Noble Rot Wine Bar

$255

Chocolate Indulgence

“Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get” – Forrest Gump Chocolate’s 4,000-year history began in present day Mexico where it was used in rituals and as medicine. Mayans, Aztecs and the Spanish have all celebrated liquid chocolate as the drink of the Gods. Now’s your chance to understand why as Elle Crocker, head judge for the New Zealand Chocolate Awards, adds a taste of indulgence to a five-course degustation menu where chocolate is the hero. Not just for the sweet tooth, these dishes will inspire your senses and celebrate chocolate in its many forms and flavours. All courses artistically paired with wines which champion chocolate as a worthy dinner companion.

t Lounge by Dilmah

$99

Taste of Paradise

Bringing tea cocktails to the main stage, Taste of Paradise will take you on a gastronomical journey to Sri Lanka. With a selection of Dilmah tea-inspired cocktails, this event will challenge how you view and enjoy tea. Discover the perfect pairings made by mixologists Senuka and Tyree and chefs Jeewa and Shaun, as they bring you the best flavours from the kitchens of Sri Lanka with four expertly crafted tea cocktails and nibbles.

GPO

$250

Tides & Terroir

Surf ‘n’ Turf gets a luxury upgrade from Executive Chef Carl Maunder and the GPO team. Expect a menu that shows off the best of New Zealand’s produce, from our bountiful land and abundant seas. Each course showcases regionality by pairing Cloudy Bay wines and ingredients that focus on enhancing the terroir. Wagyu and whitebait, Kurobuta pork and Tora Coast pāuā; a true New Zealand celebration of land and sea. This event is proudly supported by Cloudy Bay. This event cannot cater to dietary requirements

Glou Glou

$25

Double Shot

Celebrate Wellington’s specialty coffee culture. This event is a rare opportunity to dive into our city’s remarkable coffee history and gain fresh insight into the here-and-now of the industry, over an early morning flat white. In these extremely limited sessions, you’ll get to see an exclusive preview of the upcoming coffee documentary series ‘Specialty – a Wellington Coffee Story’, followed by a live panel-discussion featuring legends from across the trade. Coffee included, of course!

Chaat Street By Vaibhav Vishen

Free Entry

Dastarkhān

Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, has long been hailed as the epicentre of culinary excellence. The origins of Lucknawi cuisine can be traced back to the royal kitchens of the Awadh region, where Nawabs and chefs competed to create the most exquisite dishes fit for royalty. Lucknawi cuisine is all about flavours, with influences from Persian, Mughal, and regional Indian cuisines. Lucknawi cuisine reached its zenith during the era of Awadh, when Lucknow became the cultural and culinary capital of the region. The Awadhi Nawabs, known for their refined taste and patronage of the arts, transformed Lucknawi cuisine into a celebration of flavours. The royal kitchens were abuzz with culinary innovation, resulting in the creation of iconic dishes that continue to enchant palates today. From kebabs fit for royalty to biryani and beyond.

Tandoori Heritage

Free Entry

Taste India

Taste your way around India this August Tandoori Heritage celebrates the abundance and variety of Indian street food. Indulge in a culinary journey with regional street dishes that are bursting with aromatic spices and rich flavours. From the popular pav bhaji and Delhi favourite ram ladoo, to North Indian street food dishes like fragrant and hearty choley bhature to the crispy and tangy aloo tikki chaat. Expect bold flavours that will have you transported to the bustling streets of India. *Please note this event was spread over two restaurants in the printed programme guide, but will now be exclusively at Tandoori Heritage.

Willis Lane

Free Entry

Taste of Play

Relive the joy of childhood at Taste of Play – where an array of eclectic vendors take you on a nostalgic journey, crafting reimagined renditions of the classic comfort foods we all adored as kids. Descend underground into the home of food-meets-fun as Willis Lane transforms into an immersive sensory playground designed to delight everyone from the young to the young-at-heart.

Beach Babylon

Free Entry

The World of Welly Wonka

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two? Beach Babylon can! Come on a fantastical journey to the World of Welly Wonka – a nostalgic and whimsical nod to the Roald Dahl classic. Beach Babylon's bespoke food and drink menu and Bill’s Candy Shop inspired décor will provide an unforgettable dining experience set in a world of creativity and pure imagination. They’ve combined Wonka’s brilliance with exceptional Wellington produce and mixed in a little Babs’ magic.

Cicio Cacio Osteria

Free Entry

Via Giulia

Let the Cicio Cacio team transport you to Giulia, a narrow street in the middle of Rome. This restaurant takeover will run for the whole month and is dedicated to the Eternal City and its cuisine. There will be dishes you love like carbonara, and lesser-known dishes to show you a side of Italian food you’ve never seen before – think fritti, paste fresche, frattaglie (offal), and contorni all served with the best Italian wines and accompanied by live music in true osteria style.

Wilson Barbecue

Free Entry

World Record Attempt

Be part of history as Wilson Barbecue attempts to sell more burgers in a day than anyone else has before. Starting with breakfast burgers and then into lunch and dinner, this is your chance to eat burgers for every meal of the day. 10% of the sales will be donated to WELLfed. So, help make this dream come true for Wilson Barbecue by bringing a world record to little old Johnsonville and helping the younger generation learn about planting and growing vegetables. Grab as many friends as you can and come and get a burger... or few... and be a part of Wellington's culinary history. This event cannot cater to dietary requirements