Taste of Auckland

New Zealand’s most loved culinary festival Taste of Auckland in partnership with Electrolux is back for 2016! Unfolding across 17-20 November, at Western Springs.

Get your friends together to stroll the Taste of Auckland wonderland, centre stage on the idyllic Western Springs green. Discover the best tastes, sights, and entertainment Auckland (and beyond) has to offer, from the city’s top restaurants, to artisanal producers at the TSB Bank Producers Market, to sumptuous craft beers along our infamous Brew Street with Kapiti Cheese, to boutique vintages by renowned wineries. Get inspired in the Electrolux Taste Theatre with fellow foodies and award-winning chefs; laugh and dance to fabulous live music at the Magner’s Cider Bandstand, and pique your intrigue with talks and classes from New Zealand’s famous faces at the Electrolux Chefs’ Secrets.

Don’t miss ten of the country’s top restaurants all in one beautiful setting - relish in the dazzling flavours of international cuisine. Discover Italy in the dishes of Farina, China with Artwok, Asian fusion with Tok Tok, the American South with Miss Clawdy and The Culpeper, authentic Middle Eastern fare with Ima Cuisine, France with the stunning Paris Butter, a fun and experimental melting pot with Euro and FISH, and casual Kiwi brilliance with Depot’s infamous Raw Bar.

There are 6 different sessions you can choose from:
Session 1: Thursday 17 November 5.30pm – 10pm
Session 2: Friday 18 November 12pm – 4pm
Session 3: Friday 18 November 5.30pm – 10pm
Session 4: Saturday 19 November 12pm – 4pm
Session 5: Saturday 19 November 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Session 6: Sunday 20 November 12pm – 5pm

Don’t delay in planning your big, fun, foodie and fabulous day out.

Indulge in all the luxury the festival has to offer with a Qantas VIP Ticket ($110), which includes:
- Priority Entry to one session + access to the Qantas VIP Lounge with Welcome Drink and Gourmet Treats
- $30 TSB Bank Crown Card (festival currency)
- Fine Wine Tastings within the Qantas VIP Lounge (tastings of special vintages periodically throughout the session)
- Festival Glass
- Non-alcoholic Drinks
- Coat Check
- VIP Car Parking within the venue at Western Springs

Or, live it up with a Premium Ticket for $60 ($20 entry + $40 TSB Bank crown card), or General Admission at $25 (entry only).

There are also $5 tickets (each way) available for coaches directly to and from the City.

If you’re looking to entertain clients or indulge in Taste of Auckland’s most premium experience please talk to us about our special all-inclusive hosting and entertainment packages by calling (09) 377 9224 or visiting the CORPORATE tab on the Taste of Auckland website.

A direct shuttle will run from downtown (32 Custom St East, near Shakey Isles) to Western Springs and return. Add to your cart when purchasing your ticket.