The Kitchen Project Pop-Up

Since 2018 The Kitchen Project has helped Auckland food entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. And now, The Kitchen Project is popping up at Auckland Startup Week. Come taste what’s next and discover Auckland’s emerging food ventures.

Meet founders behind some of Auckland’s emerging food and beverage ventures, taste their products, hear their stories and buy the products they’re bringing to the pop-up.

These are founders who are turning ideas into products, testing markets, building brands and creating businesses, supported through The Kitchen Project’s food entrepreneurship ecosystem.

If you’re a founder, investor or angel investor, come meet the people behind these ventures and get a taste of what’s emerging from Auckland’s food startup community.

From Mexico to India, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines, alongside home-grown Kiwi ventures, The Kitchen Project is showcasing the diversity, creativity and entrepreneurial energy shaping Auckland’s food ecosystem.

Meet the founders & taste their creations:

🍫 Berry Me - Kiwi-made Choc Raspberries
🌮 Chakal - Mexican Rolled Tacos
🥭 Lassi Lady - Indian Mango Lassi
🍜 Pho Yen - Vietnamese Beef Pho & Summer Rolls
🐲 Irene Dragon - Malaysian Curry Puffs

And there’s more to discover and take home:

🍄 Mushroommate - Filipino-inspired Mushroom Paste & Salt
🍓 Little Pips - Kiwi Fruit Syrups
🍝 Pasta Purists - Pasta Kits
🍪 Pastels - Indian-inspired Macaroons