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Fifteen Mouthwatering Event Picks for Visa Wellington On a Plate 2020

After being forced out of its usual August slot due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Visa Wellington On a Plate is set to return for its 12th year from 1–31 October, 2020. The huge culinary event typically sees more than 100 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails take over the capital city. This year's edition will keep the three-tiered format — Dine Wellington, Burger Wellington and Cocktail Wellington — while the current border restrictions allow more emphasis to be put on community collaboration and celebrating the immense depth of talent within the region.

Mouthwatering festival events during the month will see visitors take part in a chocolate masterclass with the founder of Wellington Chocolate Factory, join a five-course Jewish deli experience, go foraging for a three-course dumpling dinner, wolf down 20 courses in 220 minutes, and delve into an exploration of love-to-hate beverage, bourbon and Coke. Event tickets are on sale now, but you'll have to be quick because they're screaming out the door.

We're Giving Away a Night of Mexican Food from The Lucky Taco

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Fifteen Mouthwatering Event Picks for Visa Wellington On a Plate 2020

Wolf down 20 courses in 220 minutes, head to a Snoop Dogg-themed hotdog pop-up and learn how to make dumplings using wild ingredients.

We're Giving Away a Luxe Two-Night Getaway for You and a Mate to Waiheke Island

By Stephen Heard
September 08, 2020

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Fifteen Mouthwatering Event Picks for Visa Wellington On a Plate 2020

Wolf down 20 courses in 220 minutes, head to a Snoop Dogg-themed hotdog pop-up and learn how to make dumplings using wild ingredients.

By Stephen Heard
September 08, 2020

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Winetopia 2020

Two days of wine quaffing.
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Hot For Chicken

The fryers of "really f***ing hot" chicken will be touching down for two nights only.
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Everybody Eats — Wellington Launch

Auckland's pay-as-you-feel restaurant concept is heading to the capital.

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Rosé All Day

Wellington's celebration of all things pink is back for its third run.

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NYC Deli Feast of Seven Fishes

Local kai moana cooked in the New York deli way.

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Bandersnack 2.0

Expect the unexpected at this five-course 'choose-your-own-adventure' feast.

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Taco Party

All-you-can-eat tacos on the Plimmer Steps.

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Hunters and Gatherers: Hands On Dumplings

Learn how to make dumplings using wild food and gathered ingredients.

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BrewDay 2020

Upper Hutt's craft beer theme park is hosting a double whammy celebration for Oktoberfest and Halloween.

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Corn Doggy Dogg

A Snoop Dogg-themed hotdog pop-up.
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Breakneck Feed 2.0 2.0

This fast-paced gastronomical adventure will see 20 diners take on 20 courses in 220 minutes.

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Go Nuts for Donuts

Try eight different doughnuts from eight different cultures.

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Lowbrow Lunch

Auckland's highbrow fast-food restaurant is coming to the capital
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Wellington Food Story Speaker Series

Bite-sized lunchtime foodie talks at Te Papa.
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A Sensory Adventure

Taste and sound combine in this one-off sensory adventure.

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