Kāpiti Artisan Pantry showcase at Coastlands for a Season of Local Flavour
The Kapiti Artisan Pantry is coming to Coastlands Shopping Centre over the Christmas season, where you can check out Kapiti’s talented food and beverage producers in a celebration of local flavour, craftsmanship, and community.
From October through December the pantry space will showcase a line-up of Kāpiti artisan producers, offering shoppers the perfect chance to taste, sample, and shop local in the lead-up to Christmas. Expect everything from handcrafted chocolates, small-batch sauces, specialty drinks, preserves, tea, bread, and more - each product locally made.
From the outset, this initiative was designed with the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs in mind, providing an opportunity to create meaningful employment pathways for local young people.
By integrating workforce development into this initiative, the project has provided an opportunity to gain practical retail and product knowledge experience that supports local young people in achieving their long-term employment aspirations.
The Kāpiti Artisan Pantry is a collaboration between the Food and Beverage Cluster, Kāpiti Coast District Council Economic Development team, Visit Kāpiti and Coastlands Shopping Centre - funded by WellingtonNZ. The initiative is designed to shine a spotlight on local businesses and give shoppers a unique, festive experience.
“The Kāpiti Artisan Pantry is a destination for locals and visitors to discover the best of our region’s food and beverage talent. It also gives our local producers a platform to showcase their products, connect directly with customers, and grow their businesses” – Neil Mackay, Chair, Economic Development Kotahitanga Board (EDKB).
Eighteen local businesses from across Kāpiti will be taking part in this foodie collective, with Sarah Abaniel, Kapiti Chocolate Factory, leading the way as Kāpiti Artisan Pantry Manager.
Coastlands Shopping Centre is proud to support local producers by providing a space where their talent, craft, and hard work can be sold.
A Festive Hub of Flavour
The Kāpiti Artisan Pantry is designed as a festive hub of flavour, where producers will share their stories, offer tasting sessions, and bring to life the passion behind their craft. It’s the perfect reason for visitors to make Kāpiti a destination, adding the Kapiti Artisan Pantry to their summer itinerary and experiencing the region’s unique flavours, creativity, and local talent.
“The Kapiti Artisan Pantry is a great way to showcase the incredible food and beverage talent in our district and give our community the chance to shop local this Christmas.” – Richard Mansell, Coastlands Shopping Centre CEO
