Carrie Ede and business partner Bradley MacKay in Salty's Diner which is nearing completion. Photo / David Haxton
A vintage Airstream trailer is the key feature of a new dining establishment about to open in Paraparaumu Beach.
Extensive work has been done on the trailer which will be used as a kitchen and a bar as part of Salty's Diner, in Seaview Rd.
Carrie Ede, who is spearheading Salty's with business partner Bradley MacKay as well as Todd Cameron, said they had been searching for a food truck for a few years, which had the right image to be part of the Salt n Wood Collective restaurant in Waikanae.
"Salt n Wood has got a big meat smoker so we always had intentions of having a food truck that it could supply as well."
An Airstream was discovered and purchased which led to a vast amount of reno work over a long time.
"It's a crazy time to be opening anything now, but it is what it is, and I think it will work.
"It's going to be kind of a social spot where you can meet your mates, have some North End beer, get a really good drippy messy burger, play some pool or arcade games.
"The menu style is food truck which will change often.
"I would like to turn it into a live music venue in time.
"We will just get it open first and see what works."
Bradley said, "I'm excited. This will be a cool place to come and chill out."