Full Menu For Wellington On a Plate

Punters will be anything but starved for choice during Wellington On a Plate, with 30 events having registered to be part of the inaugural festival.

Festival spokesperson Sarah Meikle, of Positively Wellington Tourism, says she has been overwhelmed by the response from industry for the event, which will see the capital celebrating all things food and beverage for a fortnight next month.

“We knew we’d get a lot of support, but the numbers have definitely surpassed expectations - we’ve had to add a few extra pages to the programme to accommodate everyone!”

Over 40 cafes and restaurants have signed up to take part in the festival’s central event, Dine Wellington, which will see three-course set menus offered. Many are also offering dinner specials and value-adds.

Among the 30 events that will be part of the festival, are craft beer festival Beervana, a Coffee 101 at Mojo’s new waterfront roastery, an Italian-style banquet lunch at Osteria del Toro, behind-the-scenes kitchen tours, cocktail training, Martinborough chef tours, theatre lunches, a comedy dinner, and wine matchings with chocolate and oysters (not at the same time).

“There’s literally something to match every taste and budget – from $12 theatre lunches to gourmet helicopter tours for $399. Some incredible events and ideas have come out of the woodwork so we really hope Wellingtonians and visitors support the industry’s passion, skill and enthusiasm by getting out and making the most of the festival.”

Wellington On a Plate will run from August 17-30. The festival is a new initiative from Positively Wellington Tourism and Grow Wellington, who have established the festival to showcase the city’s food and beverage sector and develop culinary tourism in the capital.

Full programme details, including Dine Wellington lunchtime set menus and dinner offers, will be launched on WellingtonOnaPlate.com on Saturday August 1.

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