A guided, behind-the-scenes taste trail that showcases some of Taranaki's top food and beverage producers
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May 2021
Join us on a trail around some of Taranaki's top food producers. Taste their produce, enjoy their tales and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they operate. Celebrate the variety of food and beverage products produced in Taranaki and enjoy the delicious flavours with a taste at each location.
How It Works:
Tickets Include:
First, choose a trail and then purchase a seat on the minibus, or get a group together and purchase seats for the whole bus (10 people). You will be driven around each venue, and enjoy a personal experience with the owner/operator in your small group. Please note that there is limited availability and tickets are allocated on a first in first served basis.
Mini bus transport
Taster samples and tales from each producer
Lunch stop along the way with an alcoholic beverage or soft drink included
The Trails
Trail One
SOLD OUT - Visit Juno Gin, Natural Fare Herbs, The Unbaked Bakery and Egmont Honey
Trail Two
SOLD OUT - Visit Proof and Stock Coffee, Egmont Seafoods, Billow Bakery and Giles Chocolatier
Trail Three
SOLD OUT - Visit Maison Aotearoa Charcuterie, LWF Rum Distillery, eMacadamia and Kaitake Fresh Creamery
Trail Five
SOLD OUT - Visit Marcel's Pancakes, Kairau Vineyard, Peihana Farm and the Old Town Hall Cafe for Traditional Scones
Trail Seven
Visit Forgotten 43 Brewing, Eltham Honey, Fenton Street Gin & Vodka, Baked by Blanche and Goldbush Micro Farm
Trail Four
SOLD OUT - Visit Texas BBQ Foods, Little Liberty Creamery, Theoretical Brewer and Sentry Hill Citrus
Trail Six
SOLD OUT - Visit Knead Artisan Donuts, Black Gates, Three Sisters Brewery and Krakin Chillies
Sunday-BBQ & Brews
Visit Forgotten 43 Brewing, Shining Peak Brewery, Mike's Brewery, The Theoretical Brewer and Three Sisters Brewery with lunch at Texas BBQ Foods
Add-On Events
Accommodation Offer:
King and Queen Hotel Suites
New events for 2021!
Book a space at Shining Peak Brewery for drinks and nibbles after your trail, or take part in our cooking classes on Sunday - new for 2021!
Mention 'Taste and Tales' and receive this special offer in New Plymouth's luxury boutique accommodation suites:
Left Wing Studio - B&B / Room Only $220/$160
Premium Suite - B&B / Room Only $250/$190
Please book directly with King and Queen Hotel - 06-757 2999