Tauranga Food Show

Explore everything from chocolate, cheese and chutney to tea, truffles and tabasco, with plenty for everyone including allergy friendly, vegan or vegetarian, gluten free and organic options. Enjoy Live Cooking Kitchen demonstrations from local food heroes and grab lunch at the range of gourmet food trucks.

Grab your glasses and join one of our ticketed Beverage Masterclass sessions, and interactive sit-down must for drinks enthusiasts. Choose from wine, beer, gin, rum or whiskey and take a journey from cultivation to sip. Spaces are limited so grab your ticket today.

We’re proud to launch Premier Day, a new Friday experience where you can enjoy an elevated visitor experience. With limited public tickets, a delicious Culinary Gift Bag included in your pre-purchased ticket and special live demonstrations and Beverage Masterclasses, Premier Day is a premium ticketed day for VIP visitors and the food trade industry.

Go in the draw to win our huge door prize - the Epic Backyard Barbecue Prize pack courtesy of BBQs & More and Zeigler & Brown.

It's the tastiest weekend in the Bay of Plenty!

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Beverage Masterclasses Line-up

Friday
12:00pm	Wine Masterclass	Presented By Paul Dawick of Leveret Mills Reef - The evolution of wines through vintages
1:00pm	Beer Masterclass	Presented by Ian O’Malley from Lumberjack Brewing - Craft Beer pairing with Food
2:00pm	Gin Masterclass	Presented by Jonni Cocks from Cardrona Distillery - What makes Cardrona Gin special
3:00pm	Whisky Masterclass	Presented by Antony Michalik - Learn from the founder and distiller himself
Saturday
12:00pm	Wine Masterclass	Presented by Richard de Fleury from Prodotti - International Wine Connoisseur Richard de Fleury talks about Italian wine
1:00pm	Beer Masterclass	Presented by Ian O’Malley from Lumberjack Brewing - Craft Beer pairing with Food
2:00pm	Gin Masterclass	Presented by Jeremy Clark from Kiwi Spirit Distillery - Kiwi Spirit Distillery Tasting and Cocktail Class
3:00pm	Rum Masterclass	Presented by Robert O’Connell from The NZ Rum Co. - Change the way you think about Rum
Sunday
12:00pm	Wine Masterclass	Presented by John Loughlin from Askerne Estate Winery - Tasting Wines and what to look for
1:00pm	Beer Masterclass	Presented by Slab Brewery - Local Brewer Ethan shares his knowledge of the Slab range…with samples
2:00pm	Gin Masterclass	Presented by Carl Heens from Exceptional Flavours - The Mother of the Gin - Learn about the missing link between Gin and Whiskey
3:00pm	Whiskey Masterclass	Presented by Jonni from Cardrona Distillery and Jeremy from Kiwi Spirit Distillery - Watch and learn from these Whiskey lovers!