Our Events
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Timeless Honey High Tea
As part of the Treats of Taupo, Bistro Lago, Hilton Lake Taupo, are hosting a high tea celebration of Kinloch Honey. Bistro Lago, nestled in the historic 131-year-old Terraces Hotel, is the perfect spot for a delicious high tea with friends and whanau, enjoying some of Taupo's local treats!
Simple Bakes School Holidays Cupcake Decorating Comp
$15 Entry
Grab a cupcake decorating kit and let your imagination run wild. Each kit includes a delicious cupcake baked at Simple Bakes plus some delicious toppings featuring local ingredients for your decorative masterpieces!
Kona Kones Scavenger Hunt
Free Event
Get ready for some fun with the Kona Kones Scavenger Hunt, running throughout the Treats of Taupo festival!
Simple Something's Takeover at Sacred Grounds
Free Entry!
For one day only, Simple Somethings, one of Taupo's most beloved Sunday Market Central food vendors, is taking over Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters!
Spring Lunch Special
Enjoy a Set Spring Lunch menu at Bistro Lago proudly featuring local, Taupo Beef, a standout example of sustainable and environmentally conscious farming. Taupo Beef is not only renowned for its exceptional quality but also for its commitment to preserving the pristine water quality of Lake Taupo, a pioneering effort in New Zealand's beef industry!
Sip & Shop
$25 Tickets
Food Festival, or Taupo Fashion Week? - Get ready for this blend of fashion, food, and fun at "Sip & Shop," the first-ever pop-up event from Revival Clothing, Taupo's sustainable fashion brand run by the talented Chrissy, who is also part of the Kinloch Honey team!
The Locals Support Local Treats
Tickets: $160
The Locals Support Local Treats—a degustation dinner with wine pairing at Hare & Copper. This event is all about showcasing the incredible local produce, talent, and people who make our community thrive!
Market Central Takeover
Free Entry!
With a range of gourmet foods and local performers, we intend on providing a beautiful atmosphere for locals and visitors alike to connect for brekkie, brunch or lunch while checking out all our fantastic community has on offer.
Gin & Chocolate Night at Sorrento Dining
$45
Featuring 5 Mile Distilling and Volcanic Chocolate, tickets include three gin and chocolate pairings exploring the range of botanicals and flavours from both Taupo local producers.
Taupo Vs Nui School Cooking Challenge!
Friends & Family Only
Open only to family and friends, it’s Nui vs Tauhara like you’ve never seen it before! Our two local colleges take on the challenge to cook with a box of mystery locally sources ingredients!
SOLD OUT Jimmy Coops Smoke Night
SOLD OUT
Get ready for a mouth-watering night at Jimmy Coops with their epic Smoke Night matched perfectly with Lakeman Brewing Co.!
Women’s Networking Breakfast
Free Entry!
Whether you're popping in for a quick coffee, indulging in a cabinet treat, or enjoying a full breakfast, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with some new faces or catch up with friends!
That Green Olive Demonstration
$15
Happening on Wednesday, 2nd October at 6.30pm, enjoy this intimate cooking demonstration with Olivia Moore (That Green Olive), hosted at Baked with Love café. Tickets are just $15 and include a welcome cocktail, courtesy of 5 Mile Distilling.
Cafe Lacus High Tea
$55 Tickets
For an afternoon of class and elegance, treat yourself with High Tea at Cafe Lacus. This one-off event will showcase the amazing selection of savoury and sweet treats on offer, all created by the talented team.
Taste of the Streets
$49 Tickets
Step into the vibrant world of Indian street food with "Taste of the Streets" at Taupo's top Indian restaurant, Incredible India! Experience an evening filled with traditional, bold, zesty flavours that capture the essence of authentic Indian street cuisine.
Treat's Degustation Tour
$250 Tickets
This is the ultimate culinary adventure, visiting the five best restaurants in Taupo in one unforgettable night. Your evening will take you to The Bistro, The Brantry, Plateau, Embra, and Lionel's for a dish and drink at each location.
CANCELLED - FIRE by Facundo - BBQ Pop Up
Free Entry!
FIRE by Facundo offers delicious Argentinian Inspired BBQ. Providing a wide selection of meats, it’s conquered kiwi hearts by delivering the most flavourful dishes.
Opa! The Big Greek Feast!
$175
Tickets include an incredible family style Greek menu complete with a full lamb spit roast and meze (tapas) style dishes. After dinner enjoy Greek Dancing, Live Music and Plate Smashing!
Authentic Māori Hangi Experience
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Maori culture and cuisine at the Haumoana Marae. Join us for the Cultural Experience Hangi Dinner and Concert Show, where you'll enjoy an authentic hangi feast and captivating performances.
Coffee Workshop - Sacred Grounds
$40 Tickets
Whether you're a café barista looking to up-skill or a coffee lover with a home machine, this event is perfect for you. Come along, deepen your coffee knowledge, and enjoy a fun, interactive afternoon with fellow coffee enthusiasts.
Fancy Feast - Cozy Corner
$80 Tickets (Including Charity Donation)
Join us for an exclusive lavish dinner at The Cozy Corner as part of the Treats of Taupo festival. This one-off event features a delectable menu prepared by talented chef Mike who holds vast experience both in NZ and overseas! The menu is gluten-free and dairy-free (in true Cozy fashion!) with a delicious vegetarian option available.
Misfit Garden Party - Treats of Taupo
$60 - includes canapes and entry mocktail
This event showcases the next generation of hospitality, our apprentice chefs! Featuring five bright young chefs from Embra, the Bistro and The Brantry, enjoy an afternoon of innovative canapés to give you a taste of the future of Taupo eats!
SOLD OUT - VJ Cooks For You - Treats of Taupo
SOLD OUT
We are so excited for this culinary experience! Introducing "VJ Cooks For You," at the VJ Cooks Studio. This special event features a three-course cooking demonstration by the award-winning, best-selling cookbook author and food blogger, Vanya from VJ Cooks.