Zen's Kitchen
By Zen Unzeitig
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Zen's Kitchen
Project 2016-09-17 10:44:15 +1200
Hi my name is Zen,
A few years ago my fiancé and I moved to her home town Murchison from Wellington where we began to embark on our dream of having a sustainable, environmentally friendly food caravan business focused on organic, alternative, nutritious, healthy vegan / vegetarian meals.
Over the last couple of years we've had a stall at the local market and events which have done really well and we already know that our food caravan will be a successful addition to the town.
Murchison has around 3000 vehicles passing through per day in summer and we would like to provide travellers and locals with alternative food options which are currently not available in this area.
We'd like to bring foods, from different parts of the world to this town.
We have already proven this to be a great success at the local market.
Having the caravan allows for catering around the top of South Island at occasions such as alternative weddings, birthday parties and other events.
I have designed the food caravan in a way that means we can cook anything. We are not limited or restricted to cook only some specific types of food.
I have been working on the caravan full time for the last 12 weeks and we have already invested over $18,000 into this project. We need your to help finish it - and there are some great revards for supporting us!
Please find us on Facebook@ZensKitchen.nz where all the photos of the progress are.…
About us:
I am 35 years old and I am originally from the Czech Republic.
I have been in the cooking industry for about 18 years.
I have started at Chefs collage, then worked in factory cooking 3000 meals a day, I worked in different restaurants, managed a Boarding House on a Ski field in the Czech Republic.
I moved to Edinburgh where I worked in 5 star hotels as Chef de Partie and pastry chef.
I moved to NZ 9 years ago and was mainly focused on working in cafes including in Wellington at Fidel's on Cuba St.
Then an opportunity arose to redesign and run the kitchen at Commonsense Organics on Wakefield St. in Wellington.
I am always interested in learning new cooking styles and I've been cooking vegan meals with my Fiancé for about 7 years. Having the opportunity to learn about organic, gluten free, nutritious meals for people with different dietary needs seemed like a great challenge to me and I really enjoyed it!
Working at Commonsense Organics really broaden my knowledge and appreciation for Organic and nutritious foods.
My Fiancé Polly has worked as a vegan baker for a number of years and is also very passionate about nutritious and healthy food.
We work well together and we are both committed to our vision of providing the best food we can.
This is where the money will go towards:
Water set up — Sink tap $200, Water pump $200, Water filter $120, Water fittings $150 (Total $670)
Gas set up - gas bottle $75, Gas fittings plus gas fitter labour $1100 ( Total $1175)
Need to replace the front glass of the caravan $200, Splash back glass behind the stove $150 ( Total $350)
Council Licences $400, Warrant of Fitness $50, Gas WOF certificate $50, Electrical WOF $80, (Total $580)
Pay Electrical invoices $2450
Under bench fridge $500
Uniforms, shoes $250
Pots, pants, bowls.. $600
Food mixer $900
Food processor $800
First food supply $700
Logo prints $500 ?
Power generator $2900
If by any chance we manage to raise more money, the rest will go towards paying of the vehicle to tow the caravan with,
Buying a chilled food cabinet and another equipment for the kitchen...
Massive thanks to:
For helping us with our rewards!!
For more info about the rafting check out them web site http://www.rivers.co.nz
or Facebook@UltimateDescentsNewZealand
And
Vintage Store Murchison
Facebook@dustandrustnz
For leting us use their workshop to do the work on the caravan!!!!
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Pledgers 34
11/10/2016 at 5:27pm
10/10/2016 at 8:11am
"All the best for your new adventure. We are looking forward to taste you delicious creations."
06/10/2016 at 6:24pm
06/10/2016 at 7:40am
05/10/2016 at 8:49pm
29/09/2016 at 8:19pm
"All the best Zen & Polly, may your dream become a reality really soon! "
28/09/2016 at 7:41am
28/09/2016 at 7:39am
"All the best... Looking forward to it!"
28/09/2016 at 5:55am
"Great idea! This will be great for Dunedin :) "
27/09/2016 at 8:45pm
"I'm a sporadic visitor to Murchison & often thought the place needed better food options. Looks good. I hope you get what you need!"
26/09/2016 at 6:34pm
"Best vegan burgers ever!"
26/09/2016 at 8:54am
24/09/2016 at 4:21pm
"Your food is awesome! "
24/09/2016 at 11:55am
"it feels great to be using my money this way, win win, local, ethical and filled with positive karma "
23/09/2016 at 5:27pm
23/09/2016 at 4:30pm
22/09/2016 at 11:33pm
22/09/2016 at 5:07pm
"Best wishes your food is delicious "
22/09/2016 at 10:20am
22/09/2016 at 7:49am
"Yay, good job you guys! Looking forward to stopping in next time I'm in Murch."
22/09/2016 at 7:15am
22/09/2016 at 3:12am
"Love what you are up to - can't wait to see the finished product sometime :)"
22/09/2016 at 1:19am
"Already nice and hard work is done. Perfect idea. Zen, Go ahead on that! I believe in you. Perfect."
21/09/2016 at 8:07pm
"Good luck with your venture"
21/09/2016 at 7:30pm
21/09/2016 at 7:29pm
21/09/2016 at 7:28pm
21/09/2016 at 7:27pm
21/09/2016 at 7:09pm
"Its the least we can do brother! Best of luck xx"
21/09/2016 at 5:05pm
"Can't wait to come and visit soon to see you both (and your caravan!). xx"
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Zen's Kitchen
Project 2016-09-17 10:44:15 +1200
Hi my name is Zen,
A few years ago my fiancé and I moved to her home town Murchison from Wellington where we began to embark on our dream of having a sustainable, environmentally friendly food caravan business focused on organic, alternative, nutritious, healthy vegan / vegetarian meals.
