Twelve Picks for Wellington On a Plate 2018

The tastiest festival in Wellington returns with dumpling workshops, a recreation of The Last Supper and a contemporary take on the hāngi.

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Published on August 07, 2018

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Warm up your tastebuds and strap on your party hat; Wellington On a Plate is back for its tenth year. The country's largest culinary festival returns from 10-26 August with an overarching 'party' theme. Over 140 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails make up this year's program. Amongst the smorgasbord of events is the ultimate craft beer gathering, dumpling workshops, a recreation of The Last Supper and a contemporary take on the traditional hāngi. There is something for everyone at WOAP, here are twelve picks if you're late on the bandwagon.

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Beervana 2018

Fri, 10 Aug - Sat, 11 Aug 2018
Westpac Stadium Wellington, Wellington

Whatever your preferred pace or poison, there's something for every beer lover at Beervana.

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A Drive-In and Dine Cinema Experience

Tue, 14 Aug and Fri, 24 Aug 2018
Odlins Plaza, Wellington

Enjoy classic Hollywood cinema from the comfort of your car.

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Hot For Chicken

Wed, 22 Aug, 2018
Prefab Hall, Te Aro

The fryers of "really fucking hot" chicken will be touching down for one night only.

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Gate to Plate Pop-Up

Tue, 21 Aug - Thu, 23 Aug 2018
Prefab Hall, Te Aro

An opportunity for those who missed out on Rimutaka Prison's three-course dinner.

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Goldburger at Shepherd

Fri, 10 Aug - Sat, 25 Aug 2018
Shepherd

Burger lovers rejoice; an American fast food pop-up has arrived.

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The Future of Food is Female

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018
Shed 6, Wellington

Five of the globe's most interesting voices talking about food.

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Feast Your Eyes: Can You Dig This

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018
The Roxy Cinema, Miramar

Discover Los Angeles' guerilla gardening movement with an appearance from the Gangsta Gardener himself.

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Hiakai Hangi

Sun, 19 Aug, 2018
The Lodge, Maupuia

Five top chefs unite to throw down four courses of slow-cooked kai.

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The Last Supper

Fri, 10 Aug, 2018
Millers O'Brien Gallery

Recreate one of history's most oft-depicted meals.

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Hot off the Press Night Market

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018
Press Hall, Wellington

Warm up at Press Hall's first night market.

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United Dumplings: Dumplings Around the Globe

Sat, 25 Aug 2018
House of Dumplings, Wellington

Learn to make three different dumplings from three different cultures.

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Birthdays That Will Never Come...

Fri, 17 Aug - Sun, 26 Aug 2018
Precinct 35, Wellington

A photographic exhibition of cakes and nostalgia.

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