Ten Mouthwatering Picks for Visa Wellington On a Plate 2019
The capital's month-long food fiesta returns with late-night tea parties, choose-your-own-adventure feasts and gourmet hot dog pop-ups.
Visa Wellington On a Plate, the capital's favourite foodie fiesta, returns in August with a month-long celebration of culinary delights. This year's festival invites you to feast your senses, with a smorgasbord of tantalising events, burgers, dishes and cocktails that'll leave you hungry for more — we're talking late-night tea parties, choose-your-own-adventure feasts and gourmet hot dog pop-ups. The festival takes place from 1–31 August across various venues. Event tickets are on sale now, though you'll have to be quick because they're screaming out the door.
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Gate to Plate Pop-Up
Tue, 20 Aug and Wed, 21 Aug 2019
Secret Location in Wellington
Grab this rare opportunity to try a gourmet lunch prepared by prison chefs.
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Hot For Hot Dogs
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019
Prefab Hall, Te Aro
Dig into gourmet hot dogs by famed chef Morgy McGlone.
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Little Bao X Mr Go's: May Chow
Thu, 8 Aug and Fri, 9 Aug 2019
Ruyi Room, Wellington
An authentic cross-cultural eating experience by way of Hong Kong.
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Hiakai Hangi
Sun, 18 Aug, 2019
The Lodge, Wellington
Enjoy a special hāngi prepared by local legend Monique Fiso and her team of international chef friends.
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Mad Hatter's Midnight High Tea
Thu, 22 Aug, 2019
The Library Bar, Auckland
Enjoy a late-night tea party with whimsical cocktails and decadent treats.
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Drive In & Dine 90s Movie Night
Wed, 7 Aug and Fri, 23 Aug 2019
Odlins Plaza, Wellington
Park up for a night of 90s nostalgia, with a classic flick, burgers and arcade games.
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Bandersnack
Multiple single dates
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar, Wellington
Expect the unexpected in this choose-your-own-adventure feast.
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Lulu's Luau
Sat, 3 Aug, 2019
Lulu Bar
Escape winter for an afternoon of island-style feasting with the whole family.
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No Way Crochet
Mon, 26 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep 2019
Te Auaha, Wellington
Feast your eyes on cuisine-inspired crocheted masterpieces.