Our latest pop-up experience saw the Kitchen Takeover team hit the road for the first time to take on the largest food festival in the Southern hemisphere – Visa Wellington On a Plate.
For two weeks we showcased our award winning event – Taiao with Kārena and Kasey Bird. A true taste explosion, surrounded by a jungle of vibrant native plant arrangements by Twig and Arrow, immersive audio clips and lighting, Kārena and Kasey guided us all on this culinary journey explaining the kai, the drink pairings and the Atua which inspired each dish.
WHAT WAS ON THE MENU?
Welcome cocktail RūaumokoKawakawa infused tequila – coconut rum – honey – lime – smoked
Tūmatauenga Beef tartare – Te Puke Truffle mayo – Charcoal cracker
Wine match: Tohu Rewa Rose
Non alc match: Waikirikau Nga Taonga A Papatūānuku – Herbal Blend
TangaroaKoura – kewpie – karengo beurre blanc – brioche
Wine match: Ata Rangi Pōtiki Chardonnay
Non alc match: Seaweed shrub lemon seltzer
RongomātānePickled Cloudy Bay Clams – kumara fry bread – palusami rouille
Wine match: Greywacke Riesling
Non alc match: Waikirikau Hā Raumati – cucumber, juniper, lime
Tāwhirimātea Kai kōhua – watercress – bacon bone & nasturtium leaf taco
Wine match: The Huntress Waikoa
Non alc match: Seedlip Garden Gin w grapefruit and thyme Alchemy tonic
TānemāhutaManawa honey glazed NZ Farmed Venison – pāua & riwai
Wine match: Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir
Non alc match: Wai Mānuka
PapatūānukuSteamed pudding – rhubarb – kawakawa caramel – whipped cream
Wine match: Alpha Domus Noble Selection Semillon
Non alc match: Something Big is Brewing apple, pear & ginger kombucha
