For the past 10 years, we’ve loved being part of campus life at the University of Waikato.
Established in 2015, we’re a University of Waikato-owned catering company, operated in partnership with Montana Group. We’re proud to bring people together through good food, great service and shared experiences. From everyday moments to the occasions that make university life memorable.
After a decade, we’re still passionate about creating welcoming food experiences for our university community and being a small part of what makes campus feel like home.
Our Story: A Legacy of Manaakitanga at Kahurangi
Kai A Te Rangatira He Korero
The sustenance of the Chiefs is robust debate.
This phrase was gifted to us by the Kaumatua of the University when Kahurangi was first established.
We bring people together to share not just food but also conversation, replenishment and growth that comes from sharing food. This act is at the heart of all communities.
We wish to play this role in the University of Waikato – growing and strengthening it, not just for those who are already part of the University community, but every time we bring new people into that community through an event.
We are committed to using produce and artisan suppliers from our Waikato and Bay of Plenty communities. Our contemporary and innovative table is built from understanding our tikanga and what it can create for taste profiles and techniques.
Our Philosophy
The difference is always on the plate – our food, our creativity, our chefs, our kitchen, our ingredients & our menus.
At the core of our cooking, Kahurangi explores the tikanga of Maori techniques and tastes, using traditional cooking methods and ingredients in our own industry-leading way.
Our state-of-the-art integrated food preparation and delivery system includes huge blast freezers for storing food and “combi” ovens which allow food to be cooked in several different cooking styles – steam, dry heat or fan forced.
Because our kitchens are so sophisticated, it means the food we serve is as well. Our meals are prepared from a range of fresh produce, cooked using top of the range production facilities and delivered to your table within minutes of leaving the stovetop.