Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ

Christchurch's leading Functions and Wedding Venue, Providing unique heritage castle style celebrations since 1918.. Only 10 mins from Christchurch City Centre.

PLUS a warm and inviting coffee shop & Bar with a popular sunny and secluded beer garden. Corner of 200 Hackthorne and dyers pass road

Photos from Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ's post 06/09/2024

Ready for open.

9am to 4pm over the weekends.

200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, Christchurch
www.signofthetakahe.co.nz

04/09/2024

*Job Title: Cafe Cook/Baker*

*Hours:* Minimum or 20 hours per week (Thursday to Sunday). School hours can be arranged for the right candidate.

*About Us:*

We're a cozy cafe looking for a skilled and versatile team member to join our crew! If you're passionate about cooking, baking, and making great coffee, we'd love to hear from you.

*Job Summary:*

We're seeking a Cafe Cook/Baker who can multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to prepare a variety of cabinet food, small brunch items, and or course make exceptionally good barista coffee.

*Responsibilities:*

- Prepare and cook a range of cabinet food, such as sandwiches, salads, and quiches
- Bake sweet and savory treats, including muffins, cakes, and pastries
- Make high-quality barista coffee, including espresso, cappuccinos, and lattes
- Assist with food preparation, presentation, and plating
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
- Work collaboratively with our front-of-house Cafe Manager and his team to ensure seamless service

*Requirements:*

- Previous experience in a cafe or restaurant environment of at least 3 years.
- Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Excellent cooking, baking, and coffee-making skills
- Strong attention to detail and presentation
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Friendly and approachable demeanor

If you're a motivated and skilled cook/baker with a passion for great food and coffee, please apply with your resume and a brief introduction. We can't wait to meet our next team member!

Must be currently in Christchurch NZ, must have a work visa, Ability to work weekends. Cashmere Christchurch location.

cv to [email protected]

26/08/2024

Very Cool. We should of asked if it had cup holders..

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350391544/christchurchs-weird-green-vehicle-has-now-been-identified

23/08/2024

Wow these are popular!! New batch just arrived. Weekend coffee anyone?

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜?

Our delicious limited edition edible biscuit cups complement our Lux Whittakers Mocha or our yummy Belgium Hot Chocolate perfectly, or even just enjoy your usual hot drink.

Give them a try this weekend, while stocks last.



200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, Christchurch NZ.

Winter Opening hours
9am to 3pm Thursday & Friday
9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday

23/08/2024

Band setup and ready to Rock!!

22/08/2024

Setting up for a good knight.

14/08/2024

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜?

Our delicious limited edition edible biscuit cups complement our Lux Whittakers Mocha or our yummy Belgium Hot Chocolate perfectly, or even just enjoy your usual hot drink.

Give them a try this weekend, while stocks last.



200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, Christchurch NZ.

Winter Opening hours
9am to 3pm Thursday & Friday
9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday

Photos from Zhuoya Photography's post 02/08/2024

Wow.. Just WOW!! ๐Ÿฅฐ

01/08/2024

"๐•€๐•Ÿ๐••๐•ฆ๐•๐•˜๐•– ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•’ ๐•ฆ๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•ข๐•ฆ๐•– ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•™๐•š๐•ค๐•ฅ๐• ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•” ๐••๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•–๐•ฉ๐•ก๐•–๐•ฃ๐•š๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•– ๐•’๐•ฅ ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•– ๐•Š๐•š๐•˜๐•Ÿ ๐• ๐•— ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•– ๐•‹๐•’๐•œ๐•’๐•™๐•– โ„‚๐•’๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•๐•–"

While the Castle illuminates at night and the city lights are flickering in the distance, join us for our famous Spit Roast High Country Dinner.

๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ง๐จ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ!!
Dine in our stunning Castle dining room and lounge by candlelight, where a delicious, High Country-house-style buffet dinner is served (all guests sit around in either tables of 8, 12 or banquet style long seating), offering a wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with fellow colleagues or group members.

Savour traditional New Zealand cuisine, featuring locally sourced meat and vegetables, with dietary options available.

๐–๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ:

- 6:00 pm: Enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink in the grand lounge
- 7:00 pm: Dinner is served in our beautiful Castle dining room.
-8:30pm Retire to the lounge for evening drinks.

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**Minimum Group Bookings of over 40 guests** with final numbers confirmed two weeks before the day of dining including any dietary requirements.

We look forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with you.

๐ŸฝGroup prices are around $56 per person for the food.
๐ŸทDrinks packages available or pay bar.
โ˜Ž๏ธContact us for more information.
โฐ๏ธDates subject to availability.

