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Upcoming Events

The Mayfair Building

69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

Get inspired this winter and visit our local producers under one roof!

The Grand Tasting Food Show provides you with the opportunity to explore the culinary world by attending one of our six foodie themed general admission sessions with over 26 producers.   

Or if you'd like more of a culinary treat, book in for an exclusive event or masterclass!

General Admission Food Show Sessions:

Worldly Tastes for global cuisine adventurers

Winter Warmers to cosy up your palate

The Mixologists for cocktail crafters and beverage lovers

The Superfoods spotlighting nutrient powerhouses

Plant Powered to experience the diversity of plant-focused eating and

Full Flavour for the taste intensity seekers!

Full Event Schedule

  • Fine Lime Dining with The Fine Lime Company
    Fine Lime Dining with The Fine Lime Company
    03 Jun 2024, 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Fine Lime Dining is an event that showcases the lime as a culinary star. Andrea, from the Fine Lime Company, will provide a demonstration and talk on incorporating the vibrant flavours of lime into various courses and beverages.
  • Cooking For A Crowd with Terry Parkes from Nice Hotel
    Cooking For A Crowd with Terry Parkes from Nice Hotel
    03 Jun 2024, 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Enjoy a tipple with Terry as he imparts his years of experience in the hospitality industry to provide you with tips as to the best dishes to create when entertaining a large crowd. Now, this will be entertaining!
  • Lift The Flavours Of Simple Home Dishes with MK Spice
    Lift The Flavours Of Simple Home Dishes with MK Spice
    03 Jun 2024, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    In this flavourful session Marlaina of MK Spice will demonstrate how to enhance everyday dishes using her curated selection of spices.
  • Mastering Meat Cuts For Maximum Flavour with Meat To You and Food Hugger Gourmet
    Mastering Meat Cuts For Maximum Flavour with Meat To You and Food Hugger Gourmet
    03 Jun 2024, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Join us for an exclusive culinary journey where meat mastery meets gourmet flavours! Discover the secrets behind selecting and preparing various cuts of meat, as an expert butcher with Meat To You guide you through the origins and best cooking methods for each piece.
  • FULL FLAVOUR - Food Show Session / GA
    FULL FLAVOUR - Food Show Session / GA
    03 Jun 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    There are so many great products and natural seasonings that can be added to any meal or drink to give it that extra wow factor. Learn all the tips and tricks during this session.
  • Life Lessons And Saying Yes! with Jenni from EatKinda
    Life Lessons And Saying Yes! with Jenni from EatKinda
    03 Jun 2024, 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Jenni, one of the creators of popular cauliflower-based ice-cream EatKinda, has been on a journey or two! This is sure to be a very entertaining talk on a myriad of topics but most of all, how having the courage to just say YES can dramatically change our path.
  • How To Create The Best Plant-Based Platter with Wild Pear Kitchen
    How To Create The Best Plant-Based Platter with Wild Pear Kitchen
    03 Jun 2024, 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Join the team from Wild Pear Kitchen as they fill you in on the best ingredients to include in a plant-based platter ensuring a delightful combination of flavour, nutritional value and visual appeal!
  • PLANT POWERED - Food Show Session / GA
    PLANT POWERED - Food Show Session / GA
    03 Jun 2024, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Get some plant powered inspiration during this session with tasty options from our producers as well as special events to learn about the versatility of plant-based foods
  • Superfood Smoothie Workshop and Tastings with Wild Pear Kitchen
    Superfood Smoothie Workshop and Tastings with Wild Pear Kitchen
    03 Jun 2024, 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Learn to create a selection of three tasty smoothies packed with powerful superfood ingredients, from the arguably the best smoothie creators in town - Wild Pear Kitchen!
  • Make Your Own Immunity Tonic with Blue Petal Botanicals
    Make Your Own Immunity Tonic with Blue Petal Botanicals
    03 Jun 2024, 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Join us for a sizzling workshop where you’ll dive into the world of herbal remedies and learn to craft your own fire cider, the legendary tonic that has bolstered immunity and warmed hearts for centuries.
  • Learn To Shop For Maximum Health And Taste with White Wolf Health And Fitness
    Learn To Shop For Maximum Health And Taste with White Wolf Health And Fitness
    03 Jun 2024, 10:15 am – 11:00 am
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    This session is designed to educate on the benefits of superfoods. Learn how to optimise your diet for energy, immunity and longevity.
  • Fermented Foods Workshop - Thrive with Ruth
    Fermented Foods Workshop - Thrive with Ruth
    03 Jun 2024, 10:15 am – 11:00 am
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Learn the basic concepts behind how fermented foods work from Ruth, a specialist and expert. You will learn the different ways of fermenting vegetables, watch an in-depth demonstration on how to make sauerkraut and have the opportunity to have all your fermenting questions answered.
  • THE SUPERFOODS - Food Show Session / GA
    THE SUPERFOODS - Food Show Session / GA
    03 Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Meet, taste and enjoy some of the amazing foods, drinks and tonics that can really add benefits to our overall health and energy.
  • The Whisky Lounge with Fenton St Distillery
    The Whisky Lounge with Fenton St Distillery
    02 Jun 2024, 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Welcome to the exclusive Whisky Lounge Event, a haven for connoisseurs and curious minds alike. Stuart, the master distiller from Fenton Street Distillery, will introduce you to a trio of whiskies and lead you on an enlightening tasting journey. Enjoy captivating tales & depart with a 100ml bottle.
  • The Value Of A Garnish with F n Lemons
    The Value Of A Garnish with F n Lemons
    02 Jun 2024, 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Join us for an exclusive journey into the artistry of food decoration, where the humble garnish takes centre stage. This is your invitation to discover the secrets behind our exquisite garnish', a realm where every citrus, edible flower or rim dust transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.
  • Brewer Insights and Sip Session with Shining Peak
    Brewer Insights and Sip Session with Shining Peak
    02 Jun 2024, 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Join us for an exclusive afternoon where the art of brewing meets the joy of tasting. Our Brewer Insights and Sip Session event is a unique opportunity for beer enthusiasts to delve into the behind-the-scenes world of craft beer creation.
  • Flavour + Flavour = Magic with Juno Gin
    Flavour + Flavour = Magic with Juno Gin
    02 Jun 2024, 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Juno Gin are here to perform some magic tricks for the taste buds, as they demonstrate the changes of flavour that occur when you combine two ingredients. Enjoy a couple of simple G & T's and learn what happens with different mixers and be introduced to two new spirits Coffee Vodka and Chambord.
  • The MIXOLOGISTS - Food Show Session / GA
    The MIXOLOGISTS - Food Show Session / GA
    02 Jun 2024, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Let's celebrate the drinks in our lives from coffee, tea and special non-alcoholic beverages to gin, rum, vodka and beautiful cocktails.
Abt Tickets

