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We spent a morning with Nicola Wilson, manager of Volare Cambridge — the calm in the rush, the first one in, the last one out. Here’s what keeps the store humming, and why Cambridge is the ideal place to stock up before you hit the beach this Christmas Eve.

Your guide to easy Christmas gifting, crowd-pleasing catering, and our biggest giveaway of the season – all in one place.

Kane’s strawberries are back for the season, and so is our favourite collaboration. This year we’re celebrating with a Strawberry Shortcake, a fresh strawberry–matcha drink, and one more surprise still to come. Available in stores and at the Farmers Markets until Christmas.

Black Friday, but quieter. Take $10 off your next home delivery when you order online today with code QUIETFRIDAY10. Minimum spend $30. Online only. Ends at midnight.

The festive season is a busy one, so here’s everything you need to know about ordering, delivery, and store hours. Order your Christmas Eve delivery today!

Discover how Volare’s Christmas Mince Tarts are handcrafted with real butter pastry, slow-cooked fruit, brandy, and warm spice. A seasonal favourite for gifting, café cabinets, and Christmas tables. Order online or through our wholesale portal.

Volare took home the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Waikato Business Awards — a win shaped by the support of our staff, suppliers, customers, stockists, and wider community. We were also finalists in the Marketing Award, standing alongside outstanding Waikato businesses. Here’s a look back at the night.

If you’ve tried the in-store slice, you’ll know why this loaf has a following already. We’ve taken our classic banana bread and folded through chunks of Callebaut chocolate, the kind pastry chefs use for its smooth melt and deep, cocoa-rich flavour.

Our new Focaccia Folds 4-Pack is here — the same handcrafted focaccia pockets used in our Chimichurri sandwiches, now available for home delivery and in all stores.

Volare Cambridge is a bright corner bakery on Victoria Street serving Ozone Coffee, handcrafted sourdough, and pastries fresh from the oven.

Most of our Project Local stories are about the growers, makers, and producers who help fill our shelves. This one's a little different. 

For over a decade, this neighbourhood favourite has been bringing organic produce, natural products, and healthy living to Mt Maunganui, with a loyal following that feels more like family than customers.