Some Midwinter and Christmas dates still available.

**Friday Lunchtime sessions are also available Mid August to mid December**

Photos from Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ's post 01/08/2024

In safe hands. Left at our cafe.

Photos from Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ's post 30/07/2024

Come up the Hill to the Heart of Cashmere

27/07/2024

A wee reminder. we have a few slots left, Book your team for the end of season celebration.

โšฝ๏ธSpace for 50+
โšฝ๏ธOptions for BYO pizza.
โšฝ๏ธExclusive bar and with soft drinks and packets of chips provided.

www.signofthetakahe.co.nz
or
Message us for more details.

26/07/2024

Experience the magic of a Christchurch winter with a fun-filled snowy weekend, complete with a fairytale castle, a toasty fire, and a delicious cup of Mulled Wine to warm your heart and soul!

Snow not included. Unless Chris Lynch gives us a favoural snow forcast...

PS. Show us your Takahe Winter Snow Photos if it snows!!

25/07/2024

Can you believe this??!!!

We are about to celebrate Five Years of Resilience and Adaptation.

We have gone through it all!!

Reopening a heritage building that was closed for 8 years, Starting a business 6 months before Covid.....(didn't see that one coming). Along with Rent, Food & Heating cost increases that have heavily impacted us all.

However, with a smile and a jump in the air with a click of the heals we now find ourselves heading into 5 years in Business.

โ˜•๏ธOur "Pop in Cafe downstairs has changed a lot. Now offering hot cabinet food too. plus the usual suspects and many many new yummy seasonal items.
๐Ÿฅ‚Functions & Weddings have seen a major increase.

๐Ÿ‘ฅOur loyal customers haven't changed a bit and we thank you for supporting us throughout all of this epic adventure.

Hmmm.. Sooo. How do we celebrate this journey?

25/07/2024

Well we have cracked a top 10..

We love our car community and love being active within it!

๐Ÿš—Organise your car club Sunday Chill BBQ with us for this Spring, Summer & Autumn season!!

https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/christchurch-cracks-top-10-list-of-car-loving-communities/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0mwDcPjvc56JvbT-NWtDcGnzQ560vvDmFYt5yA4jfw7xwwF8pdDDn0VlQ_aem_k3m8IDAhXq_IdXeBrLCzYA

25/07/2024

Is it even a trip to Victoria Park, Cashmere to walk the dog complete without a takeaway coffee and a muffin? ๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ Especially as there are free dog treats available!!

Photos from Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ's post 19/07/2024

Moments of serenity and relaxation. Take a seat at one of our cozy tables and sample our delicious coffee variations. Our team also ensures that the sweet and savoury cabinets are constantly filled with countless freshly baked cakes and treats.

200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, Christchurch.

www.signofthetakahe.co.nz

14/07/2024

๐•บ๐–š๐–— ๐•ถ๐–“๐–Ž๐–Œ๐–๐–™ ๐–œ๐–Ž๐–‘๐–‘ ๐–‡๐–Š ๐–œ๐–Š๐–†๐–—๐–Ž๐–“๐–Œ ๐–† ๐–“๐–Š๐–œ ๐–˜๐–๐–Ž๐–—๐–™ ๐–‹๐–”๐–— ๐–™๐–๐–Š ๐–“๐–Š๐–๐–™ ๐–‹๐–Š๐–œ ๐–œ๐–Š๐–Š๐–๐–˜... โš”๏ธโšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ“ฏ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

06/07/2024

P A R T Y Why?

Photos from Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ's post 04/07/2024

How many coffees do you drink in a week?

We still don't charge for Alternative Milks!

Sooo... Think how much you would of saved if you purchased all your coffees with us.

Just saying...

02/07/2024

Step into our cafe and embark on a journey through the intriguing past of the ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐š๐ค๐š๐ก๐ž. Indulge in our expertly crafted coffee drinks and mouthwatering baked goods, ๐—”๐—ก๐—— receive a 10% discount on Thursdays and Fridays as a gold card holder.

Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ Christchurch's leading Functions and Wedding Venue, Providing unique heritage castle style celebrations since 1918..

Only 10 mins from Christchurch City Centre. PLUS a warm and inviting coffee shop & Bar with a popular sunny and secluded beer garden.

Photos from Sign of the Takahe Christchurch NZ's post 15/06/2024

๐ŸŽฅ The Frighteners (1996)

Sign of the Takahe
200 Hackthorne Road
Cashmere 8022
Christchurch, Canterbury
New Zealand

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200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere
Christchurch
8022

Opening Hours

Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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