About Us
Word of Mouth has been operating for over 30 years, delivering delicious high-quality food to cafe customers and catering clients in central Wellington.
Our story dates back to 1989, when the original owners met. They were both cooking at Marbles Restaurant, a landmark dining establishment under the ownership of Ruth Pretty and David Jordan at the time. They decided to establish Word of Mouth as a catering business on Bond Street, but quickly outgrew the space. Five years later, they moved to the current location on Molesworth Street, in the heart of Thorndon. This new space allowed the company to open a cafe and expand the fast-growing catering company to where it is today.
Dine in
Find a seat and enjoy a meal at our cafe. Check out our daily salad and soup specials, or order from our all day breakfast menu. If you’re after something sweet, indulge yourself with a homemade treat made using only whole ingredients such as eggs, butter and real chocolate.
Takeaway
Too busy to dine in? Step away from your desk and pop into our cafe to grab a healthy salad, sandwich or quiche to take with you, along with a coffee and sweet treat to see you through the afternoon. We also have a cooked meal each day that’s ready to heat and eat at home.
Catering
From morning and afternoon teas to corporate lunches or cocktail nibbles, our professional catering service delivers delicious and easy-to-eat food to your office or venue. We can cater to any number of people and all dietary needs. Take a look at our menus and place an order today.
An environmentally conscious business
At Word of Mouth Cafe & Catering, we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. Our initiatives include:
Green packaging
All our takeaway orders use eco-friendly products, which are made from plant-based materials and are compostable. Word of Mouth Cafe & Catering also accepts BYO containers.
Composting and reusing where possible
Our coffee grinds don’t go into the bin – they are free for customers to take home. Coffee grinds have a multitude of uses, from fertilising your garden to deodorising your fridge.