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Annual Chef’s Health & Allergy Awareness Kai 2025
Warm Pasifika Greetings to You All
We’re excited to announce the 7th annual Chef’s Health & Allergy Awareness Kai – 2025.
Ana is now recruiting 5 professional chefs to join this year’s special 6-course dining experience.
These events are deeply meaningful – they allow us to get creative, raise awareness, and honour chefs who are committed to creating menus that are lighter, healthier, and free from common food allergens.
While living and working in London from 2012 to 2015, ‘Ana experienced first-hand the impact of compulsory. Allergy Awareness Training under UK law. All food handlers were required to hold a certificate, and every food service provider had to display allergen charts for consumers. This not only supported her daughter Gia’s dietary needs but also inspired chefs to adapt – removing nuts from menus, cooking with oil instead of butter, and introducing more plant-based and vegan options.
Returning home to Aotearoa, ‘Ana saw a gap in allergy awareness and decided to take action.
Through this 6-course Health & Allergy Awareness event, she brings together community, culture, and kai – one plate at a time.
We invite you to join us as we tell our stories through food and shine a light on allergy and health issues affecting Pasifika and Māori communities.
Warm Pasifika Greetings to You All,
We’re excited to announce the 7th Annual Chef’s Health & Allergy Awareness Kai 2025.
Ana is now recruiting 5 professional chefs to join this year’s special 6-course dining experience.
These events are deeply meaningful – they allow us to get creative, raise awareness, and honour chefs who are committed to creating menus that are lighter, healthier, and free from common food allergens.
While living and working in London from 2012 to 2015, ‘Ana experienced first-hand the impact of compulsory. Allergy Awareness Training under UK law. All food handlers were required to hold a certificate, and every food service provider had to display allergen charts for consumers. This not only supported her daughter Gia’s dietary needs but also inspired chefs to adapt – removing nuts from menus, cooking with oil instead of butter, and introducing more plant-based and vegan options.
Returning home to Aotearoa, ‘Ana saw a gap in allergy awareness and decided to take action.
Through this 6-course Health & Allergy Awareness event, she brings together community, culture, and kai – one plate at a time.
We invite you to join us as we tell our stories through food and shine a light on allergy and health issues affecting Pasifika and Māori communities.
Event Details
Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Time: 6.30PM – 9.30PM
Where: Caro’s Wine Event Room, 14 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Your ticket includes:
✔️ A beautifully curated 6-course Pasifika-inspired, all plant-based menu
✔️ Storytelling from each chef about the dish they’ve created
✔️ Kava tastings on arrival
✔️ Beverages included (wine pairing by Caro’s Wines)
✔️ Live music & guest speakers
✔️ A night of connection, education, and celebration
(Street parking available)
Event Details
Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Time: 6.30PM – 9.30PM
Where: Caro’s Wine Event Room, 14 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Your ticket includes:
✔️ A beautifully curated 6-course Pasifika-inspired, all plant-based menu
✔️ Storytelling from each chef about the dish they’ve created
✔️ Kava tastings on arrival
✔️ Beverages included (wine pairing by Caro’s Wines)
✔️ Live music & guest speakers
✔️ A night of connection, education, and celebration
(Street parking available)
This is more than fine dining – it’s a movement. A plant-based, Pacific take on traditional dishes that prioritises our health and well-being – and aligns with our kaupapa of awareness and inclusion.
We hope to continue sharing our story, culture, and culinary creativity across Aotearoa and the world. We’re honoured to host you and serve you with warmth, soul, and hospitality.
Past events have attracted support from:
Allergy NZ
Vegan Society Aotearoa
Coeliac Society NZ
Corporate organisations
Media (as seen on Tangata Pasifika – “The Tongan chef who started her own healthy food delivery business in Auckland”)
🎥 Also featured on:
"Fine dining raising allergy awareness for Pasifika and Māori" (YouTube)
We look forward to welcoming you to our food, and our stories.
Malo 'aupito, Fa’afetai lava, Vinaka, Meitaki, Fakalofa lahi atu, Ngā mihi.
Please advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements.
Sponsorship opportunities are open now for this event. Please contact us to learn more about our packages.
This is more than fine dining – it’s a movement. A plant-based, Pacific take on traditional dishes that prioritises our health and well-being – and aligns with our kaupapa of awareness and inclusion.
We hope to continue sharing our story, culture, and culinary creativity across Aotearoa and the world. We’re honoured to host you and serve you with warmth, soul, and hospitality.
Past events have attracted support from:
Allergy NZ
Vegan Society Aotearoa
Coeliac Society NZ
Corporate organisations
Media (as seen on Tangata Pasifika – “The Tongan chef who started her own healthy food delivery business in Auckland”)
🎥 Also featured on:
"Fine dining raising allergy awareness for Pasifika and Māori" (YouTube)
We look forward to welcoming you to our food, and our stories.
Malo 'aupito, Fa’afetai lava, Vinaka, Meitaki, Fakalofa lahi atu, Ngā mihi.
Please advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements.
Sponsorship opportunities are open now for this event. Please contact us to learn more about our packages.
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