A-Grade Auckland Council Registered Bakery located in Muriwai, Auckland, New Zealand
The Waitea Road
Honesty Shelf
How does the honesty shelf work?
The shelf is located next to my mailbox outside my home-bakery in Muriwai during weekends usually (weather permitting). The shelf is 100% self-service and relies on an honesty-based system.
As a Mum of 4, I often do not have the time to work a market stall or storefront, which is where the idea of my honesty shelf was born! A portable, mini roadside bakery that my community could enjoy, that doesn't interfere with my time with my children.
The shelf is out only on the weeks that I bake, which is not every week as I have many other commitments. I will post on my Facebook & Instagram pages when the shelf will be out so please follow me there to be updated.
How does the shelf work?
The shelf operates on a unique "pay what you can" model, where my visitors have the freedom to browse & choose from a variety of baked goods and pay what they feel comfortable with. Goods are freshly baked & vary each week. I believe that everyone should have access to delicious treats, and I'm excited to share my love of baking with you.
Occasionally, I will run themed days, such as $5 day (where everything on the shelf is $5), or Mystery Bag day where $10 gets you a bag full of yummy treats!
All themed days will be clearly labeled on the shelf.
The shelf is cash only.
Safety-precautions
Food safety is important, which is why I have various measures in place to keep my baked treats in tip-top shape.
Chilled-deserts - My shelf is equipped with an ADORABLE mini-fridge which keeps chilled desserts cool & fresh. Stock is checked & rotated by me as required.
Tamper-proof products - All items on the shelf are sealed to keep them safe from pests (excluding bread loaves). This also means someone can’t open up a package, tamper with it, and an unsuspecting customer wouldn’t know, as it would be obvious that product seal has been broken.
Tamper-proof cash-box - The shelf has a built in cash box, meaning it cannot be opened or removed.
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