F.A.W.C! Back to your Roots

Peel back the fine-dining layer of Mangapapa Hotel, and settle in for an evening where Hawke’s Bay’s scrumptious root vegetables take centre stage. Award-winning Chef Norka will be taking them out of the dark underground, and using her incredible talent to showcase them in a range of creative dishes, using meats sourced from local farms.

Once you’ve arrived at the stunning property, Chef Norka will then take you through a divine evening of canapés, and a four-course menu exploding with innovative flavours. These dishes won’t be your run-of-the-mill, so prepare for yourself for a dining experience you may not have had before! Each course will be paired with a wine that have their ‘roots’ growing right here in the heart of the Bay – Stonecroft, Unison Vineyard, Squawking Magpie, Hawke’s Ridge, Alpha Domus.

Ticket includes canapés and a glass of wine on arrival, followed by a four-course set menu with matching wines. Seating will be limited to create an intimate and friendly dining experience.

Brimming with exquisite fresh produce and world-class food and wine, it’s clear to see why Hawke’s Bay is hailed as an epicurean’s dream destination. It’s a tough job knowing where to start, so that’s why we created F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic – your one-stop culinary festival that brings together the best on offer from across the region. With 70+ events set in stunning locations over 10 glorious days, Summer F.A.W.C! is proving life doesn’t get better than this.

Make the most of your F.A.W.C! experience by getting someone else to take care of the driving. Find out your options on the Transport page of the F.A.W.C! website.