The Auckland Food Show – Dishes It up!

The Auckland Food Show – Dishes It up!
28 – 31 July, ASB Showgrounds

The Auckland Food Show is set to take the ASB Showground by storm! With a diverse and dynamic group of exhibitors, even the most foodie of foodies will be sure to discover a new delectable delight or culinary skill to take home with them. Get prepared with this list of hot picks and make sure you have your tickets at the ready!

Street Food Alley – Got a bit of a rumble in your tummy? Head to the new Street Food Alley where you’ll be in a food-lovers paradise - satisfy your hunger, rest your tired feet and fill up on some delicious food and beverages. With authentic Japanese dumplings from Akemi’s Goyza, Filipino fare from Nanam all washed down with Good George Brewery.

Cigna Healthy Hub – Want to eat healthy and feel great? Of course you do! The Cigna Healthy Hub makes it easy to find health-giving products by gathering them in one spot at the show. The Cigna Healthy Hub includes:
• Products free from gluten, dairy, refined sugar, preservatives, and chemical additives.
• Raw foods, wholefoods, superfoods, plus vegan, vegetarian and Paleo diet options.
• Certified organic products, cruelty-free products, and detoxification products.
• Products and services that promote or support natural health, wellbeing, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility.
Exhibitors include Blue Frog cereals, Ceres Organics, CHIA nutrient rich beverages, Crawlers, Dr Feelgood, Cyclops Yoghurt

Countdown Fresh Market – looking for the freshest ingredients, then Countdown Fresh Market brings together growers and experts of fresh fruit and vegetables, so you can enjoy healthy, great tasting produce that has been carefully grown and picked for you. Sample the freshest and tastiest fruit and vegetables from the experts plus be inspired by cooking tips and recipe ideas.

Nespresso Discovery Sessions - Nespresso invites you to discover Your Nespresso Moment through demonstrations pairing their coffee with key moments of your day, the Nespresso Discovery Sessions will be a chance for coffee lovers to take part in an interactive session, with a series of popular coffee creations suited to different moments of your day.

Whirlpool Cooking Theatre – included with your entry ticket, you can enjoy free cooking demonstrations in the Whirlpool Cooking Theatre. Don't miss the chance to see some of New Zealand's top culinary talent share their secrets on cooking fabulous meals at home. Josh Emett will be taking you through his best-selling Madam Woo dishes Sui Mai, Hawker Rolls and Squid. Ray McVinnie will delight in his demo of a easy tomato and cheese tart, roasted beef fillet with soft boiled egg and anchovy dressing, and a quick dessert of fruit with tamarind. Up and coming star Emma Galloway treats the crowd to simple and beautiful gluten free baking and last but not least, Robert Oliver with his fabulous singing sidekick Cindy of Samoa, will be entertaining the crowds with his samoan food from the heart.

The Pacific Hub – Pacific Islands Trade & Invest has partnered with 8 Pacific companies to promote a range of high quality food and beverage products from the Pacific Islands at the Auckland Food Show. Sample a range of high quality products from the Pacific Islands including award-winning beer and coconut oil from Samoa; premium Arabica coffee from Papua New Guinea, vanilla from Nuie, handcrafted chocolates from the Solomon Islands and a range of biscuits, wraps and bottled water from Fiji.

The Food Show is on from Thursday 28 – Sunday 31 July. Early bird tickets start at $26 for adults, $15 for under 12s, while under 5s are free. Tickets are available online at www.foodshow.co.nz, get the best rates, and go in the draw to win a Sunshine Coast foodie escape for two including return flights, five nights accommodation, cooking school and a gourmet tour. Access to all show features and cooking demos is included in your ticket.

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