diary dates
diary dates Tuesday 12 June, Tuesday 31 July
Hot Red Hawke’s Bay 2012
The annual Hot Red Hawke’s Bay event welcomes all from the food and drinks trade to its annual roadshow. Expect over 100 wines, over 20 wineries and as many top Syrahs, Merlots and Cabernet-based local reds as you can taste in an afternoon. Tuesday 12 June, Wellington, Chaffers Dock Function Centre. Tuesday 31 July, Auckland, Viaduct Events Centre. Trade preview 2pm to 5pm; public tasting 4pm to 8pm
2-5 August, Auckland, ASB Showgrounds. 14-16 September, Christchurch, CBS Canterbury Arena
The Food Show
The Food Show has grown to become New Zealand’s annual must attend culinary event attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year. Live cooking demonstrations, the latest kitchen equipment and gadgetry, chef master classes and show-only specials are all on offer.
Sunday 19 to Wednesday 29 August
Restaurant & Bar Show of NZ The annual hospitality gathering is to be held for 10 days this August, including tastings, seminars, workshops and cocktail championships. www.randbshow.co.nz
www.foodshow.co.nz
Consumer information and tickets online at: www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/hot-red-hawkesbay-wine-expo/auckland/westhaven/ Trade registrations at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ HotRedTrade or email lynb@winehawkesbay.co.nz
Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 June
Fine Food New Zealand
This hospitality event takes place every second year. Free entry to the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland. www.finefoodnz.co.nz
Thursday 21 June
Scenic Cellars Aussie Reds Tasting
For $20 you can learn about, taste and enjoy the latest Australian reds at Scenic Cellars, 37 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo. Make an evening of it and enjoy the journey as well as the event. 6pm to 8pm. www.sceniccellars.co.nz Phone 07 378 5704
Sunday 5 August
Selaks Roast Day
Sear the date in your diary for this year’s Selaks New Zealand Roast Day. Gather together on this day for your own mid-winter culinary event to celebrate the important things in life; friends, art and conversation as well as a great roast with good wine to match. www.selaksnzroastday.co.nz
Sunday 1 July - Saturday 11 August
Sydney Seafood Cooking School Sunday 1 July 11am to 3pm Seafood BBQ Class. Delight your family and friends by whipping up a tasty seafood barbecue. By the end of this lunch class you’ll be able to barbecue fish, shellfish and squid to perfection. Monday 2 July 6.30pm to 9.30pm Chef Jonathan Barthelmess from The Apollo shares the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking which has made his food a hit at both Coast and Manly Pavilion. At this hands-on dinner class he’ll teach you to make a delicious meze – seafood dishes that make great entrées or combine to form a delicious shared meal.
Monday 16 July 6.30pm to 9.30pm French Dinner Party with Justin North and David Jouy from Bécasse. Justin and David present a three-course dinner (including dessert) with matched wines. After a brief cooking demonstration you’ll work in pairs under Justin’s guidance to prepare three delicious French dishes. Saturday 11 August 11am to 3pm Legendary chef Cheong Liew has been awarded almost every culinary accolade possible both nationally and internationally. From a Malay-Chinese background, where food traditions have been mixed for hundreds of years, Cheong’s mastery at combining the best of Asian and European produces this hands-on workshop; a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading chefs.
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