported her workflow and passion for cooking. The kitchen is fitted with Moffat commercial equipment, including a combi from our Turbofan EC40 combi oven range<\/a>, Waldorf cooking range<\/a> and a Merrychef high-speed oven<\/a>, supports both everyday caf\u00e9 service and large-scale catering events hosted on the Takina Centre\u2019s ground floor.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
\u201cI was always dead set on my kitchen lineup, but we put a lot of thought into how the kitchen was going to work,\u201d Sarah shares. \u201cI\u2019ve always had Waldorf and I love it; it\u2019s been good for me over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n