Orewa Surf Life Saving Club cafe - under new management

Visitors to the Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club have a treat in store this summer with new management running the café.

General manager and chef Kevin Morgan, is promising a menu that will focus on fresh summer flavours.

“It will be a slow evolution, with great drinks at excellent prices and simple food, but executed well,” Kevin says.

“There will be a real focus on the community. When customers come in, the team will be ensuring that they are treated well and feel special.

“The café is at such an iconic site, with one of the best views on the Coast.”

Kevin has 25 years’ experience as a chef, both in NZ and overseas. After training in Auckland, he worked for a small hotel in France, a two rosette restaurant in London and on superyachts. Upon returning to Auckland, he was the executive chef at Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island before spending six years as the culinary director at Cook Brothers Hospitality group.

He moved to the Coast eight years ago, and loves the vibe of the community and beach surrounds. When the opportunity arose to run the surf club café, he jumped at it.

“It was a chance to focus on a community-based hospitality venture, on the beach, in a great location and tied into the surf club, which I love. The club has provided heaps of support and are a fantastic team to work with.”

Kevin says the aim is to operate the café seven days a week from early next month.

Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club Cafe General Manager, Kevin Morgan

6 November 2024, Local Matters