Festival Menu Proves Popular

Festival Menu Proves Popular

Nearly half of all Visa Wellington On a Plate events have sold out, with numerous extra sittings or dates being added due to increased demand.

Festival co-director Sarah Meikle says hands-on classes, degustation dinners and celebrations of craft beer have proven popular this year.

“While a number of additional events are close to sell-out, there’s plenty still available throughout the 17-day culinary festival, starting August 10.

“Wellington Fisher & Paykel MasterClass kicks off the first weekend of Visa Wellington On a Plate and showcases a fantastic mix of talent to suit a range of abilities and tastes.

“From Tarte Tartin with imaginative chef, author and food stylist, Julie Le Clerc, to industry secrets with internationally acclaimed chef, Ben Shewry, there really is something for everyone.”

Those who missed out on Ruth Pretty’s sell-out Is The Moon Really Made of Cheese? can still join her at An Enchanted Cinderella Feast at St James Theatre, help her pay A Culinary Tribute to Mrs Royal, or perhaps Rock and Rule in Ruth’s Kitchen.

Young adults can get their hands deep in curds with DIY Cheese for Curious Teens, while kids will have an eggcellent time at The Great Lunch Scramble with the Egg Guy. Youthful outdoor enthusiasts will love learning how to build and cook on a campfire at Staglands Campfire Cooking.

Warm up this winter with Te Muna in a Glass and Wellington Wine Walkabout: The Art of Testing, Tasting and Talking Wine. For something different, watch experienced mixologists attempt to create a cocktail that tastes like an American cheeseburger at Hawthorn Lounge Burger Challenge.

Compete for the Social Cooking title at Welly’s Best Cooks, or get a group together for a stake-out of different sorts at The Great New York Steak Night. Uncover the inside story with L’affaire au Chocolat’s Chocolate out of the Wrapper, or enjoy a creative take on Asian fondues with Modern Asian II.

For those looking for a picnic with a twist, purchase tickets to Wai-ella Pop-up Picnic in the Park. Top Wairarapa produce will be served in a rustic chic, pop-up picnic held in Moore Wilson’s upstairs car park.

If seafood is your weakness, help Cobar restaurant Ferry the Oysters to the Bay, or indulge in a Seafood Banquet at Shed 5. Be Grilled at Artisan Restaurant + Bar where they make meat and seafood tastes like it used to.

On the second weekend of the festival, craft beer fans will be hopping to the capital for Beervana, while the final weekend is best for those with a sweet tooth, with the popular New Zealand Chocolate Festival hitting town.

Visit VisaWellingtonOnaPlate.com for more details or to book your tickets.

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