One80 Restaurant

$199

Behind the Masque

Experience a groundbreaking culinary collaboration between two leading Indian chefs: Varun Totlani of Mumbai’s Masque — India’s No.1 restaurant three years running and ranked 19th in Asia’s 50 Best and 68th in World Top 50 — and Chef Chetan Pangam of Wellington’s award-winning One80° Restaurant, a two-time Burger Wellington champion and New Zealand Beef and Lamb Ambassador. This exclusive event brings together signature dishes from both chefs in a refined, eight-course tasting menu, blending modern Indian cuisine with nostalgic flavours from their shared culinary heritage. Inspired by Chef Chetan’s recent travels to India and Chef Varun’s first visit to Aotearoa, the menu will take diners on a journey through India — intertwined with memories, personal stories, and a showcase of New Zealand’s incredible seasonal produce. Expect bold flavours, inventive techniques, and a uniquely immersive dining experience, with a specially crafted cocktail included . Optional wine pairings are available for purchase on the night.

Rogue & Vagabond

Free Entry

Indian Street Eats

On opening night of Visa Wellington On a Plate enjoy Indian Street Eats, a one-night-only collaboration between long time friends Masque’s Chef Varun Totlani and One80’s Chef Chetan Pangam, popping up at the Rogue & Vagabond. Masque is India’s number one restaurant three years running and currently ranks 19th in Asia’s 50 Best and among 68th in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. One80 is a two-time winner of Burger Wellington, known for bold flavours and innovative dishes. So this is street food with serious cred. This laid-back evening brings the bold, vibrant spirit of Indian street food to Wellington, elevated with a touch of flair and finesse. Expect a cosy, high-energy vibe with Bollywood beats, finger-licking food, and good times flowing all night. Guests can enjoy a walk-up, takeaway-style service, with a menu full of delicious street eats served hot and fast. Drinks will be available from the Rogue & Vagabond bar team, making it the perfect mix of flavour and fun. You’ll also have the chance to meet the chefs and hear the stories behind the food. No bookings, just show up hungry!

Inverlochy Art School

$185

Painting with Sugar

Step into a creative collaboration that blends culinary and visual artistry. Over three hours, you’ll experience the intersection of art and food as you draw, paint, and indulge in hand-crafted pastries nestled amongst other still-life objects. Set within the historic halls of Inverlochy Art School, this event brings together Sugar Flour’s Maxine Schecter and Inverlochy’s skilled tutors for a guided artistic journey. Maxine is a French trained pastry chef who has worked in restaurants and patisseries in Wellington (Logan Brown), Paris (Gâteaux Thoumieux), London (The Fat Duck and Sketch) and is the author of Patisserie Made Simple: The Art of Petits Gateau. The artistry of Maxine's pastries, set within two intricately composed still life installations, will serve as both inspiration and delight, featuring four hand-crafted pastries paired with refined tea and non-alcoholic bubbles. As you work under the guidance of Inverlochy’s expert tutors, you’ll explore traditional and contemporary drawing and painting techniques, all inspired by the textures, colours, and forms of food. This event bridges two creative disciplines - some confections are designed to reflect the artists’ works, while others become the starting point for your own artistic exploration. Designed to welcome artists of all skill levels, this session provides all the materials you need, so you can focus on your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or someone curious about trying your hand at still-life art, you’ll find a supportive environment that encourages experimentation and expression. Beyond the canvas, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind Sugar Flour’s confections. Each pastry tells a story, celebrating the collaboration between Inverlochy’s artistic heritage and Sugar Flour’s culinary expertise. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage all your senses in a setting that merges Wellington’s vibrant art and food cultures. Whether you’re here to create, indulge, or simply try something new, this event promises an unforgettable experience.

Ombra

$160

Pesce alla Ebraica

Ombra welcomes beloved former-Wellington restaurant Field & Green for this special continuation of their iconic Wellington On a Plate Jewish cuisine series. Join Laura Greenfield and the chefs at Ombra for a special five-course dinner celebrating the diaspora of Jewish cuisine - ‘Pesce alla Ebraica’, a Jewish-Italian fish cuisine. In the 16th century, Jewish immigrants from the Iberian and Levant regions came to the coastal trading cities of Livorno, Venice and Rome, bringing their Sephardic traditions and produce, including the humble tomato. Fish has always been a primary ingredient in Jewish cooking and is considered pareve (neutral in the observance of dietary laws) and so for new immigrants, fish could be bought from a non-kosher market. Because fish was plentiful, it symbolised prosperity and led to some fascinating culinary creations that have made a long-lasting impact on Italian cuisine.

Garage Project Wild Workshop Taproom & Cellar Door

Free Entry

The Cheese Bar

Garage Project and Le Marché Français present the Cheese Bar, popping up for three delicious nights at Garage Project’s Wild Workshop. This special collaboration features a carefully curated cheese and beer-filled menu, beer and cheese tasting flights, ooey-gooey cheese toasties, and other cheesy delights, all served alongside an extensive selection of Garage Project and Wild Workshop beers. Guests are invited to settle in for a cosy evening of beer and cheese, served à la bonne franquette.

