The Shakespeare-themed event at Beer Engine promises to be a hoot.
Porirua is going event-crazy with Visa Wellington on a Plate in August with events and burgers for everyone.
Four of the city’s beloved hospitality venues are gearing up for WOAP – from multi-course explorations to flavourful shared plates, unmissable collaborations and burgers that celebrate heritage, there’s something for everyone…… including dogs!
Tickets are selling fast – search for Porirua at visawoap.com to check out these amazing places to sample some amazing culinary delights:
The Beer Engine & t bay café
Love I’th’Age O’th’Bard
Saturday 2 August, 3–6pm – adult $72, child $25
Eat hearty fayre, scoff cakes and quaff ale while watching Shakespearean actors from the two best theatre companies in Porirua in the Titahi Bay open air theatre space (where the Marines Hall once was). Tickets required, dress up recommended!
Tuk Tuk Thai
I-Sarn Thai KanTok
Wednesday 6 & Wednesday 20 August, 6.15–9.30pm – $169
Join Daeng from Tuk Tuk Thai for a deeply personal culinary journey to celebrate the traditional Kan-Tok style of dining – a communal meal to be shared among family and friends. Tickets required (this event is made to be shared – the ticket price is for a shared menu for two).
Gear Homestead
Homage to Heritage
Friday 8 August, 5pm–late – $120
A celebration of the heritage eras of New Zealand in the gorgeous Gear Homestead. Enjoy canapés and a four-course degustation created by chef Dylan Boyd, along with live music and a complimentary glass of bubbles included in the ticket price. Tickets required, dress up recommended!
Kai Tahi
Burgers Across the World
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August, 9am–late
Kai Tahi’s vibrant food hall hosts a delicious lineup of food vendors from around the world, many participating in Burger Wellington with a burger that celebrates their culinary heritage. Over two days, this is your one stop shop to try their innovative and mouth-watering burgers and enjoy entertainment that the whole family will love. There’s even a burger just for pooches, so bring your best buddy too! No tickets required.
It’s not just events, Burger Welly will be returning to Porirua with 18 special burgers to enjoy, and for the first time there’s even one for the dogs! You’ll find them at the following venues from 4–24 August:
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