Happy Plate Kitchen

02/08/2026

A dream coming to life 🌱
Our new garden beds are here, and they’re even more beautiful than we imagined.

Built by Jake Egland Carpentry and his youth crew, they were designed not only for growing food, but also to create extra seating, especially for older community members who may find it difficult to sit on the grass.

We’re so excited to begin growing our own herbs and bringing the garden-to-kitchen dream at Happy Plate to life.

This project was made possible through a generous grant from Holyoake, and through the leadership, passion and incredible support of coordinator Haley Lawrence. Haley, we truly couldn’t have done this without you.

A huge thank-you also to Zepha Rose for the hard work of filling the garden beds and helping bring them to life.

From an idea on paper to soil in the garden—this is what community looks like. Now it’s time to plant. 🌿

26/07/2026

We don’t just make food.
We’re part of something bigger.

It starts with an ecosystem —
the people who grow, the local produce we source,
the care behind every choice.

We may not grow it ourselves (yet — watch this space 👀)
but we choose to support the people who do.

What we source shapes what we create.
What we create shapes how we feel.
And how we feel shapes how we live.

When food is meaningful,
it doesn’t just nourish us —
it influences the choices we make every day.

And those choices ripple outward —
back into the food, the community, the ecosystem.

It’s not just a plate.
It’s a cycle 🌿🔄

This is the Happy Plate Cycle.

→ Come be part of it!

19/07/2026

18/06/2026

04/05/2026

We’re sitting here at 4:30 on a Friday… and for the first time in months, we’re not rushing into service.
Just feeling it.
Grateful. Proud. A little bit in disbelief.
Six months ago this was just an idea — a dream of a youth-powered, community-driven kitchen bringing people together around nourishing, flavourful food.

On Friday service… it came to life in a way we couldn’t have imagined.
Over 200 people. 185 plates sold, down to the last grain of rice. Youth bands, youth stalls, youth running the kitchen — absolutely smashing it.
At one point we just stopped and looked around…“What have we created here?”

This season has been full — long days, hard physical work, learning curves, and a lot of unknowns. And also… connection, growth, and something that feels deeply meaningful.
To the young crew — watching you step up, take ownership, and grow in confidence has been one of the greatest rewards.
To everyone who came, ate, danced, supported, shared a moment with us — you made this what it is.

We’ll take a short winter pause, but we’re not disappearing. Pop-ups, brunches, and special moments will still happen when the weather plays along.
If you felt something here — please leave us a Google review (link in bio), or send us ideas on how to make this even better by DM or email [email protected].

This was just the beginning.
We’ll be back next season — stronger, clearer, and ready to build something even deeper with you.
🧡 Joelle + Dor

23/04/2026

Big love to our local creatives sharing playful kids’ activities and magic at tomorrows Happy Plate Festival ✨ + space to wander and check out our youth market stalls — all from 4:30pm 🎉

BUBBLES ~ Big bubble making and play. Buckets of Linda’s magic giant bubble mix and wands to share!

FOREST FAERIE (Aria) will be offering a nature wand-making activity using foraged materials and yarn, for a gold coin exchange. Forest Faerie invites magic and wonder in nature, inspiring all ages to connect with creativity and play.

CIRCUS PLAY ~ Come try some Circus skills with Zak: juggling, acrobatics, slacklining and why not giving a go on the unicycle?!

DENMARK SKATE INC will be hosting a relaxed hang space by the skate park. Drop in for a chat with Kizza and Rose, connect with the local skate crew, learn about what’s coming next, and pick up some handy skate tips.

🎊🧚🏽‍♀️🫧🤹‍♀️🎪🛹

23/04/2026

HoneyDrop is a reverent weaver of delicate & dynamic soundscapes. Her sets traverse sensual & lyrical oases that are designed to inspire both b***y shaking and spirit upliftment. Expect globally inspired tunes and a playful yet soulful atmosphere.

Catch Jackson Brown, on the mic alongside DJ HoneyDrop, the audio calligrapher, for some high-tier hip-hop. Expect sharp wordplay, rhythmic wit, and the raw energy of creative improv.

A one-night-only set starting around 7pm to close the season—bringing it home with rhythm, flavour and community at Happy Plate from 430-830pm.

​✨💃🏻🍑🎤🎧🎉

21/04/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that “The Jig Is Up” are performing at Happy Plate Kitchen this Friday, 5:30–6:30pm 🎻🎤🎶🍀✨

Evie, Poppy and Sienna Raii are a talented local trio bringing high-energy Celtic, folk-fiddle and gypsy vibes. Keep an ear out during their set — they’ll be inviting you to join in some interactive reel dancing… how fun! 💃🏻🌿🎉

A special full-circle moment for us: Evie and Poppy (The Primordial Notes) opened our very first Happy Plate of the season, and now they’re back with Sienna Raii to help us close out what’s been a truly beautiful season ✨

See you on the dance floor 💛