About The Food Show Tickets:

Session Tickets:

If you would like to attend one of the six food show sessions, you need to purchase the Gourmet Taste Tester Pass which will give you general admission to that two-hour session.

If you would like to attend one of the exclusive special events, then purchase the Masterclass Class Pass which gives you general admission to the food show session (worth $45) AND your ticket to the event.

Gourmet Taste Tester Pass - General Admission  / $45

[General Admission - Price Per 2 hour Session]

Includes:

  • Full access to visit all producers and taste their offerings;

  • The Grand Tasting shopper bag;

  • A gourmet taste treat on entry &

  • The Grand Tasting Food Show exclusive programme featuring offers from our producers to be used post-event to extend your culinary experience.

Masterclass Pass - General Admission + Special Event Ticket  / Price Varies

Ticket bundle - $5 off the Gourmet Taste Tester Pass with a special event booking.

How The Food Show Works:

There are six foodie themed sessions to choose from - Worldly Tastes, Winter Warmers, The Mixologists, The Superfoods, Plant Powered and Full Flavour. 


We’ve recommended some producers to visit during each session, who provide unique culinary experiences aligned with that theme.  However, each session provides the opportunity to meet over 26 producers who are eager to offer samples of their products, share their knowledge, and show you the best ways to enjoy their offerings.

Each session lasts two hours, giving you ample time to explore all the stands, and maybe even take part in a pre-booked cooking demo, talk, or tasting.

How it work
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