Craig & Gail’s Café

$23

Spencer's Capital Crisp

Southern-style fried chicken thigh with tomato, lettuce, chipotle house mayo and bacon guacamole in a housemade brioche bun, with potato crisps. This burger reflects our team’s cultural roots and the inclusive spirit of Whakamaru, the Wellington City Mission’s new community hub. At Craig and Gail’s Café, everyone is welcome, no matter their background or circumstance. Operating on a ‘contribute-what-you-can’ model, the café is about connection, dignity and belonging. Just like Whakamaru, this burger is for everyone.

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.

4Paws Empire

$10

The Good Boy

For dogs only! Beef patty with cheese, beetroot and dog-safe tomato ketchup in a housemade Havreboller yoghurt bun, with a chicken broth "dog beer". A first for the festival, this burger is crafted especially for canine companions. It’s a stacked treat made with love for Wellington’s four-legged foodies

Floriditas

$185

FloriDivas

Back by popular demand after a sold-out run last year, FloriDivas returns to Floriditas for two unforgettable nights of glitz, glamour, and high-energy cabaret. Led by award-winning drag king Hugo Grrrl, a stellar cast of drag performers will take the stage for a dazzling, up-close and electrifying show like Wellington has never seen. You will be treated to a generous and indulgent four-course menu fit for royalty, alongside bubbles on arrival (pink of course). With a front-row seat to the most thrilling drag cabaret in town, expect an evening filled with joy, laughter, a little innuendo and jaw-dropping performances.

Kai Tahi

Free Entry

Burgers Across the World

Kai Tahi’s vibrant food hall hosts a delicious lineup of food vendors from around the world, many of them taking part in Burger Wellington this year, and have created a burger that celebrates their culinary heritage. Over two days, this is your one stop shop to try a lot of the Porirua Burger Wellington offerings and sample innovative and mouth-watering burgers that bring new flavours and unexpected pairings to the table. And don’t leave your pooch behind; there’s even a burger on the menu just for them!

Pepe’s Cafe

$29

Lu’au with Love

Beef patty, with lu’au, povi masima, creamy mayo coleslaw, cheese sauce, taro and corned beef hash, and sweet chilli in a glazed Raro donut bun. A cheeky celebration of the Pacific, Pepe's has incorporated as many of the different Pacific cultures as they could in one burger. Inspired by the Pasifika belief that food is love, it’s comfort, culture and connection in every bite. Made with alofa and served with a smile.

Abandoned Taproom Petone

$27

The Morning After

Pork and fennel sausage patty with pulled pork belly, hash brown, streaky bacon, rocket, smoked cheddar, fried egg, hot honey, Kaibosh charity relish and housemade baked bean aioli in a Brezelmania lipstick kiss brioche bun. Relish crafted by Kaibosh using rescued ingredients and a portion of each sale supports Kaibosh’s mission to nourish communities and reduce waste, this burger helps fight food waste one bite at a time. Vegetarian alternative: Roasted portobello mushroom and halloumi

Rātā Cafe, Zealandia

$21

It Ve-gan with a Vision

Vegetable patty with potato, kumara, pumpkin, carrot and parsnip, with rocket, crispy kale and romesco sauce in a housemade gluten-free bun, with potato, carrot and parsnip crisps and vegan whipped feta dip. A tribute to Zealandia’s valley, a place of restoration, community and forward-thinking sustainability. Inspired by one man’s vision in the 1990s, it honours a future where flavour and care for the planet go hand in hand.

Te Papa Café

$28

Āhuru Kai Kōhua Poaka

Traditional boil-up pork roulade, with Pagro lettuce and tomato, puha mousseline and horopito aioli in a toasted Brezelmania watercress milk bun, with hand-cut kumara fries, manuka honey aioli, a shot of bone broth and a heart-shaped raspberry framboise dessert. Āhuru Kai Kōhua Poaka, meaning the comforting warmth you feel eating a pork boil up, was inspired by the Māori food tradition of a boil-up. The boil-up is a dish of love, traditionally made in big pots for whanau and friends. It brings people together. Te Papa wanted to capture the essence of this traditional Māori meal and give it a gourmet twist.

Rosella

$185

Battle of the Wine Regions

The best winemakers from across New Zealand will battle it out for bragging rights, and raise money for a charity dear to Rosella's heart at the same time. For a second year, three winemakers will put their best grape-crushing foot forward to match a wine from their home region with each course in a five-course degustation menu. Guests will vote for the best-matched wine for each course, scores will be tallied up, and winners will be crowned! All profits will go to Heart Kids Foundation, a charity that Rosella's owners received a lot of support from when their son was born with a congenital heart disease. This is their chance to give back to this great charity and provide the support needed for other families going through the same situation.

