The little Paua

The little Paua The Little Paua is a beautifully crafted vintage food caravan serving up homemade soul kai. food registration number 15173

Whether it's catering or special events, every dish is made to nourish not just the body, but the spirit of community. On Wednesday we are located in Te puke opposite KFC, all other days we are at the Yard in Papamoa, unless booked for a private function.

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฝ๏ธ You asked... and we're delivering! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰We've been asked over and over again where we'll be this weekend, so here's th...
12/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฝ๏ธ You asked... and we're delivering! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

We've been asked over and over again where we'll be this weekend, so here's the lineup! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ“ TONIGHT (Saturday)
๐ŸŒ™ The Yard
๐Ÿ•” 5:00pm โ€“ 8:00pm

๐Ÿ“ SUNDAY
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Papamoa Community Markets
๐Ÿซ Te Manawa ล Pฤpฤmoa School
๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00am โ€“ 2:00pm

๐Ÿฅ– Fresh Rewana Bread available
๐Ÿฎ Whole Steamed Puddings in stock
๐ŸŒŠ Our delicious Kai Moana Menu is back
๐ŸŸ Whitebait Fritters are back by popular demand!
๐Ÿฆž Lobster Tails available โ€“ but be quick, as stock is limited!

Come down, bring your whฤnau, and treat yourself to some seriously tasty kai! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ˜‹ We can't wait to see you!

07/06/2026

โœจ Matariki is Coming โœจ
If you're planning to celebrate Matariki with some delicious, comforting kai, now is the time to get your orders in before we sell out!
Our biggest Matariki favourites are:
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh Rewena Bread
๐Ÿž Hot Fry Bread
๐Ÿฎ Traditional Burnt Sugar Steamed Puddings
These popular items always sell fast, so don't miss out.
Send us a message to place your order and make your Matariki celebration extra special with some homemade goodness. ๐ŸŒŸ
Orders are now open โ€” get in quick! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿค

โœจ Matariki is Coming โœจIf you're planning to celebrate Matariki with some delicious, comforting kai, now is the time to g...
07/06/2026

โœจ Matariki is Coming โœจ
If you're planning to celebrate Matariki with some delicious, comforting kai, now is the time to get your orders in before we sell out!
Our biggest Matariki favourites are:
๐Ÿฅ– Fresh Rewena Bread
๐Ÿž Hot Fry Bread
๐Ÿฎ Traditional Burnt Sugar Steamed Puddings
These popular items always sell fast, so don't miss out.
Send us a message to place your order and make your Matariki celebration extra special with some homemade goodness. ๐ŸŒŸ
Orders are now open โ€” get in quick! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿค

01/06/2026

What an amazing weekend! ๐Ÿ™Œ

We had a fantastic time at the Little Big Markets in the Mount and the Papamoa Community Markets. The atmosphere was incredible, the support was amazing, and we absolutely loved being part of it all.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, and ordered from us. We truly appreciate every single one of you. โค๏ธ

We'll be back out and about again next weekend, bringing all your favourites with us. Keep an eye on our socials this week as we'll be sharing our locations and trading times soon.

Thank you for your continued support โ€“ we can't wait to see you all again next weekend! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Canceled for today
01/06/2026

Canceled for today

๐Ÿ‘‘ KINGโ€™S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND ๐Ÿ‘‘Weโ€™re out and about all weekend serving up your favourite kai! Come and see us at one of our ...
29/05/2026

๐Ÿ‘‘ KINGโ€™S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND ๐Ÿ‘‘

Weโ€™re out and about all weekend serving up your favourite kai! Come and see us at one of our locations below ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ Saturday
9am โ€“ 2pm
Little Big Markets
Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui

๐Ÿ“ Sunday
8:30am โ€“ 1pm
Papamoa Markets
Te Manawa ล Pฤpฤmoa School

๐Ÿ“ Monday
11am โ€“ 3pm
Tauranga Racecourse

Weโ€™ll have plenty of delicious kai available across the weekend including:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Hฤngi Packs
๐Ÿฆž Limited Lobster Tails
๐Ÿฆ Seafood Boils
๐ŸŸ Whitebait Fritters
๐ŸŒŠ Pฤua on Chips & Pฤua Fry Bread
๐Ÿ” Fish or Beef Burgers with Creamy Pฤua
๐Ÿฅฃ Seafood Chowder
๐Ÿฆ€ Limited Crayfish Meals

See you all over the long weekend โค๏ธ

17/05/2026
We are taking a much-needed wee break today, so we wonโ€™t be open tonight at The Yard โค๏ธGoing forward, weโ€™ll be at The Ya...
17/05/2026

We are taking a much-needed wee break today, so we wonโ€™t be open tonight at The Yard โค๏ธ
Going forward, weโ€™ll be at The Yard once or twice a week โ€” days are still to be confirmed. Weโ€™re also hoping to do one day a week in Te Puke, alongside markets and events.
If youโ€™ve got an event coming up and need catering, get in touch! Weโ€™re available for: โœจ Functions
๐ŸŽ‰ Birthdays
๐Ÿ’ Weddings
๐Ÿข Corporate events
๐Ÿฅ˜ Hฤngi & seafood catering
Keep an eye on our socials as we work behind the scenes to bring some awesome new ideas to life. Weโ€™ve got some exciting things in the works and canโ€™t wait to share them with you all.
As always, thank you so much for the continued support โ€” it means the world to our small business โค๏ธ

Address

1 Enterprise Drive Papamoa
Papamoa
3119

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 2pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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