Martinborough was represented among the Wellington region’s top food and beverage suppliers exhibiting at the Wellington On a Plate Supplier Showcase held at the Michael Fowler Centre. Chefs and retail buyers were treated to the latest and greatest gourmet goods products including artisan cheese, cured meats, fresh produce, wine and specialty liqueurs.
New Martinborough goats cheese producer, The Drunken Nanny, exhibited at the showcase for the first time. Along with Atarangi Vineyard with Pete Monk on hand to discuss the wines and Nalini Baruch with her Lot Eight Olive Oil
“The Visa Wellington On a Plate festival is a highly-anticipated event for locals and visitors, and is a delicious celebration of Wellington’s amazing produce, culinary creativity and hospitality excellence. It was great to see restaurants and suppliers discussing new collaborative ideas at the showcase. I can’t wait to taste what they come up with this year.”
Michal Haines, General Manager of Farro Fresh Food, said the showcase was a fantastic opportunity to speak to new producers and those already supplying their Auckland stores. “We wish Auckland held something like this to help small producers grow into successful businesses.”
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