Dragons Chinese Restaurant

$108

Dragons Is My Uso

Chef Jessica Tang and legendary home chefs Litia Lefaoseu and Iutita Mallon are drawing on the century long fusion of Chinese and Samoan cuisine and the way food expresses love, ai, and alofa. In the late 1800s, small numbers of Chinese settled in Samoa and became part of a growing multicultural community. There they influenced local customs, made an enduring contribution to Samoan cuisine introducing contemporary favourites such as sapasui (chop suey), keke pua‘a (pork buns) and of course laisa (rice). Dragons celebrate this cultural and culinary fusion by showcasing these favourites and presenting new dishes highlighting the shared love of culinary staples such as taro and noodles, rice, fish, and pork, the magnificent spectrum of Chinese herbs, spices and flavours. Through cooking and sharing food together the chefs honour their culinary heritage, strengthen our connections to one another and celebrate the big and little moments in life. This is a shared-style meal, served banquet style on lazy Susan turntables. Dragons is My Uso was one of the sell-out hits of the 2024 festival - don't miss out! Discounted tables for 10 available for $1000, so get the whole aiga together!

Gear Homestead

$120

Homage to Heritage

Enjoy this celebration of the heritage eras of New Zealand as reflected through the lens of the architecture of Gear Homestead. Enjoy canapés and a four-course degustation, created by chef Dylan Boyd, to walk you through the culinary themes over the years. Immerse yourself in the theme by dressing in vintage evening wear from your favourite era — Roaring 20's, Art Deco of the 30's, Utility era of the 40's, or Mid Century Modern of the 50's. Live music and a complimentary glass of bubbles included in the ticket price.

Double Vision Brewery

Free Entry

Miramar Tacover

Double Vision Brewing is reigniting Wellington’s love for tacos with the return of its wildly popular Miramar Tacover. This year promises to be even bigger, with more tacos, more vendors, more beers, more entertainment and more good times. The entire laneway will be taken over once again - and everyone is welcome to bring the whole whānau to join the celebration. Five taco specialists from across the country will be serving a variety of tacos inspired by flavours from across Mexico. Expect delicious bites from favourites like Hot Like A Mexican, Viva Mexico, The Food Lab and more. Supported by the Mexican Embassy in Aotearoa you'll experience Latin DJs pumping out the best tunes and performers from local Mexican community groups, bringing authentic sounds, sights and energy to the day. No need to pack your bags for a long-haul flight – experience Mexico right here in your own backyard. It’s pay-as-you-go, with tacos and beer both served fresh.

Cicio Cacio Osteria

$265

Due Isole

Join Chef Giulio Ricatti for an extraordinary evening celebrating the bond between two islands — Sardinia and New Zealand. Through a carefully curated nine-course dinner, this event offers a personal and heartfelt exploration of identity, place, and the connection between land and sea. Raised in Sardinia and now at home in New Zealand, Chef Ricatti shares his story through a menu that bridges the wild, untouched landscapes of both countries. Each course is crafted exclusively with New Zealand ingredients, reflecting the rich bounty of our land and sea, yet inspired by the timeless traditions and bold flavours of Sardinian cuisine. Accompanying the meal is an expertly selected pairing of wines from Sardinia and New Zealand, highlighting the unique characteristics of each region while celebrating their shared essence. The thoughtful combination of food and drink creates a dialogue between the two islands, offering diners a chance to taste the harmony of contrasts. More than just a meal, this is an evening of storytelling. Chef Ricatti invites you to journey with him as he reflects on the places that have shaped his life and the meaning of finding a home across oceans. His philosophy of embracing the present moment is woven into every dish, making this event a sensory and emotional experience. Whether you’re a lover of fine dining, an admirer of Sardinian culture, or simply curious about the connections between food and identity, this dinner promises a night of discovery. Step into the heart of two islands and savour their soul in one unforgettable evening.

Everybody Eats at LTD.

Free Entry

The Boil Up

Join Josh Hunter from Whakapapa of your Kai for a special evening as we share a beloved Aotearoa tradition – the Boil Up. A common and comforting kai in many Māori households, the Boil Up is a hearty stew, rich with root vegetables, tender smoked pork bones, ham hock dough boys , and nourishing pūhā. To complete this classic meal, he'll be serving a warm, comforting steam pudding for dessert with charcoal custard and black Dorris plums This kaupapa represents something Josh deeply believes in: providing for many and creating access to nourishing food from the heart. It’s kai born from resourcefulness, designed to feed whānau and community. This event is koha-based, honouring the principle of reciprocity and ensuring everyone can be a part of our table. Nau mai, haere mai – come, gather, and eat with us.

Cable Top Eatery

$30

Te Māmā

Roast chicken with herbed stuffing, roast vege fritter, kawakawa mayo, rocket, feta, and locally foraged kawakawa slaw in housemade fry bread, with a side of rocket salad and Māmā’s signature gravy. This burger is a tribute to the mums, aunties, nans and friends who nourished us with care, wisdom and full lunchboxes. It honours the quiet heroes who stretched roasts across a week, stocked freezers and always made sure we were fed. With 5% of proceeds going to Pēpe Ora to support young mothers and pregnant women, and each burger will be served with a handwritten note from “Mum,” it’s a heartfelt celebration of the love that shows up, meal after meal. Vegetarian alternative: Chicken replaced with a second golden vege fritter