Chelsea Bay

04/06/2026

Chowder season has arrived 🍲🙌

Packed with salmon, prawns, mussels, squid and snapper, our kaimoana chowder is anything but average. Generously loaded and full of flavour, it's easy to see why it's one of the most popular items on our winter menu.

Come in and treat yourself!

28/05/2026

We're open all long weekend!

Come in and treat yourself to our King's birthday specials:

🐟 Baked king salmon, caper butter, toasted five grain, citrus cream

🥩 Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, creamed leeks, buttered carrots and parsnips, roasted smashed potatoes, onion gravy

Whether you're kicking back with family or catching up with friends, we've got a table with your name on it.

See you at Chelsea Bay! ✨

24/05/2026

Dreaming of mastering French pastry… or just really love lamingtons? 🇫🇷🩷

Either way, there's a class for you at the Edmonds Baking School.

✨ Iconic Lamingtons - Sunday 7th June
✨ Classic French Pastry - 3-part course starting Monday 8th June

Bake, learn, and take home something delicious!

Book here 👉 chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/baking-school

15/05/2026

Our new winter menu has landed at Sugar Café ❄️🍴

Think comforting classics, rich flavours, and the kind of meals that warm you up from the inside out.

From chicken parmigiana and hearty chilli to pulled pork burgers and a loaded seafood chowder, there’s plenty to cosy up with this season.

Check out the full menu here:
chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe

We have a wonderful all day dining menu at our Auckland Cafe, plus an extensive range of sweet treats in our cabinet. Watch our patisserie chefs baking from scratch every day!

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Here’s to the mums, mother figures, grandmothers and special people who make life a little sweeter every day!

Sending love from all of us at Chelsea Bay 🩷

04/05/2026

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day plans? 🩷

Join us at Chelsea Bay for a beautiful waterfront experience!

• Enjoy brunch or lunch with our special set menu
• Relax over an elegant high tea
• Get creative with our hands-on Sip & Bake classes

Limited spaces remaining - book now: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay

30/04/2026

Spend Mother’s Day at Chelsea Bay 💐

Enjoy harbour views and a relaxed meal at Sugar Café with our special set menu (including a main and your choice of beverage).

Bookings are essential - we sold out last year, so don't miss out! 🩷

8am - 2pm
$55 adults | $22.50 kids

chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe

24/04/2026

Keeping things local this long weekend? We're open every day - come and enjoy the sunshine with us!

☕ Coffee and delicious eats
🌊 Harbour views
🚂 Mini tours
🛝 Playground
🚶 Scenic strolls

chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay

Chelsea Bay is a visitor experience centre, located at the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory in Birkenhead, Auckland.

19/04/2026

Spend a relaxed couple of hours at the Edmonds Baking School this Mother’s Day with our special Sip & Bake classes 🍹🍰

Create a stunning Chocolate & Raspberry Charlotte Cake under the expert guidance of our Patisserie Chef, while enjoying a cocktail or mocktail.

A beautiful experience to share or simply enjoy for yourself.

Morning and afternoon sessions available. Find out more:
chelsea.co.nz/mothers-day-bake-sip-chelsea-sugar

17/04/2026

One class not enough? 👀

Join us for one of our 3-week courses at the Edmonds Baking School 👩‍🍳🍰

🎂 Cake Essentials (starting May)
🇫🇷 Classic French Pastry (starting June)

Build confidence, refine your skills, and master the classics, all in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Secure your spot now!
chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/baking-school

10/04/2026

Week two of the school holidays got you stumped?

Join us for an easy day out, rain or shine 🌦️

With factory tours running all week, a free interactive baking zone, delicious treats at Sugar Café, and just a few baking class spots left, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy!

Book now 👉 chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay

Chelsea Bay is a visitor experience centre, located at the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory in Birkenhead, Auckland.

01/04/2026

🐰 Looking for something to do over Easter weekend? We’re open every day!

Come for a coffee, enjoy a scenic walk, stay for lunch, then hop on a mini tour aboard our famous pink train.

See you at Chelsea Bay 🩷

Experience a little taste of NZ's iconic Sugar Factory - you will get taken around the Chelsea Sugar Factory site on the Chelsea Bay Train for a 25 minute ride.

