The Taste Trails
Trail 1
Omata/Oakura/Okato
Saturday 9 May / 10am - 4pm
$190pp
MALVA CHOCOLATE
MALVA Chocolate makes stone ground chocolate, handcrafted cacao and chocolate delicacies using ethically sourced, mostly organic natural ingredients. MALVA Chocolate Honey Caramels have been gold medal award winners in the NZ Chocolate Awards. Their new pineapple slices dipped in 70% organic chocolate are a decadent tropical treat.
TORET
After running Toret Cucina Italiana, an award winning restaurant in Ōākura, Nicolo now provides in house chef experiences and sells a range of delicious pasta and sauces made in his on-site kitchen at his home in Okato. Quality is his number one priority!
LWF DISTILLING - CRAFT NZ RUM
Born out of a passion for flavour Janet’s award winning rum distillery is based in Ōākura. It is a beautiful setting to learn about rum and taste some of the range.
MAISON AOTEAROA CHARCUTERIE
Bonjour lovers of fine food. After living in France for 14 years Mike and Julie have returned and are making French delicacies in Taranaki, learned from Mikes French degree in the age-old art of preserving meat called Charcuterie which he studied at at L'Université de Bayonne.
LUNCH - DAWN
Dawn is a welcoming coastal café in the village of Ōakura, set inside a beautifully restored church. Enjoy fresh seasonal food, house-made dishes, and great coffee in a relaxed space for locals and visitors alike.
Trail 2
New Plymouth
Saturday 9 May / 11am - 5pm
$190pp
THE CHEEKY BAGEL
Hand-rolled and kettle-boiled, Brian will talk about how his bagels are made and share ideas on the best ways to prepare them.
BLUE PETAL BOTANICALS
Blue Petal Botanicals: Rooted in the Herb Garden and guided by the diligent work of their bees, Blue Petal crafts a seasonal range of herb infused oils, wellness tonics and artisan seasonings. Visit Martina in her charming workshop space thoughtfully transformed from the farm’s original milking shed.
LITTLE LIBERTY CREAMERY
A plant based creamery turning the finest natural ingredients into a delicious range of premium plant based desserts
NATURAL FARE HERBS
A staple brand in most supermarkets around the North Is, Russell grows Natural Fare Herbs in 11,000 square meters of glasshouses. There are over 40 varieties of greens and herbs!!
LUNCH - QUAILS NEST EATERY
Quails Nest, situated with a view of the Waiwhakaiho river valley, is a harmonious blend of contemporary cuisine and the serenity of nature. Here you can enjoy the freshest local produce while being captivated by the surrounding natural beauty.
Trail 3
New Plymouth - Walking Tour
Saturday 9 May / 12pm - 3.30pm
$95pp
ROSE'S DELI
Bonjour! Come and enjoy a French-bistro style lunch with Rose's Deli and Known Unknown Wine. Family-style sharing plates including Dijon roasted chicken, boeuf Bourguignon, wildly delicious salads and sides using fresh local produce, an aperitif to begin and a glass of wine with lunch.
We can't wait to welcome you.
GOLDEN AS
Golden As is very proud to bring crêpes and galettes back to Taranaki. A galette is a buckwheat flour crêpe, it is one of the most iconic dishes in Brittany. Thin and crispy with a nutty taste, galettes are topped with a variety of ingredients such as cheese, eggs, mushrooms... They make the perfect breakfast/lunch. Best enjoyed when followed by a chocolate or salted butter caramel crêpe, of course.
ESCAPE COFFEE
Escape Coffee is a community focused coffee roastery that sources the best organic coffee beans available, showcasing different origin, processing and roasting methods. They develop roast profiles to suit all brewing methods while keeping a strong focus on innovation, transparency and sustainability.
Trail 4
South Taranaki
Saturday 9 May / Time
$195pp
FENTON STREET: ART. ESPRESSO. SPIRITS
Located in the heart of Stratford, Fenton Street Distillery is where bold art, rich heritage, and the perfect pour of Gin, Whisky or Vodka can be found.
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The Spirits: Where Award winning small-batch gins and smooth whiskies are crafted
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The Space: A vibrant art gallery and Eatery set in an iconic historic building.
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The Experience: Top-notch tastes and stories you won’t find anywhere else.
THE FINE LIME COMPANY
The Fine Lime Company may be a newer name on the food scene, but Gerard and Andrea have already created a range of products centred around their rather impressive limes.A wander around their orchard quickly explains the nickname “cannonball limes” — named for their generous size and the remarkable amount of juice they produce. At Taste and Tales you will have the chance to try their refreshing apple and lime juice along with their award winning artisan lime salts, all crafted to add a fresh lift of flavour to everyday food.
BAKED BY BLANCHE & THE GOOD SCORE FOOD STORE
This micro bakery based at home was inspired from a simple sourdough starter which reignited Andrew’s love of baking. The focus is making real bread by hand, the way it used to be. Your visit will be followed by a stop at Jo’s newly opened creation The Good Score General Store to buy Andrew’s bread and peruse the shelves for other speciality products including their gourmet doughnuts. You will also get to hear some local history focused on food production in South Taranaki from local identity Ross Dunlop.
LUNCH - TAIROA LODGE
Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring a number of local sourced ingredients in the historic church on the property with a rural outlook and relaxed surroundings.
Trail 5
New Plymouth
Sunday 10 May / 11am - 5pm
$190pp
BUMBLEBEE BAKERY
Meet Franziska, the Bumblebee baker, who turns simple organic ingredients into delicious artisan food and beverages. Franziska bakes traditionally fermented sourdough bread and cookies and brews sparkling kombucha in her home based premises.
JUNO SPIRITS
For nearly a decade, Juno Spirits have been crafting exceptional, award-winning New Zealand spirits. Founded by Jo and Dave, the team has refined their craft through the celebrated Goddess Collection, a range of gins, vodkas and liqueurs that showcase both balance and boldness.
Never ones to stand still, Juno continue to push boundaries with their annual limited releases, pairing innovative seasonal flavours with their unmistakable signature style.
TREASURED MORNING
Liz is the creator of Treasured Morning- a premium, high protein granola with top quality ingredients. Hear about Liz’s purpose behind this creation and the goal of enhancing health, happiness and energy.
TARANAKI PRIME with NICOLO FROM TORET CUCINA ITALIANA
Enjoy the story and tasting of premium Taranaki Prime meat including Rose Gold Veal (as seen on Country Calendar) prepared by one of our best private chefs Nicolo.
LUNCH - WILD PEAR
A plant-based Cafe offering fresh flavoursome cookery that caters to healthy eaters, vegans or vegetarians with no compromise on flavour or selection.
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