It has been a big year for New Zealand's food scene. Michelin arrived on our shores in June and took the country's cuisine to the world. We've had exciting new openings, incredible awards and, crucially, a real sense of hope returning to the industry after a few years of tough times and bad news. 

Well, the good stuff shows no signs of slowing down as, today, the full line-up for Auckland's new food festival has just dropped. Auckland Feast powered by Mastercard will run from 12-22 November this year, turning the city into one big restaurant. 

The inaugural edition of this spring food fest will bring together hospitality operators from across Tāmaki Makaurau, giving locals and visitors the chance to discover new venues, revisit old favourites and experience the city's diverse neighbourhoods, from Ponsonby to Parnell, Karangahape Road, to Britomart, and across the bridge to the North Shore. 

From special menus to venue collaborations, one-off dinners, and big, food-fuelled parties, Auckland Feast powered by Mastercard will celebrate everything delicious and edible in this wonderful city. Line-up highlights include Aotearoa's most remote restaurant, The Chef's Table At Blue Duck Station, coming to Kauri Bay for two special dinners, Michelin Young Chef Of The Year Bob Fairs cooking a six-course feast with Jono Thevenard at Pici, Michael Meredith taking Mr Morris to the high seas, Max Gordy from Graze Wine Bar in Wellington cooking a Thanksgiving feast with Kyle Street at Culprit, and Orewa butchery Marrow taking on nose-to-tail cooking at Duo. 

On the drinks side of things you have Panacea's Double Take, which sees six of the bar's food-inspired cocktails served alonside a take on the dish they're based on cooked by Kyle Street, Hawke's Bay winery Chateau Garage coming to Bistro Saine, mezcal tasting at San Ray, and a midnight feast at Matchbox. 

The Full Auckland Feast 2026 Line-Up

The Chef's Table At Blue Duck Station Comes To Kauri Bay

Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November | Kauri Bay

Jack Cashmore brings Aotearoa's most remote restaurant, The Chef's Table at Blue Duck Station, to Tāmaki Makaurau. Expect an intimate 10+ course fine-dining menu shaped by land and season, with an optional wine pairing by sommelier Clover Sykes.

Double Take: Panacea's Cocktail Kitchen On The Plate And In The Glass With Kyle Street

Saturday 21 November | Panacea

Join Panacea's Dany Keith and Culprit's Kyle Street for a six course exploration of some of Panacea's most boundary-pushing cocktails. Sip on drinks like It Wasn't Ghee and Cut My Life In 2 Pizzas and see them come to life on the plate, too. There will be mind-bending cocktails and great food for the ultimate mixology degustation. 

Prosecco At The Convent

Sunday 15 November | Ada Restaurant

A five-course Sunday Spring feast with two hours of free-flowing prosecco at Ada Restaurant.

Mr Morris At Sea

Saturday 14 November | Viaduct Harbour Berth 3

Michael Meredith takes Mr Morris to the high seas onboard The Osprey with snacks, a DJ and a well-stocked bar. Expect the ultimate Saturday sesh. 

Kasey & Kārena Bird At Sea

Thursday 19 November | Viaduct Harbour Berth 3

2015 Masterchef winners Kasey & Kārena Bird will host a sunset cruise across the harbour with a DJ aboard The Osprey. 

Khu Khu x Urbanaut

Thursday 12 November | Khu Khu Ponsonby

Khu Khu Ponsonby will pair their vegan Thai fare with matched beers from Kingsland brewery Urbanaut. Expect green papaya salad, kumara spring rolls, juicy dumplings, and more. 

Urban List Presents Londo x Pici

Saturday 21 November | Pici

Michelin's Young Chef of the Year, Bob Fairs from Londo in Christchurch, joins Jono Thevenard at Pici for a six course feast. 

Trivet Comes To Aryeh

Friday 20 November | Aryeh 

Chef Lucas Parkinson hosts Chef Wallace Mua for a shared multi-course menu spanning reimagined Kiwi classics and Pasifika flavours. 

The Long Table Lunch At Ellerslie

Friday 20 November | Ellerslie Racecourse 

This ultimate Spring celebration will see 300 diners seated across one ultimate long table for a lunch cooked by some of the country's best food personalities. 

School Nights With Dariush

Thursday 19 November | Cazador

Cazador's Dariush Lolaiy will host an intimate cooking class, followed by a four course dinner at the restaurant. This is a chance to learn from one of the city's finest chefs. 

Chefy Snacky Sunday

Sunday 15 November | San Ray

San Ray revive their Snacky Sunday series with a Sunday lunch hosted by Culprit's Kyle Street and Cazador's Dariush Lolaiy. 

