the hidden kitchen
you found us!
(Well, the website…)
EASTER AND ANZAC OPENING HOURS
GOOD FRIDAY 18.04 - 7:30AM - 3:00PM
EASTER SATURDAY 19.04 - 7:30AM - 3:00PM
EASTER SUNDAY 20.04 - 7:30AM - 3:00PM
EASTER MONDAY 21.04 - 7:30AM - 3:00PM
ANZAC DAY FRIDAY 25.04 - 7:30AM - 3:00PM
PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGES APPLY ON ALL THE ABOVE DATES
(Please note: We operate on a walk-in basis only, no bookings)
(a 15% surcharge applies to all public holidays)
The Hidden Kitchen started nearly ten years ago when a little milk bar around the corner popped up for sale on Gumtree. In my youthful naivety, I ditched my corporate job in the city, waved goodbye to three hours of daily commuting, and returned to my culinary roots. Little did I know that two more venues, six lockdowns, and a couple more kids would come into the mix!
Delicate, flaky pastry meets smooth, vanilla custard. We make our Vanilla Slice fresh onsite at The Hidden Kitchen and safe to say, we're a little bit obsessed
Fast forward to today, and here we are— with two more venues boasting a team of 48 talented staff between them, slightly fewer hairs, and still whipping up sheer deliciousness every day from our little spot in the back streets of nowhere. We take pride in serving home-cooked, honest food, with an emphasis on flavour, local produce, and quality ingredients. A little bit of love is our secret ingredient, and we think you’ll agree it makes all the difference.
BIG NEWS!
This year, we decided to throw our hat (or should we say, pie!) into the ring at the 35th Official Great Aussie Pie Competition (@officialauspiecomp), and guess what? Our first-ever go at a contest (not to mention National...) has scored us not one but TWO shiny medals! GOLD for our Traditional Sausage Roll and BRONZE for our Creamy Chicken, Leek & Corn Pie
If you haven’t tried one of our award-winning pies or sausage rolls yet? Well, now’s the perfect time! Pop by The Hidden Kitchen and St Andrews Kitchen, or grab them from our local retailers, Hawkes Farm and Eagle Ridge, to get a taste of these champions.
And hey, if you’re in the market for something new and delicious to add to your menu, reach out to us about our wholesale options—we’d love to share the goodness.
Our pies, sausage rolls, pasties, and sweet treats are made in-house, and we’re thrilled to announce that our Lamb & Beef Sausage Rolls just won a Gold Medal at the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition! Not to be outdone, our Creamy Chicken, Leek & Corn Pie also took home a Bronze Medal. You can find these award-winning delights not only at The Hidden Kitchen but also at our sister venues, The Kitchen and St Andrews Kitchen. Plus, we supply our goodies wholesale to Hawkes Farm and The Peninsula Beer Garden, so if you don’t find us out in the sticks on Mathis Avenue, you’ll likely bump into our range somewhere on the Peninsula.
Since taking home a Gold Medal for our Beef & Lamb Sausage Rolls, and a Bronze Medal for our Creamy Chicken Pie at this year's Official Great Aussie Pie Competition, we've seen a serious rush for these goodies—and we couldn’t be happier about it! If you haven’t had the chance to wrap your mouth around one of our homemade pies, pasties, or sausage rolls yet, you’re missing out on some of our finest creations. Each one is crafted with love, local ingredients, and just the right amount of comfort to make every bite a winner.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a curious first-timer, now’s the perfect moment to come see (and taste) why these treats were recognized on the national stage. Swing by The Hidden Kitchen or St Andrews Kitchen and grab yourself something delicious. Your taste buds are in for a treat!
Thank you to everyone who’s been supporting us and sharing the excitement—you're what keeps us rolling (literally)!
We’re open seven days a week from 6:30 am for all the early birds chasing their coffee and breakfast cravings, and we stay open until 3:00 pm for those last-minute snacks, late lunches, or caffeine fixes. Our shady, pet-friendly courtyard is perfect for you and your four-legged friends, with limited indoor seating for when the weather turns. We operate on a walk-in basis, but feel free to call us at 03 5985 7702 to check if we can accommodate your group.
Our gluten and dairy-free Peanut Butter Yo-yos have been one of our best-selling biscuits since I first made them many moons ago (will be coming up to ten years soon!)
You'll find them not just on our shelves but across the venues and on the shelves @hawkes_farm
These delectable treats are perfect for dunking in hot chocolate, but I'd advise not leaving them in your drink for too long, as we can't promise they'll come back out again...
I'd also advise against using them as a yo-yo, despite their name, as we can't promise they'll come back up again...
We serve up great cooked breakfasts, 7 days a week, 8am until 2pm, as well as a huge range of delicious sandwiches, wraps, rolls and salads - plus our award-winning homemade pies, sausage rolls, pasties & house made sweet treats are sure to get everyone’s taste buds tickled to perfection. We cater for those on a low gluten diet, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-intolerant and if you have any questions about any of our dishes, our knowledgeable staff will be only too happy to help rest your minds
Our world-famous-in-Tootgarook, Fridge of Delights!