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Upcoming Events

Our annual food trail event is having a break.
However individual & bespoke trails can be booked for corporate and private events.  It's our
very special Taranaki Taste and Tales VIP offering for a minimum of 10 people.  

Contact Us - Cathy 027 241 0458 or Lynsay 022 371 9349

A guided, behind-the-scenes taste trail that visits some of Taranaki's top food and beverage producers

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Taste Trails

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CURRENTLY HIBERNATING......RETURNING 2026!  Private Bookings Available

The Taste Trails

Join us on a trail around some of Taranaki's top food producers. Taste their produce, enjoy their tales and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they operate.  Celebrate the variety of food and beverage products produced in Taranaki and enjoy the delicious flavours with a taste at each location

How It Works:

First, choose a trail and then purchase a seat on the minibus, or get a group together and purchase seats for the whole bus (10 people).  You will be driven around each venue, and enjoy a personal experience with the owner/operator in your small group.  Please note that there is limited availability and tickets are allocated on a first in first served basis.

Tickets Include:

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Mini bus transport

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Taster samples & tales from each producer

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Lunch stop with an alcoholic beverage or soft drink included

The Grand Tasting Food Show Events

  • Make Your Own Immunity Tonic with Blue Petal Botanicals - EVENT ONLY
    Make Your Own Immunity Tonic with Blue Petal Botanicals - EVENT ONLY
    16 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.
  • Superfood Smoothie Workshop and Tastings with Wild Pear Kitchen - EVENT ONLY
    Superfood Smoothie Workshop and Tastings with Wild Pear Kitchen - EVENT ONLY
    16 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!
  • Fermented Foods Workshop - Thrive with Ruth - EVENT ONLY
    Fermented Foods Workshop - Thrive with Ruth - EVENT ONLY
    16 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 Whisky Lounge with Fenton St Distillery - EVENT ONLY
    The Whisky Lounge with Fenton St Distillery - EVENT ONLY
    15 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.
  • Brewer Insights and Sip Session with Shining Peak - EVENT ONLY
    Brewer Insights and Sip Session with Shining Peak - EVENT ONLY
    15 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 - EVENT ONLY
    Flavour + Flavour = Magic with Juno Gin - EVENT ONLY
    15 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.
  • Cooking For A Crowd with Terry Parkes from Nice Hotel - EVENT ONLY
    Cooking For A Crowd with Terry Parkes from Nice Hotel - EVENT ONLY
    15 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!
  • Fine Lime Dining with The Fine Lime Company - EVENT ONLY
    Fine Lime Dining with The Fine Lime Company - EVENT ONLY
    15 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.
  • Mastering Meat Cuts For Maximum Flavour with Meat To You and Food Hugger Gourmet EVENT ONLY
    Mastering Meat Cuts For Maximum Flavour with Meat To You and Food Hugger Gourmet EVENT ONLY
    15 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.
  • Become A Winter Pie Guru with Piccolo Morso  - EVENT TICKET
    Become A Winter Pie Guru with Piccolo Morso  - EVENT TICKET
    15 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 evening of flour, butter, and a dash of creativity at the Winter Pie Guru event. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a pie novice, you’re sure to leave with some great tips and inspiration to make the most of this perfect winter comfort food!
  • Mulled Wine and Herbs for Winter with Blue Petal Botanical - EVENT ONLY
    Mulled Wine and Herbs for Winter with Blue Petal Botanical - EVENT ONLY
    15 Jun 2024, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
    New Plymouth, 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Learning to make mulled wine is a delightful journey into the art of blending rich, fruity flavours with the aromatic and flavourful herbs such as cinnamon and sage. Martina of Blue Petal Botanicals will describe the key ingredients and impart her knowledge of the powerful properties of herbs.
  • Life Lessons And Saying Yes! with Jenni from EatKinda - EVENT ONLY
    Life Lessons And Saying Yes! with Jenni from EatKinda - EVENT ONLY
    15 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 - EVENT ONLY
    How To Create The Best Plant-Based Platter with Wild Pear Kitchen - EVENT ONLY
    15 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!
  • Trail 8
    Trail 8
    Sun, 09 Jun
    New Plymouth
    09 Jun 2024, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
    New Plymouth
    Visit Egmont Honey, Juno Gin, Magic T, Villa Bumblebee Bakery and Quails Nest for lunch
  • Trail 9
    Trail 9
    Sun, 09 Jun
    New Plymouth
    09 Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    New Plymouth
    Start with bubbles and brunch at Arborio restaurant followed by visits to Rolled Cookie Co and Texas BBQ Meats
  • Trail 7
    Trail 7
    Sat, 08 Jun
    New Plymouth
    08 Jun 2024, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    New Plymouth
    Walking Tour - Start with lunch at Shining Peak Brewing then visit Known Unknown Wine, The Bok Shop and Mikes Brewery
  • Trail 6
    Trail 6
    Sat, 08 Jun
    New Plymouth
    08 Jun 2024, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
    New Plymouth
    Visit Natural Fare Herbs, IncaFe Organic Coffee Roasters, South Seas Ice Cream and Treasured Morning breakfast with lunch at Nice Hotel
  • 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.
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