New Zealand Food & Drinks Events – September
Note that some of the events listed below may be cancelled or postponed due to lockdown.
3/8/25/29
SEP
Multiple locations
Learn creative new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge.
Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.
3-4 SEP
Shed 10, 89 Quay St, Auckland CBD
This year, Culley’s Smoke & Spice Festival remains committed to the very best in BBQ-ing! With masterclasses from some of the country’s top BBQ and butcher champs, chefs, artisans, distillers, brewers and a wide range of entertainment, this is one to watch out for!
4
SEP
Nauti Penguin, 19 York St, Russell, Bay of Islands
Taste some amazing spirits, gins, rums, whiskey, vodka and wines from all around New Zealand and abroad. From tasty cocktails, delicious food, a chilli competition and spot prizes for best dressed, this local festival has it all!
4-5
SEP
Generator @GridAKL, 12 Madden St, Auckland CBD
Wine lovers rejoice! Sample your way through a collection of New Zealand top wines with delicious food (host responsibility oblige) and music to match.
9
SEP
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Dr, Westhaven Marina, Auckland
An evening dedicated to Matakana food & wine producers, specially curated by the RNZYS executive chef Jean Brito.
11
SEP
The Food Farm, 214 Mount Brown Rd, Amberley
Everything you need to know about growing your own food from seed, including what to plant when.
11-12
SEP
30 Laings Rd, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
This lifestyle show will cover everything from healthy eating to healthy living.
11-12
SEP
The Cloud, 89 Quay St, Auckland CBD
Join the very best of New Zealand's craft, artisan, and boutique producers for two delicious days where you can sample, purchase and explore the latest product innovations and give your tastebuds a real treat. With over 60 exhibitors joining the line up, get ready to rock your tastebuds!
17
SEP
Te Papa Museum, Wellington
Exclusive after-hours viewing of our unmissable Surrealist Art exhibition, followed by a three-course fine dining and wine experience with live entertainment.
18
SEP
Brown Trout Cafe, 1158 Garston-Athol Hwy, Athol
The annual wild food competition. Bring your best plate forward for tasting, enjoy the live music and win prizes.
18
SEP
Lyon Park, 86 Albert St, Whitianga
Previously known as the Whitianga Scallop Festival, this event is all about celebrating Whitianga’s unique relationship with the sea with a beautiful range of New Zealand seafood prepared and served the way you like it.
19/25 SEP
Sandringham, Auckland
Starting with a mango lassi this walking food tour explores the flavours and ingredients, created by centuries of movement and trade across India & Sri Lanka.
19
SEP
French Bay Yacht Club, French Bay Beach, Titirangi, Auckland
Back again for another food truck feast, delicious coffee, live music and one of the best views around for Brunch at French Bay Yacht Club.
21
SEP
Horse & Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, Auckland
With a focus on Yealands wines this time around, join the Horse & Trap team for a 5 course tasting menu and wine match evening.
24
SEP
L’affare Newmarket, 22 Melrose St, Newmarket, Auckland
Grab your ticket for this quick knock-out competition where simply being able to recognize the odd brew out of three could crown you New Zealand's best palate.
A cupping spoon and maybe a favourite spit cup are all the equipment you need for this fast-paced and entertaining competition.
24
SEP
Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland
Food Trucks are heading back out East! Tell your mates, family & neighbours as no one will want to miss this amazing selection of street food.
Music and entertainment, plus a craft beer pop up bar. Plenty of seating and an atmosphere you can only truly experience at an outdoor Street Food event.
25
SEP
Stop A Otahuhu Town Centre
This all day family event will see over 150 food stalls and trucks representing over 50 different ethnicities! The kids zone will keep the little ones entertained and the MAI FM stage will host performances from up and coming kiwi artists.
25
SEP
Lakeview Dining by Holiday Inn Queenstown, 594 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Queenstown's first bottomless brunch with a view, encapsulating three of the most icon natural landmarks - The Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu & Deer Park Heights
25-26 SEP
Palmerston North
Fly Palmy Arena, 61 Pascal St
Palmy get ready to let The Great NZ Food Show take your tastebuds on a culinary journey. Experience a fantastic day out with family and friends, sampling the latest foods, wines and delicious products.
27-28 SEP
Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch Central City
If you're interested in hospitality, food production, food systems and our food story you should be there. It is an exciting time to be part of New Zealand food.Trust us, we know!
28
SEP
Cordis Auckland, 83 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland
Foodomics 2021 will bring together experts, researchers, and businesses across New Zealand’s Food & Beverage (F&B) industry. The conference will showcase multiple F&B research projects underway and highlight future opportunities for industry to benefit from cutting-edge research.
29
SEP
Wynyard Pavilion, 17 Jellicoe St, Auckland CBD
Join the team for a very special social networking lunch event. These lunches are fun and inclusive, and feature a 2-course meal, Lanson Champagne on arrival, gift bag and networking with some amazing women.
29
SEP
The Grille by Eichardt’s, 9 Marine Parade, Queenstown
Join Bob Campbell MW as he takes you through some of his favourite New Zealand wines of 2021. The tickets include a 4-course dinner and 12 matched wines.
30 SEP - 3 OCT
City Promenade, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Enjoy music, performances, food stalls, light installations and a few surprises as Christchurch celebrates the Moon Festival! Celebrating this Chinese and East Asian tradition, Christchurch CBD transforms with spectacular lantern displays and plenty of free outdoor entertainment.
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