RESULTS!
SAVOUR NORTHLAND
4th-28th October 2024
Think Wellington on a Plate, but for Northland, we have an exceptional talent of wine makers, produce growers and artisans right here in Northland, so its time to celebrate and tell the world!
Locally inspired dishes, special one-off events, culinary collaborations, and immersive workshops, all served up with our warm Northland manaakitanga (hospitality) and some of the best views in the world! It’s time to taste the treasures of Tai Tokerau. Join us for an unforgettable month of culinary goodness.
Northland is home to delicious, fresh produce, amazing seafood, globally recognised wines, and award-winning restaurants, cafes and markets. Our sub-tropical paradise stretches from Mangawhai to Cape Reinga, the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean! From hearty kai to unique dining experiences, get ready to Savour Northland with a huge range of foodie events this October!
At Brewed we worked with our chef and local wine makers to pair a couple of plates with wine and a cocktail to showcase the local ingredients available to us.
Savour Northland Challenge Highlights at Brewed As
This October, we had the privilege of participating in the Savour Northland Challenge, a celebration of Northland’s outstanding local produce and creative culinary talent. Competing alongside some of the region’s best, we’re thrilled to share the exciting results!
Perfect Pairings Success
We were honoured to receive Highly Commended for our Crispy Oras Oyster Mushroom dish paired with the refreshing East Meets North cocktail. Even more exciting, we took out the Perfect Pairings category with our Ruakaka Farmed Kingfish Penang Curry paired beautifully with Dancing Petrels (Oaked) Reserve Viognier. This award means so much, as it highlights our commitment to showcasing the best of Northland in every bite and sip.
Runners-Up for the Entire Event
While Terra claimed the top spot, we were incredibly proud to finish as Runners-Up for the entire competition, a testament to the hard work, passion, and creativity of our team.
A massive thank you to everyone who supported us and to the talented local producers who make events like this possible. We loved creating these dishes and can’t wait to see what’s next for Northland’s food scene!
Here is some of what the judges had to say:
"It truly was a gastronomic experience and exceptional customer
service was delivered with that extra ‘wow’ factor from booking and
arrival, through to the detailed explanation of the dish and the
matching wine. The team at Brewed As really excel at Manaaki–they
are passionate food ambassadors and exceptional hosts which
made you feel so welcome, at ease and inspired as well. The kingfish
penang curry was exceptional with all the added surprises like the
lychees, charred onion and crispy quinoa. To maintain the delicate
flavours of the sustainably farmed kingfish with the rich flavour of a
curry was outstanding. I was left wanting to lick the plate clean! The
oaked viognier from Dancing Petrel was a perfect pairing–a bit of
creamy sweet with the savoury dish flavours. It left such a lovely
finish on the palate and the owners were excited to tell the story of
the source vineyard and winemaker as well. Nothing was too much
of a problem and we were made to feel like VIPs each time we
visited. It is the people that made this experience so memorable and
welcoming."
"Your passion for food, local producers and celebrating the region
really shone through. You couldn’t help but get excited with your
infectious enthusiasm. You expressed true hospitality and Manaaki
to everyone who walked through the door. Thank you for bringing
your authentic selves to work every day!, We even
visited again to try the standard menu fare just to check we didn’t
experience a ‘one off’ stand out experience, and again the staff,
responsive customer service and recommendations for food +
drinks was just as exceptional as the first-time"
Have you tried our award-winning dishes yet? Make sure to stop by and taste what makes Northland so special.
Winners announcements below:
