2026
Event submissions
now open

Event submissions are now open for the 2026 Flavours of Plenty Festival. Showcase your creativity and be part of the celebration.

Event Host
Portal

BRING A CULINARY GUEST TO YOUR EVENT

Thanks to our exclusive airline partner, Air New Zealand, and the support of our accommodation partners Tasman Holiday Parks, Quest Mount Maunganui and Trinity Wharf, we're looking to help one or more festival events bring an exciting culinary guest to the Bay of Plenty. This could be a chef, producer, winemaker, baker or another food personality.

Your event could feature a collaborative dining experience, an intimate masterclass or workshop, a partnership between a local producer and an international chef, or something completely unexpected. We'd love to see creative ideas that showcase the Bay of Plenty in new and exciting ways. 

All we ask is that your event idea reflects our festival theme of Kiwiana Reimagined, and the Plentiful Produce of the Bay underpins your event delivery. 

What we provide

  • Return Air New Zealand flights for your guest from any destination on the Air New Zealand network
  • Accommodation
Interested? Complete the Expression of Interest form below by 23 August 2026 and we'll be in touch. We'll assess all submissions and notify successful applicants by 26 August 2026. This gives you plenty of time to confirm your culinary guest, finalise the event details before festival submissions open on 18 September 2026.
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