Cocoro's Kaimoana Omakase

Sunday 22 November | Cocoro

An intimate eight-seat sushi omakase hosted by chef Makoto Tokuyama and and sommelier Tony Suarez. Expect bluefin tuna, Haku kingfish, A5 wagyu tataki, Hokkaido scallops, paua, kina, and ikura. 

Duo x Marrow: The Butcher's Table 

Thursday 19 November | Duo

Duo's Jordan MacDonald is joined by Nick Thompson from Orewa butchery Marrow for a produce-led sharing feast built around exceptional and lesser-known cuts of meat. 

Poderi Crisci's Food And Wine Feast At Farina

Wednesday 18 November | Farina

A five-course Italian dinner from the Farina kitchen full of pasta and local produce, paired with special wines from the Poderi Crisci estate. 

Tequila Tuesday At San Ray

Tuesday 17 November | San Ray

Sip on a preview of the Casa Endémica mezcal and tequila arriving at San Ray this summer, alongside Mexican mixed plates, snacks, and tasting flights. 

Culprit's Giving Thanks Banquet With Max Gordy From Graze Wine Bar

Tuesday 17 November | Culprit

Max Gordy from Graze Wine Bar in Wellington joins Kyle Street in the Culprit kitchen for a playful banquet of nostalgic New Zealand flavours with a global edge. 

Sid's Sunday Session: A Progressive Lunch From The French Cafe To Cassia

Sunday 15 November | The French Cafe and Cassia

Head to The French Cafe for an arrival drink and canapes, before hopping on the CRL with chef Sid Sahrawat and heading to Cassia to finish off your meal. 

All You Can Eat BBQ & Bottomless Drinks

Sunday 15 November | Smoking Shack

What's better than all you can eat BBQ? All you can eat BBQ with bottomless drinks and a DJ. That will be the name of the game at Smoking Shack on Sunday 15 November. 

Lennox Bull's Risotto Masterclass At Prego

Saturday 14 November | Prego 

Head to Prego for a morning risotto masterclass with head chef Lennox Bull. He'll walk you through making their signature duck risotto, including specifics like rice selection, stock, wine, and the best ways to finish it off so it's perfect and glossy. 

Live Fire At Churly's Brewpub

Thursday 12 November | Churly's Brew Pub 

Join meat sommelier Hannah of A Lady Butcher for a live-fire steak dinner at Churly's Brew Pub. She'll guide you through hand-curated premium cuts as they go from butcher's block to grill, with with a focus on nose to tail dining. 

Burnt Butter Table At Osteria Uno

Thursday 12 November | Osteria Uno 

Emilie Pullar or Burnt Butter Table joins the Osteria Uno kitchen for a generous Italian-inspired sharing feast. Expect foccacia, pasta, and special dishes. 

Sunset Bar's Gather And Graze Feast

Thursday 12 November | Sunset Bar

Head to Sunset Bar for some of the best views in the city and the ultimate grazing table for a moving feast of epic proportions as the sun sets over Auckland. 

Queso Fresco And Oaxaca By TacoTeca

Saturday 14 November | TacoTeca

Head to TacoTeca for a hands-on Mexican cheese masterclass with hospitality veteran Edmundo Farerra and chef Jean Brito, comparing traditional queso fresco with New Zealand cheese, plus Oaxacan flavours, including mezcal, mole, chilli and corn.

Midnight Feast 

Friday 20 November | Matchbox

Join Alejandro Vasquez, Kamal Haggerty, and Emmanuel Joao for a fire-driven midnight feast with bavette skewers, flaming duck tacos, vermouth, cocktails and more. 

Chateau Garage's Wine Dinner At Bistro Saine

Thursday 12 November | Bistro Saine

Head to Bistro Saine for a multi-course dinner paired with wines from Hawke's Bay boutique winery Château Garage. There will be side-by-side tastings, oysters, kingfish, quail, and more. Bon Appetit. 

Katsubay's Japanese Seafood Experience

Friday 20 November | Katsubay

Katsubay will take the best seafood available and turn it into a true feast, with sashimi, sushi, and more. 

Cassia's Chai Rave With Sacred Society

Saturday 21 November | Cassia

The ultimate Saturday afternoon party at Cassia with Sacred Society, expect unlimited chai, Cassia canapés and DJ Charlie spinning party classics, Indo house and Afro house. 

Down Low's Sunday Session At Bon Pinard

Sunday 22 November | Bon Pinard

Deep Down's Clive and Peter are taking over Bon Pinard to showcase their new low-alcohol wines, Down Low, alongside classic Deep Down pours, a DJ, and a whole lotta fun. 

Cazadogs At The Deli

Sunday 22 November | Cazador

Head to the Cazador Deli for an afternoon market day with tasting samples, homewares, and the once-a-year Cazadogs pop-up. 

For more information visit aucklandfeast.co.nz.