Functions & Events

Manaakitanga for Every Occasion
Nau mai, haere mai.
At Kai Toi, we believe every gathering is an opportunity to share kai, kōrero, and connection.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a corporate hui, or bringing whānau together,
our space is shaped by manaakitanga – the care and generosity we extend to all.
Overlooking the Hatea River in Whangarei is where you will find Kai Toi, a modern contemporary restaurant that encapsulates Māori heritage and values, particularly in respect of Manaakitanga – the principle of exceeding simple hosting by displaying the highest levels of hospitality, care and generosity to all visitors.
With elements of old and new showcasing our kaupapa, creating a welcoming environment whether you drop in for a coffee, a long slow meal with family and friends, or are looking for a restaurant for corporate functions in Whangarei.
This bright and airy venue is beautifully decorated creating an ambience you may be reluctant to leave. Delicious food, a fabulous wine list and attentive but unobtrusive service ensure a memorable dining and meeting experience.
Kai Toi welcomes large groups, family gatherings and celebrations as well as work-based events. If you are looking for a superior business meeting venue in Whangarei or a corporate event restaurant venue, Kai Toi will be delighted to accommodate you.
As a restaurant function venue in Whangarei, Kai Toi is hard to beat; spacious enough to accommodate a sizeable gathering, yet intimate and welcoming so you feel perfectly at home.
Kai Toi, a modern stylish restaurant situated on the banks of the river in central Whangarei is renowned within the local community not just for amazing food and warmth of welcome but also as the premier restaurant function venue in Whangarei.
This bright and spacious restaurant combines the very best of modern dining and impeccable service with the ancient traditions of care, generosity and hospitality making it the perfect choice when you are looking for that special restaurant venue hire in central Whangarei. The contemporary menu, featuring fresh local ingredients is always appreciated regardless of whether you are looking for a business meeting venue restaurant in Whangarei or for a family festive event venue hire in Whangarei – and dietary requirement s such as gluten free can happily be accommodated.
The scenic and tranquil environment around Kai Toi and the calm, welcoming ambience within lend itself perfectly as a restaurant for a corporate function in Whangarei where the staff have the experience and expertise that your event will be memorable for all the right reasons. Whether you desire shared platters freshly prepared for your guests and visitors or pre-ordered plates of mouth-watering food delivered to the tables at a pre-ordained time the organisational ability of the team at Kai Toi will ensure that you are never disappointed.
For simply the best corporate event restaurant hire and private restaurant for business events in Whangarei, entrust yourself to the welcoming embrace that awaits you at Kai Toi Café and Restaurant.
Call today to make your booking.