Visa Wellington On a Plate returns from 5 - 21 May 2023. This culinary celebration showcases the incredible range of talent and produce that the Wellington region has to offer. Get set to eat curious and explore more than 100 Festival Events and Pop Ups, alongside over 130 Dine and Cocktail Wellington creations. From the Kāpiti Coast to Wellington City, through the Hutt Valley, and over to the Wairarapa - you'll never be far from delicious this May.
About the festivalWhat's fresh
Discover all the winners from the May 2023 Festival Awards including Dine Wellington, Cocktail Wellington and Event winners!
It’s a wrap for the May edition of Visa Wellington On a Plate, and a great time for us share our favourite moments.
Check out these tantalising offerings as Wellington's chefs 'break the mould' on dessert.
An exciting lineup of prominent international and Kiwi chefs teaming up with some of Wellington’s best eateries.
A series of discussions take place over a full day with well-known and emerging cookbook authors and food writers.
Free entry, pay on consumption.
Pop Ups are a great way to explore Visa Wellington On a Plate at your own pace. You'll only pay for what you eat and drink!
Check out these cool Cocktail Wellington entries for something just a little out of the ordinary!
Read the latest news curated by the festival team.