There is a quiet culinary movement happening in Taranaki

Come and join the feast this autumn at Feastival!
This May, the region presents 25 thoughtfully curated culinary events set around the Taranaki Maunga. Feastival celebrates the flavours, people and places that make this region unique. Since 2018, Feastival Taranaki has brought together local producers, chefs, and collaborators to showcase the richness and seasonality of the region. Each event is locally created and delivered, with experiences hosted across Ōakura, Egmont Village, Urenui, and New Plymouth.

This year’s programme features an exceptional range of events, including an African Odyssey, a Spanish Feast, a French long lunch, and tastings of award-winning spirits from the New Zealand Spirits Awards. Guests can also enjoy five Taste and Tales trails, wine tastings, a Slow Food Supper Club launch, degustation experiences, barbecues, cooking demonstrations with the Taranaki Farmers Market, and even a Coffee Rave.

Each event is a unique, one-off experience, designed to reflect the character and creativity of Taranaki. As capacity is limited, early booking is recommended. They sell out quickly! Feastival tickets also make a thoughtful and locally inspired Mother’s Day gift.

Make a weekend of your experience by exploring local accommodation options and taking advantage of our complimentary transport services to events outside New Plymouth. If you are a foodie looking for a unique experience…Feastival isn't one to miss!
Book your tickets here now: www.feastival.co.nz
latest issue:
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In Dream Escape, we journey from Japan and Morocco to Italy, India and beyond, sharing recipes inspired by travel, heritage and comfort. We celebrate the champions of the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, explore the stories and recipes of chefs shaped by their cultural roots, and warm up with everything from West African soups and slow-braised lamb to porchetta, butter chicken and beef noodle soup. Alongside destination menus, Scandinavian sweets and cosy pub classics, Chrisanne Terblanche shares her favourite street-side dining spots in Bangkok, while Yvonne Lorkin explores red wine varietals. This issue, we invite you to slow down, turn the pages and escape through food.

