Visa Wellington On a Plate returns from 5 - 21 May 2023. This culinary celebration showcases the incredible range of talent and produce that the Wellington region has to offer. Get set to eat curious and explore more than 100 Festival Events and Pop Ups, alongside over 130 Dine and Cocktail Wellington creations. From the Kāpiti Coast to Wellington City, through the Hutt Valley, and over to the Wairarapa - you'll never be far from delicious this May.
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Visa Wellington On a Plate is kicking off the festival by bringing mates together for this laid-back izakaya style feast.
An exciting lineup of prominent international and Kiwi chefs teaming up with some of Wellington’s best eateries.
A series of discussions take place over a full day with well-known and emerging cookbook authors and food writers.
Looking at entertaining the young ones? Check out these fun and interactive festival events.
Don't break the wallet with these delicious Festival Events under $100.
Free entry, pay on consumption.
We’ve rounded up a bunch of events that will take your tastebuds on a tour across the globe for less than the cost of a round-trip ticket.
Get the highlighters ready, our printed programme guide is the ultimate tool to plan a delicious May edition.
Read the latest news curated by the festival team.