A one-of-a-kind event for foodies
March 2024 ⎯ Palmerston North
Tex-As Salsas
Three Oaks Organic Farm
Ohau Gourmet Mushrooms
Cartwheel Creamery
The Egg Project
Waikokopu Grove & Orchard
Indulge in their produce
Hear their stories
So many smiles to savour
1 day, 3 unique sites
-a great accumulation of food
Te Kairangi'
Enjoy the taste of local
Hear their stories
Meet local growers and producers in authentic settings and hear their unique stories.
A one-of-a-kind event for foodies passionate about supporting locally sourced, sustainable, fresh seasonal produce! Meet local growers and producers in authentic settings and hear their unique stories.
Leaving from the Square Palmerston North, you will visit three locations, with interactive experiences, and the sharing of knowledge, plus food at each stop. The last stop features a three course dining experience. Spaces are limited.
Enjoy the taste of local
Hear their stories
Frequently asked questions
What is the highlight of the event's itinerary?
The final stop of the event features a special three-course dining experience that showcases the finest locally sourced ingredients, providing a perfect ending to the culinary journey.
What can attendees expect at each stop of the event?
At each stop, participants will have the opportunity to engage with local growers and producers, learn about their unique stories, and enjoy delicious food offerings.
Where does the event start and what are the destinations?
The event begins at Square Palmerston North. Attendees will then visit three different locations, each offering interactive experiences and knowledge sharing with local growers and producers.
What is the focus of this event?
This event is all about celebrating and supporting locally sourced, sustainable, fresh seasonal produce for food enthusiasts.
- a great accumulation of food
Te Kairangi'
So many smiles to savour
1 day, 3 unique sites
- a great accumulation of food
Te Kairangi'
Three Oaks Organic Farm has been certified organic for the past 16 years and their regenerative organic farming system allows the maintenance and improvement of soil fertility.
Tex-As Salsas are micro batch, handmade salsas and sauces just like the ones owner Kari enjoyed growing up in Texas. Kari’s always enjoyed the simplicity of good food and her products reflect that.Your first stop is in Himatangi where you'll meet producers Three Oaks Organic, The Egg Project and Tex-As Salsas. You’ll learn the science behind the food, get hands-on experience and enjoy tastings and a micro breakfast serviced with products from all three food producers.
The Egg Project is a family-owned business with a long history of farming free range and organic eggs, never cage, barn or colony. They are nestled among the dune lands near Himatangi Beach.Honey in a homely hut
Waikōkopu Grove and Orchard flourishes just off State Highway 1 in Kuku, Horowhenua. They draw upon local Māori knowledge of place to ensure that they create a healthier economic, cultural, social and environmentally sustainable turangawaewae (place to stand) for future generations.
Cartwheel Creamery is an artisan cheese-making company on a mission to make outstanding cheeses that reflect the natural goodness of Pohangina Valley. They believe that the very best cheese can only be made with high quality milk from healthy animals.At your second stop you’ll be getting an exclusive look behind closed doors at Wind River Organics. Here you'll meet producers Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms, Waikōkopu Grove and Orchard, Cartwheel Creamery and Wind River Organics. Enjoy a hands-on experience harvesting vegetables and taking part in an Oyster Mushroom workshop with Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms. You’ll then all sit down for a lunch featuring products from all four local producers.
Wind River Organics is a well-established organic dairy farm on the banks of the Manawatū River, just outside of Palmerston North. The farm has been in the family since 1959 and they achieved organic certification in 2004.
Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms are a ‘low-tech’ business, growing Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms. Founded in 2018 by Brent and Jude when they were looking to build something sustainable and in sync with their values and those of the planet.From whence it came
Ali and Dion launched Homegrown Farm Fresh Meats in 2017, embracing the idea of eating how the farmer eats - good old-fashioned nose to tail eating - and connecting their customers with where the food has come from and the story behind where the animal was born and raised.
The talented vineyard team at Ōhau Wines is comprised of five enthusiastic vineyard supervisors who manage all aspects of their fruit production. The team treats each vine and its grapes like family, frequently referring to them as ‘our babies'.Your day ends at Artisan Kitchen where you’ll get the chance to mix with Manawatū food producers and share stories and your experiences from the day so far. Enjoy a glass of bubbles from Ōhau Wines with canapes and music in the garden before sitting down for a 3-course meal presented by award-winning Chef Mark Harman of Artisan Kitchen.
Artisan Kitchen is a Manawatū catering company run by award-winning chef Mark Harman. Mark and the AK team are all internationally experienced, qualified chefs and Mark has created a menu featuring the food producers from Manawatu Food Stories.Fables around the table
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