Meet Charles Williams, co-Founder of Bowler, as we chat about what’s cooking, what inspires them and what they love about Takapuna!
Q: What inspired you to open Bowler?
A clear mission, get better food, to more people. We saw a gap in the market for fast food that was healthy, high quality, and genuinely good value. We wanted to make that kind of food accessible.
Q: If someone’s visiting for the first time, what’s the one dish they have to order?
The #1 Chicken (or Tofu). It’s our best seller for a reason. Lebanese-inspired flavours with sumac dressing, hummus, and chickpeas, filled to the brim. High in protein, high in fibre, and packed with flavour.
Q: What ingredient or recipe are you loving right now?
The shoyu egg. We marinate free-range eggs in soy and citrus until they’re jammy and delicious, the perfect hit of umami on any salad.
Q: What’s your favourite memory at Bowler?
Watching the kitchen get absolutely hammered at lunch, and the team working together like the high-performance unit they are. Seeing them in their element, smashing out great food for a packed room, witnessing that is the best feeling.
Q: What do you love doing in Takapuna when you’re not at Bowler?
Swimming. Nothing beats finishing a busy shift and heading straight into the sea for a long swim. Counting down the days until summer!
Pop in to Bowler and try their Must-Try Dish: #1 Chicken Salad (and go in the draw to WIN dining vouchers!)
WHERE: 40 Hurstmere Road (Eat Street)
https://www.bowlerbowler.com
Stay tuned throughout the month as we meet more of the makers behind the incredible tastes of Takapuna!️