Italian and Argentine roots, at home in Aotearoa

Pull up a chair.
Sunday lunch is on.

Nona Pasta is a deliciously social Sunday lunch of handmade pasta, soft drinks and the kind of table talk that makes an afternoon fly.

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An illustrated bowl of fresh pasta with tomatoes, herbs and fern inspired details

Upcoming events

Sunday Pasta Social

Sunday, 6 December 2026 · 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Canterbury Indoor Bowls Association

December event postponed — paid tickets will be fully refunded
Postponed

Sunday Lunch, Rummy & Burako

Sunday, 31 January 2027 · Details coming soon

Canterbury Indoor Bowls Association

Our first event - January booking details coming soon
January announced

A Sunday at the table

12:30pm to 2pm

Pasta lunch

Settle in around the table for fresh pasta, conversation and a relaxed Sunday lunch.

From 2pm

Stay and play

Rummy, board games, cake and coffee for anyone who feels like staying a little longer.

Rummy tables Live on event day →

Rummy live

Find your
table.

Once the draw is made, the player names and table groups will appear here for everyone to see.

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People gathering around a table to make and share fresh pasta

A table for everyone

Bring your story.
There’s room for it.

Nona Pasta brings people together through fresh food, conversation and shared culture. Italian and Argentine roots are at home in Aotearoa, and every culture, family, neighbour and newcomer is welcome.

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Nona’s rule

No knives at
the pasta table.

According to Italian tradition, and Nona herself, fresh pasta should be twirled with a fork and never cut.

Hands shaping fresh pasta
People making fresh pasta together with the Port Hills beyond the window

Coming soon

Learn to make
pasta.

We are exploring relaxed fresh pasta workshops before selected Nona Pasta events. Learn, share stories and start the day around the table. Details will be announced when they are ready.

Say ciao

Questions, partnerships
or a pasta shaped idea?

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