Visa Wellington On a Plate Festival Director Sarah Meikle, says, the team are always seeking ways to encourage exceptional culinary experiences for people, and the festival theme gives Wellington’s chefs the opportunity to have some fun. 

Head of programming Beth Brash, says, that the festival provides a safe space for venues to innovate, try something new, and essentially ‘play’.

Last year there were some incredibly creative festival events and entries, such as the abstraction event at Graze Wine Bar, a hydrogen powered BBQ, and a cheeseburger pickleback that really pushed the boundaries of, ‘what is a burger?'.

Over the years we’ve even had operators test out new restaurant concepts with ‘pop up’ style eateries that have turned into successful restaurants such as Kisa and Chaat Street.

The Festival started back in 2009 to support Wellington’s hospitality venues and next year the festival team will be focusing efforts on one delicious edition of the festival and amplifying the most popular parts of the festival -  events and burgers.

2024 VISA WELLINGTON ON A PLATE DATES

• Visa Wellington On a Plate run from 1 - 31 August

• Burger Wellington runs from 5 - 25 August

The foodie festival aligns with New Zealand’s ultimate celebration of good beer, Beervana, which is scheduled for 23 + 24 August in 2024.  Tickets go on sale early June. Mark your calendars!