Lola Rouge Restaurant & Bar

$75

Stretch & Slurp

Celebrate old friends and new flavours as Lola Rouge and Taste of Home unite to celebrate the art of hand-pulled noodles and innovative Asian fusion cuisine. This unique collaboration brings together longtime friends and culinary innovators, whose journey began in the warmth of shared kitchens. Lola Rouge Executive Chef Jason Ng and Taste of Home Chef Tina Hu worked together years ago. Now they find themselves managing and owning restaurants within 100m of each other and were inspired to work together again to create dishes from their childhood and meals they love. Prepare for a bold and flavourful four-course journey through Asia that celebrates taste, tradition, and technique. The curated menu promises to pack a punch, blending the best of both restaurants with a mix of reimagined classics and soulful, homely flavours, and finishing with a shared dessert tasting platter. From start to finish, Stretch & Slurp promises a feast that is bold, comforting, and best enjoyed in the company of great friends and loved ones!

Dee's Place

Free Entry

28 HongKong St. Bar Takeover

On opening night of Visa Wellington On a Plate, two powerhouses will come together for a one-night-only international bar takeover. 28 HongKong Street isn’t just a bar – it’s a legend. Widely credited with sparking Singapore’s modern cocktail revolution, this hidden gem behind a modest 1960s shophouse façade has become one of Asia’s most awarded and celebrated cocktail institutions. With a sharp focus on artisanal spirits and American-style craft cocktails, 28 HongKong Street helped put Singapore on the global cocktail map. For one extraordinary night, they will bring their signature style, swagger and world-renowned service to Dee’s Place in Wellington. Since opening in late 2023, Dee’s Place has helped redefine the city’s bar scene. Specialising in American whiskies and beers, this tucked-away basement bar is already making serious waves, having taken home Outstanding Bar, Outstanding Cocktail Menu and Outstanding Bartender at the inaugural Welly Hospo Awards last year. Guests can expect bold flavours, delicious cocktails and hospitality on another level, with drinks from 28’s current menu as well as bespoke creations designed just for the night.

Graze Wine Bar

$125

Pizza My Heart

A love letter to one of the world's most beloved foods - pizza! Using famously loved up paintings from throughout history as inspiration, Michele Benigna (Flour & Gold) and Max Gordy (Graze) will be serving up a fine dining experience of pizza and a culinary exploration of art. Six courses of hand-crafted pizza.

Glou Glou

Free Entry

Milk Bar

Garage Project and Glou Glou are teaming up to showcase beer’s sweeter side and let the malt shine. This indulgent collaboration pairs a range of Glou Glou's famous pastries, fried chicken and other showstoppers with Garage Project favourites, a curated selection of dessert beers, and two exclusive brews crafted especially for the event. Inspired by playful and nostalgic flavours, over three nights Garage Project will bring back the spirit of the original 2015 Milk Bar event while offering something fresh for first-timers. A must for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love of bold beer.

Cuckoo Emporium

$169

Makers and Shakers

Makers and Shakers is back for 2025. Indulge in three one-of-a-kind love potions, each masterfully crafted by the talented team at Cuckoo Emporium and served in a unique ceramic vessel. These beautiful, handmade pieces come from the skilled local potters of the Wellington Potters Association. As you sip and savour your delicious concoctions, listen to the shakers tell their love stories behind their potions and the makers speak the sonnets of their creations. Your ticket includes three alcoholic cocktails, light snacks and three bespoke ceramic pieces to take home. (*Pottery shown are the vessels from the 2024 event and will be different this year)

Everybody Eats at LTD.

Free Entry

We 💛 Mac 'n' Cheese

A feast with purpose, where every bowl makes a difference. Celebrate the final day of Visa Wellington On a Plate and the end of winter with the ultimate comfort food: mac 'n' cheese, served all day long. Two of Wellington’s legendary food rescue and community dining champions, Everybody Eats and Kaibosh, are joining forces to serve piping hot mac 'n' cheese, raising funds to help feed the community. As official charity partners of the festival, they are turning comfort food into real impact. For just $10, each bowl will help fund a three-course meal for someone in need through Everybody Eats or provide a day’s worth of food for a family via Kaibosh. Customise your mac with a range of toppings and flavours, all made from rescued food, showcasing just how delicious food recovery can be. In the lead-up to the event, Everybody Eats and Kaibosh will be calling on their social media followers to share their favourite mac 'n' cheese combos, with the top picks featured on the day. Diners can enjoy their meal seated in the Everybody Eats restaurant or opt for takeaway to share with the whānau or flat. The goal is to serve 2,000 bowls and fund 2,000 meals for the community. Join the celebration, enjoy incredible kai and help make a real difference.