Pomegranate Kitchen

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Delicious food cooked by former refugees, now Wellington locals

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Pomegranate Kitchen offers catering services and delivers delicious meals prepared by former refugees living in Wellington, to central Wellington workplaces.

We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise with strong values at the heart of the food we serve.

Former refugees who are now Wellington locals are involved at every level of our business - from the Board to writing menus and preparing dishes. The principle “no decisions about us without us” is how we do business.

Founded in 2016 by Rebecca and Ange, the business combines a love of food with the desire to increase the job opportunities available to people with refugee backgrounds resettling in New Zealand.

Finding work is one of the most challenging aspects of resettling in a new country. Language barriers and the lack of local experience or references means it can be very difficult for former refugees to find the right training or job opportunities.

Pomegranate Kitchen has a training and development programme which includes English language, health and safety, kitchen skills and on-the-job catering experience.

With lunch and group catering options, Wellingtonians can discover off-the-beaten path cuisines and new flavours from around the world.

Sharing fresh and authentic food is our way of recognising the rich contribution former refugees make to our society, and making sure our city is a welcoming new home.