Our Story
Elizabeth Aikenhead
Owner & Operator
One fateful summer day in 2012, Elizabeth and partner, Trevor Spot, made a detour through Warkworth and immediately fell in love with the village. A few weeks later, she bought a farmhouse, left her TV job and city life, and they moved to Warkworth. Within months, Elizabeth realized her dream of opening a café and Our Lucky Stars was born. Her dynamic personality and love of entertaining have made this café a village staple and community hub. Elizabeth is thrilled that her daughters and niece have also made the move to Warkworth and are part of the café team. Meanwhile, their farmhouse, Mustard Hill has become another dream as a popular bed & breakfast.
Meet the Team
Our talented and dynamic team have a wide range of creativity and culinary skills, taking great pride in their respective roles at the café. Family-owned and operated, the team includes Elizabeth’s daughters, Jennifer and Zoe, as well as her niece Claire.
Jennifer Crinion
Barista, Baker & Cook
Claire Newton
Coffee Roaster & Barista
Zoe Crinion
Customer Care
Alison Young
Baker & Cook
Judith Murtha-Anderson
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