Over the last couple of years we've had a stall at the local market and events which have done really well and we already know that our food caravan will be a successful addition to the town.
Murchison has around 3000 vehicles passing through per day in summer and we would like to provide travellers and locals with alternative food options which are currently not available in this area.
We'd like to bring foods, from different parts of the world to this town.
We have already proven this to be a great success at the local market.
Having the caravan allows for catering around the top of South Island at occasions such as alternative weddings, birthday parties and other events.
I have designed the food caravan in a way that means we can cook anything. We are not limited or restricted to cook only some specific types of food.
I have been working on the caravan full time for the last 12 weeks and we have already invested over $18,000 into this project. We need your to help finish it - and there are some great revards for supporting us!
Please find us on Facebook@ZensKitchen.nz where all the photos of the progress are.…
About us:
I am 35 years old and I am originally from the Czech Republic.
I have been in the cooking industry for about 18 years.
I have started at Chefs collage, then worked in factory cooking 3000 meals a day, I worked in different restaurants, managed a Boarding House on a Ski field in the Czech Republic.
I moved to Edinburgh where I worked in 5 star hotels as Chef de Partie and pastry chef.
I moved to NZ 9 years ago and was mainly focused on working in cafes including in Wellington at Fidel's on Cuba St.
Then an opportunity arose to redesign and run the kitchen at Commonsense Organics on Wakefield St. in Wellington.
I am always interested in learning new cooking styles and I've been cooking vegan meals with my Fiancé for about 7 years. Having the opportunity to learn about organic, gluten free, nutritious meals for people with different dietary needs seemed like a great challenge to me and I really enjoyed it!
Working at Commonsense Organics really broaden my knowledge and appreciation for Organic and nutritious foods.
My Fiancé Polly has worked as a vegan baker for a number of years and is also very passionate about nutritious and healthy food.
We work well together and we are both committed to our vision of providing the best food we can.
This is where the money will go towards:
Water set up — Sink tap $200, Water pump $200, Water filter $120, Water fittings $150 (Total $670)
Gas set up - gas bottle $75, Gas fittings plus gas fitter labour $1100 ( Total $1175)
Need to replace the front glass of the caravan $200, Splash back glass behind the stove $150 ( Total $350)
Council Licences $400, Warrant of Fitness $50, Gas WOF certificate $50, Electrical WOF $80, (Total $580)
Pay Electrical invoices $2450
Under bench fridge $500
Uniforms, shoes $250
Pots, pants, bowls.. $600
Food mixer $900
Food processor $800
First food supply $700
Logo prints $500 ?
Power generator $2900
If by any chance we manage to raise more money, the rest will go towards paying of the vehicle to tow the caravan with,
Buying a chilled food cabinet and another equipment for the kitchen...
Massive thanks to:
For helping us with our rewards!!
For more info about the rafting check out them web site http://www.rivers.co.nz
or Facebook@UltimateDescentsNewZealand
And
Vintage Store Murchison
Facebook@dustandrustnz
For leting us use their workshop to do the work on the caravan!!!!
Comments
Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.
We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.
11/10/2016 at 5:27pm
10/10/2016 at 8:11am
"All the best for your new adventure. We are looking forward to taste you delicious creations."
06/10/2016 at 6:24pm
06/10/2016 at 7:40am
05/10/2016 at 8:49pm
29/09/2016 at 8:19pm
"All the best Zen & Polly, may your dream become a reality really soon! "
28/09/2016 at 7:41am
28/09/2016 at 7:39am
"All the best... Looking forward to it!"
28/09/2016 at 5:55am
"Great idea! This will be great for Dunedin :) "
27/09/2016 at 8:45pm
"I'm a sporadic visitor to Murchison & often thought the place needed better food options. Looks good. I hope you get what you need!"
26/09/2016 at 6:34pm
"Best vegan burgers ever!"
26/09/2016 at 8:54am
24/09/2016 at 4:21pm
"Your food is awesome! "
24/09/2016 at 11:55am
"it feels great to be using my money this way, win win, local, ethical and filled with positive karma "
23/09/2016 at 5:27pm
23/09/2016 at 4:30pm
22/09/2016 at 11:33pm
22/09/2016 at 5:07pm
"Best wishes your food is delicious "
22/09/2016 at 10:20am
22/09/2016 at 7:49am
"Yay, good job you guys! Looking forward to stopping in next time I'm in Murch."
22/09/2016 at 7:15am
22/09/2016 at 3:12am
"Love what you are up to - can't wait to see the finished product sometime :)"
22/09/2016 at 1:19am
"Already nice and hard work is done. Perfect idea. Zen, Go ahead on that! I believe in you. Perfect."
21/09/2016 at 8:07pm
"Good luck with your venture"
21/09/2016 at 7:30pm
21/09/2016 at 7:29pm
21/09/2016 at 7:28pm
21/09/2016 at 7:27pm
21/09/2016 at 7:09pm
"Its the least we can do brother! Best of luck xx"
21/09/2016 at 5:05pm
"Can't wait to come and visit soon to see you both (and your caravan!). xx"