Five Go Wild with Food | Flavours of Plenty Festival
Five Go Wild is back!! A five-course degustation menu created by five of the region’s best culinary talents.
Kitchen Takeover unites some of the region’s most celebrated chefs for this one-of-a-kind collaboration. Creating a five-course menu inspired by the Plates of Plenty Challenge ingredient box, each chef will take the lead on their own course. Expect bold creativity, signature styles, and a showcase of the Bay’s vibrant local produce, all brought to life in one unforgettable night.
Join this year’s culinary talents; Nancye Pirini (Te Kaahu, Te Arkinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel), Dan Lockhart (Kitchen Takeover / St Amand), Ian Harrison (The Grocer), Rika Inagaki and Brian Kim (RikaRika) and Stefano Raimondi (Autentico).
This event is part of the Flavours of Plenty Festival, an annual celebration of the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s vibrant food scene. The festival runs from 16 April to 3 May 2026.
What? 5 course degustation crafted by five of the Bay’s top chefs.
When? Saturday 2 May | 6.30pm
Where? St Amand, 105 The Strand, Tauranga
How much? $185pp + small booking fee
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This event is for one night only!
Date: Saturday 2 May
Doors open: 6.30pm
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St Amand, 105 The Strand, Tauranga
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We have a line-up of the Bay’s top chefs in one off foodie collaboration:
Nancye Pirini (Te Kaahu, Te Arkinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel)
Dan Lockhart (Kitchen Takeover / St Amand)
Ian Harrison (The Grocer)
Rika and Brian Kim (RikaRika)
Stefano Raimondi (Autentico)
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For this event we can cater for gluten free and vegetarian. Please note your requirement when purchasing your tickets as we cannot cater to last minute requests!
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Our chefs have been challenged with creating a dish each using the ingredients from the Flavours of Plenty food box. It will be a surprise!
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$185pp + booking fee
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Get in touch with Kitchen Takeover HQ by emailing events@kitchentakeover.co.nz or phone the hungry helpline on 027 206 9554