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.
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.
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Winetopia 2020
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct 2020
TSB Arena, Wellington Central
Two days of wine quaffing.
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Hot For Chicken
Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct 2020
Shepherd
The fryers of "really f***ing hot" chicken will be touching down for two nights only.
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Everybody Eats — Wellington Launch
Wed, 21 Oct, 2020
LTD., Wellington
Auckland's pay-as-you-feel restaurant concept is heading to the capital.
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Rosé All Day
Sun, 25 Oct, 2020
Te Aro Wine
Wellington's celebration of all things pink is back for its third run.
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NYC Deli Feast of Seven Fishes
Multiple single dates
Pickle & Pie, Wellington
Local kai moana cooked in the New York deli way.
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Bandersnack 2.0
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct 2020
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar, Wellington
Expect the unexpected at this five-course 'choose-your-own-adventure' feast.
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Taco Party
Mon, 12 Oct, 2020
LeRoy's Bar, Wellington
All-you-can-eat tacos on the Plimmer Steps.
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Hunters and Gatherers: Hands On Dumplings
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct 2020
House of Dumplings, Wellington
Learn how to make dumplings using wild food and gathered ingredients.
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BrewDay 2020
Sat, 31 Oct, 2020
Brewtown Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt
Upper Hutt's craft beer theme park is hosting a double whammy celebration for Oktoberfest and Halloween.
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Corn Doggy Dogg
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct 2020
BambuchiSan, Wellington
A Snoop Dogg-themed hot dog pop-up.
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Breakneck Feed 2.0 2.0
Wed, 14 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Shepherd
This fast-paced gastronomical adventure will see 20 diners take on 20 courses in 220 minutes.
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Go Nuts for Donuts
Sun, 11 Oct 2020, Sun, 18 Oct 2020 and Sun, 25 Oct 2020
Havana Bar, Wellington
Try eight different doughnuts from eight different cultures.
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Lowbrow Lunch
Sat, 10 Oct, 2020
Shepherd
Auckland's highbrow fast-food restaurant is coming to the capital
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A Sensory Adventure
Tue, 13 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct 2020
Random Group, Wellington
Taste and sound combine in this one-off sensory adventure.