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Bay with a host of the country’s leading

chefs, winemakers and craft beer brewers

all scheduled to take part. This November,

join renowned local chefs Ben Bayly, Josh

Emett, Al Brown, Ray McVinnie and more,

for 10 days of unparalleled food festivities

and a celebration of the region’s finest.

fawc.co.nz.

Saturday, November 4

THE NEW ZEALAND CIDER FESTIVAL

The New Zealand Cider Festival will

return for its second year on Saturday,

November 4, boasting a tasty line-up

of artisanal producers, breweries and

entertainment offerings, including an

interactive talk with Dish’s own Yvonne

Lorkin. Showcasing more than 80

different cider varieties, indulge in an

afternoon of pure discovery.

nzciderfestival.com.

Saturday 11 November

DUNEDIN CRAFT BEER

& FOOD FESTIVAL

This annual festival, in its fifth year,

celebrates great New Zealand food and

craft beer – as well as wines and cider.

Local Dunedin breweries present their

wares alongside breweries from around

New Zealand and overseas, plus there’s

live music and plenty of top-notch

food vendors showcasing local fare.

dunedinbeerfest.co.nz.

Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 November

TASTE OF AUCKLAND

This four-day showcase of fine food,

wine and beer allows you to try signature

dishes from some of Auckland’s most

exciting restaurants in a beautiful

al fresco setting, surrounded

by pop-up winery stands, food stalls

and drink experiences.

tasteofauckland.co.nz

Sunday 19 November

TOAST MARTINBOROUGH

Set among the vines of boutique

Martinborough vineyards, this is a chance

to sample world-class wines and fine food

over the course of one entertaining day.

toastmartinborough.co.nz

OCTOBER

Saturday 7 October

KAIKOURA SEAFEST

This one-day event is a celebration of

Kaikoura’s abundant seafood, including the

famous, much-loved cray. Get your fill of

kaimoana, plus learn something new at chef

demonstrations, and tuck into other great

local fare, as well as enjoy regional wines,

craft beers and live music. seafest.co.nz

Saturday, October 14-15

AUCKLAND DIWALI FESTIVAL

Experience the diversity of Auckland during

the annual Diwali Festival this October.

Celebrate Indian tradition through live

music, dance, street theatre and authentic

cuisine in the heart of Auckland’s Aotea

Square. This two-day family-friendly festival

marks New Zealand’s largest vegetarian

event and is sure to end with a bang, with a

fireworks display scheduled to light up the

night sky come Sunday, October 15.

aucklandnz.com.

Friday, October 20-22

WESTPORT WHITEBAIT FESTIVAL

Devour the ocean’s bounty at this

weekend-long, family-friendly fundraiser.

Westport, located in the heart of the Buller

District at the top of the stunning West

Coast of the South Island, will play host

to two whole days of whitebait festivities.

Sample the region’s best and enjoy a

little healthy competition with the annual

whitebait cook-off and filleting competitions.

whitebaitfestival.co.nz

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 October

PACIFIC BEER EXPO

Wellington’s most picturesque beer

festival returns to The Boatshed for

two days, showcasing the most exciting

craft breweries from the Pacific Rim.

pacificbeerexpo.co.nz

NOVEMBER

Friday, November 3-12

HAWKE’S BAY SUMMER F.A.W.C!

The Food and Wine Classic Summer Series

offers dozens of events around the Hawke’s

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Jo Wilcox

BEST FOODS AMBASSADORTM

2 chicken breasts, skinless

and boneless

1/4 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise

with a Spark of Chilli

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. BBQ sauce

1/2 tsp. five spice

1 cup panko crumbs

TO SERVE:

Extra Best Foods Mayonnaise

with a Spark of Chilli

1 tbsp. chopped coriander

Lime wedges

Pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees

and line a shallow roasting tray

with baking paper.

Cut the chicken breast into long

even sized strips.

In a large bowl combine the

chicken with Best Foods

Mayonnaise with a spark of Chilli,

Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce

and five spice and mix well.

Lightly coat each chicken strip in

the panko crumbs and lay on

the pre-prepared tray.

Spray with oil and bake for 12-15

minutes until cooked and golden.

Serve with extra Best Foods

Mayonnaise with a Spark of Chilli,

chopped coriander and lime

wedges for squeezing.

INGREDIENTS METHOD

CHEEKY BBQ

CHILLI CHICKEN STICKS

SERVES 4

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