01-30-2008, 07:08 PM
It’s not just great music from the likes of Hello Sailor, Hollie Smith and Greg Johnson at this year’s event, festival goers will be able to pick up some hot tips from some of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs.
At the Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival (16th & 17th Feb) The North Shore City Council Marquee will house the Glengarry Wine Academy, and the Fisher & Paykel Kitchen, offering visitors a chance to expand their culinary skills and develop their wine appreciation.
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Chefs appearing at these special cookery demonstrations include Geoff Scott from Vinnie’s in Herne Bay, Auckland. Geoff trained with the world famous Albert Roux in London and has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world. Also passing on tips and inspiration will be Paul Jobin from Pure Tastes in Paihia, Marco Kouch from FISHmart and Paul Cockburn from Caffe L’affare.
There will be three food demonstrations per day from 12.15 – 4pm and three wine appreciation sessions each day from 11.30 – 3pm.
Event Organiser Kathy Cunningham says “The 2008 Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival is going to be the best yet. We’ve got an amazing and diverse entertainment line up with something for all musical tastes from some of New Zealand’s finest performers. Food and wine will continue to play a huge part in this iconic event and now festival goers can get even more out of their experience with the chance to learn direct from some our best chefs, food writers and wine expertsâ€.
Limited tickets available.
What: Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival
Where: Windsor Reserve, Devonport
When: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February 2008
Times: 11am – 7pm Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday
Info: http://www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz
Ticket prices: $35* incl. a glass of wine. Pre-purchase through iTICKET (*plus booking/delivery fee) http://www.iticket.co.nz tel. 09 361 1000
NZ$5 discount for local residents through Devonport Flagstaff voucher
NZ$40 gate price
At the Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival (16th & 17th Feb) The North Shore City Council Marquee will house the Glengarry Wine Academy, and the Fisher & Paykel Kitchen, offering visitors a chance to expand their culinary skills and develop their wine appreciation.
Chefs appearing at these special cookery demonstrations include Geoff Scott from Vinnie’s in Herne Bay, Auckland. Geoff trained with the world famous Albert Roux in London and has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world. Also passing on tips and inspiration will be Paul Jobin from Pure Tastes in Paihia, Marco Kouch from FISHmart and Paul Cockburn from Caffe L’affare.
There will be three food demonstrations per day from 12.15 – 4pm and three wine appreciation sessions each day from 11.30 – 3pm.
Event Organiser Kathy Cunningham says “The 2008 Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival is going to be the best yet. We’ve got an amazing and diverse entertainment line up with something for all musical tastes from some of New Zealand’s finest performers. Food and wine will continue to play a huge part in this iconic event and now festival goers can get even more out of their experience with the chance to learn direct from some our best chefs, food writers and wine expertsâ€.
Limited tickets available.
What: Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival
Where: Windsor Reserve, Devonport
When: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February 2008
Times: 11am – 7pm Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday
Info: http://www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz
Ticket prices: $35* incl. a glass of wine. Pre-purchase through iTICKET (*plus booking/delivery fee) http://www.iticket.co.nz tel. 09 361 1000
NZ$5 discount for local residents through Devonport Flagstaff voucher
NZ$40 gate price