The Zenders story began when three sisters wanted to honour their Dutch heritage and celebrate their parents' journey to New Zealand. They aimed to create a space where people could gather, connect and nourish, to celebrate any occasion,. 

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​Our place is your place. 

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Meet friends at the cafe to enjoy a homestyle meal with a hot or cold drink. . 

Now open Thursday to Sunday evenings for dinner, or just a drink and sharing platter.

 

Or Invite all your friends to celebrate your special event, be it a wedding, anniversary or birthday, enjoying beautiful open spaces with a traditional country feel. 

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Zenders is also suitable for corporate functions and funerals, with the boardroom catering to smaller events, Orange room to medium size events, and Zaal to larger events. 

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Located 1km from the Waikato Expressway, 6km from central Hamilton and 15km from Hamilton Airport, Zenders offer an authentic Euro-style facility for every occasion.

 

In the Netherlands, we value ‘gezelligheid’ – a warm, heartfelt welcome. It is our pleasure to host you.