28/03/2026

Stay local these school holidays 🐣🍂

From factory tours and kids baking classes to scenic walks and treats from Sugar Café, we’ve got everything you need for a fun day out in Auckland 🙌

Book your Chelsea Bay outing here:
chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay

15/03/2026

A new kids baking class has landed at the Edmonds Baking School 🌈🧁

These rainbow piñata cupcakes hide a colourful surprise inside and are just as fun to create as they are to eat.

The perfect school holiday activity for young bakers!

Secure a spot 👇

Rezdy Online Booking

13/03/2026

A table full of Sugar Café favourites 🍴

Crispy fish and chips, our famous waffles, the loaded Reuben toastie - not to mention our signature fairy floss-topped cocktail.

Delicious food, great drinks, and harbour views to match.

What are you choosing first?

We have a wonderful all day dining menu at our Auckland Cafe, plus an extensive range of sweet treats in our cabinet. Watch our patisserie chefs baking from scratch every day!

07/03/2026

A little shoutout to the incredible women who help bring Chelsea Bay to life every day 💜

From Sue (our coffee queen ☕), to Lesley-Ann (train driver and fabulous tour guide 🚂), and Wendy (head chef extraordinaire 👩‍🍳) - plus all of the other amazing women across our team.

Happy International Women's Day!

06/03/2026

If baking beautiful cakes is on your bucket list… 🍰

Join us at the Edmonds Baking School for our adult Sunday baking classes!

Upcoming classes include:
🍰 Beginner Baking
🎂 Vintage Heart Cake
🍒 Black Forest Gâteau

Spaces are limited - secure your spot now!
chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/baking-school

28/02/2026

Kids need room to roam? Dog in tow? 🐾

Settle in at our pink picnic tables, scan the QR code to order, and sit back and relax while we bring your food and drinks out to you.

See you at Chelsea Bay ☀️

27/02/2026

Slow down for a moment 🌿

A wander through the Chelsea Estate Heritage Park, fresh sea air, and coffee and a treat at Sugar Café.

The kind of Auckland day we love ☕✨

20/02/2026

Dreaming of mastering French pastry? 🇫🇷 🥐

Join us at the Edmonds Baking School for our brand new 3-week Introduction to Classic French Pastry, starting 9th March.

This course is perfect for passionate home bakers ready to build confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Very few spots remain - enrol now!
chelsea.co.nz/classic-french-pastry-baking-course-chelsea-sugar

This three-week course is designed especially for home bakers who want to master classic French desserts without professional equipment or intimidating techniques.

13/02/2026

Love at first bite 💘

Cupcakes, loaded mini chocolate cakes, and take-home fudge (plus all your usual favourites) are ready and waiting at Sugar Café.

Happy Valentine’s Day! 🌸

10/02/2026

We’re leaning in to all things sweet this Valentine’s!
Whether you’re popping in or planning ahead, there’s plenty to love…

🍰 A special high tea on Saturday afternoon - just a few spots left (book ASAP!)

🧁 Valentine’s-themed cabinet treats, perfect to enjoy here or take away

🎂 Take-home fudge and made-to-order celebration cakes

See you this weekend 💕

chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/sugar-cafe

05/02/2026

Long weekend plans? ☀️🇳🇿

Great food, harbour views, space for the kids to play, and a prosecco in the sunshine!

See you at Chelsea Bay 🩷

01/02/2026

Valentine’s Day plans? 💘

We’re going all out at Chelsea Bay this year! Enjoy a special high tea, order one of our stunning full-sized cakes, or indulge in themed cabinet treats and take-home fudge.

A sweet way to celebrate, however you do Valentine’s 💕

We have a wonderful all day dining menu at our Auckland Cafe, plus an extensive range of sweet treats in our cabinet. Watch our patisserie chefs baking from scratch every day!

29/01/2026

As the school holidays come to a close, it’s time for adult baking classes! 🍰

Sharpen your skills, whip up delicious treats, and enjoy a little time for yourself in our 3-week Cake Essentials Course, starting 16th Feb.

🎂 Spots are limited - enrol now: chelsea.co.nz/chelseabay/baking-school

Learn to make a traditional Victoria Sponge Cake with our qualified patisserie chef in our state-of-the-art Edmonds Baking School in a 2 hour lesson.