The following events have to date sold out:
Fratelli’s Viva La Pizza, The Triple C: Cocktail Canape Crawl, Kids Pizza-making 101 at Osteria del Toro, Art Meets Food at Martin Bosley’s, Behind the Scenes in Two Top Kitchens with Zest Food Tours, Hands on Pastry Making at Floriditas, Blind Dining at Capitol, Capitol’s Wood-fired Feast, the Hey Dad I’ll Do It father and son bbq class with Rex Morgan, Pinot Envy, A Local Food Story in Three Parts, Burgundy and Peking Duck Lunch, Courtenay Cocktail Crawl, Cupcakes and Cocktails, Cocktails in the City, Martini Martini Martini!, Glamour is Back – From the Catwalk to the Table, Limoncello Long Lunch, World’s Most Delicious Catch and Racy Roti, Saucy Potato.
Festival Co-Director Sarah Meikle says the response has been overwhelming.
“Peoples’ enthusiasm and support for Visa Wellington On a Plate really is simply phenomenal. While we know some customers have been disappointed to miss out on specific events, there’s still plenty available and of course 102 menus to try as part of DINE Wellington.”
Seven DINE Wellington restaurants were last week named in the Cuisine Supreme Restaurant of the Year top 50 finalists: Arbitrageur, Capitol, Hippopotamus, Martin Bosley’s, Ortega Fish Shack & Bar, The Larder and The White House Restaurant.
The Visa Wellington On a Plate 2011 festival menu includes 102 DINE Wellington eateries, 50 Burger Wellington entries and 81 events, including Wellington Fisher & Paykel MasterClass – a day programme that will see foodies discover the kitchen secrets of culinary greats such as Desmond Harris, Alexa Johnston, Al Brown, Martin Bosley, ‘the Jamie Oliver of the Far East’, Chef Wan and MasterChef Australia star Justin North.
:: Visa Wellington On a Plate runs from Friday August 5 to Sunday August 21.
Background
:: Positively Wellington Tourism (regional tourism organisation) and Grow Wellington (regional economic development agency) established the Visa Wellington On a Plate festival in 2009 to showcase the region’s food and beverage sector, and to develop culinary tourism in the region. The two organisations plan and market the event in liaison with the food sector and hospitality industry.
:: Visa is the naming rights sponsor of Visa Wellington On a Plate. Visa Entertainment gives Visa Credit, Debit or Pre-paid cardholders access to concert pre-sales, added value offers and competitions. There is no cost to join the programme. By registering your email address you'll be sent emails about the hottest pre-sales and offers. www.visaentertainment.co.nz
