Tastes of NZ win on the day
The taste of New Zealand has been crafted into a delicious menu at Morrinsville’s Cafe´ Frock, and these innovative offerings have proved popular with local residents and tourists alike.
They have also seen Cafe´ Frock, situated in the head office of renowned fashion designer Annah Stretton recognised at the Matamata-Piako Business Awards, winning the Bayleys Business Excellence Award for Morrinsville.
A panel of industry experts commented on the outstanding team, and the effort and passion they put into creating and serving awesome food.
Karissa van Essen, one of the two head chefs at Cafe´ Frock, said it was a privilege to attend the awards, and to win was absolutely fantastic.
‘‘It is a testament to the hard work every team member has put in, and to win was incredible,’’ van Essen said.
‘‘We will continue to improve, and provide the best possible food and service to our customers.’’
Cafe´ Frock is fast becoming the preferred cafe for both locals and visitors, and foodies are delighted to discover the innovative and indigenous menu, designed and made fresh daily, using local organic and free range products where possible.
With the current awareness of the obesity epidemic, over 20 per cent of the cakes and sweets menu is refined sugar free, as this offers significant health benefits to customers.
The cafe introduced indigenous foods to the menu recently, including wild pork and venison, kawakawa, watercress and puha.
‘‘It is a testament to the hard work every team member has put in.’’
The Hanging Beef Sausage is served with a peruperu and watercress salad, and the topping on the Piako Pizza includes piko piko fronds and kawakawa leaf.
Cafe´ Frock Morrinsville direc- tor Annah Stretton said it is important that the cafe and head office employ as many locals as possible.
‘‘We use social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram, as we find these are the best marketing tools to increase brand awareness,’’ Stretton said.
‘‘Innovation in marketing comes from our original photography and unique recipes.’’