The capital may be our political epicentre, but beyond the shadow of the Beehive, it is also a hub for creative talent. And come 1 August, the city’s creative flair will be showcased – not on the canvas or stage, however, but rather on the plate. Chefs, bartenders and food professionals throughout the entire region will come together to celebrate Visa Wellington On a Plate – the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest food festival.
Amongst the month-long slate of events is the Next Gen Cook Off, the brainchild of renowned Wellington chef Max Gordy of Graze Wine Bar. Using his connections in the local hospitality scene and keen eye for up-and-coming culinary talent, Max has assembled the city’s (and New Zealand’s) next generation of great
