Our People
From pioneering winemakers to passionate chefs and bakers, our community is what brings the festival to life.
Wineries
The region’s winemakers, pouring their passion straight into your glass.
27Seconds, Ataahua Wines, Black Estate, Fancrest Estate, Fernbank Wines, Greystone Wines, House of Ball, Melton Estate, Mischief With Wine, Mon Cheval Wines, Mount Brown Estates, Mt. Beautiful Wines, Pegasus Bay / Main Divide, Pyramid Valley, Silver Wing, Straight 8 Estate, Terrace Edge, The Boneline, The Crater Rim, Tiki Wine & Vineyards, Torlesse Wines, Tussock Hill, Waipara Springs Winery
27seconds
27seconds is a North Canterbury wine label that combines quality wines with purpose. Made from grapes at Terrace Edge and produced with support from winemakers in the region, their range includes fresh Sauvignon Blancs, Rieslings, Pinot Gris, Rosé and Pinot Noir.
Black Estate
Black Estate is a family owned winery in Waipara, North Canterbury, known for its organic and biodynamic approach. Their hillside vineyards produce expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and more, all shaped by the region’s unique soils. With an award-winning restaurant and cellar door, Black Estate delivers a true vineyard-to-table wine experience.
Fernbank Wines
Fernbank Wines is a boutique North Canterbury winery producing single vineyard wines from the Waipara Valley. Known for their expressive Riesling, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Fernbank focuses on showcasing the natural strength of the region through careful vineyard selection and minimal intervention. Elegant, precise and distinctly Waipara in style.
Melton Estate
Melton Estate is a boutique winery in the Waipara Valley producing a vibrant range of small batch wines. Their focus is on fresh, fruit driven styles including Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Rosé. Crafted to be approachable and food friendly, Melton Estate wines are made for easy enjoyment.
Mount Brown Estates
Mount Brown Estates produces elegant Waipara Valley wines with a strong focus on Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. With vineyards on the clay soils of North Canterbury, their wines are known for balance, colour and depth of flavour. Mount Brown offers a classic Waipara wine style with a refined finish.
Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley is known for producing distinctive, site driven wines from their organically farmed North Canterbury vineyards. With a strong focus on terroir and minimal intervention, their wines are expressive, textural, and truly reflective of the land they come from.
Terrace Edge
Terrace Edge is a boutique North Canterbury winery known for producing elegant, small batch wines from estate grown fruit. With a hands on approach from vineyard to bottle, their wines are expressive, refined, and a true reflection of place.
Tiki Wine
Tiki Wine & Vineyards produces pure, expressive wines from their organically farmed North Canterbury vineyard. With a strong focus on sustainability and minimal intervention, their wines are vibrant, textural, and driven by the land they come from.
Waipara Springs
Waipara Springs Winery produces vibrant, fruit driven wines from the heart of the Waipara Valley. Known for their fresh, approachable style and strong connection to the region, their wines capture the energy and character of North Canterbury.
Greystone Wines
Greystone Wines is a leading organic and biodynamic winery in North Canterbury, known for wines that reflect a strong sense of place. Their clay rich hillside vineyards produce outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. With a focus on soil health and sustainable farming, Greystone wines are distinctive, expressive and true to Waipara
Mischief With Wine
Mischief With Wine brings a playful, modern approach to winemaking in Waipara, North Canterbury. Their wines focus on fresh, vibrant flavour and easy drinkability across styles like Pinot Gris, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc. Made to be enjoyed without the rules, Mischief is all about good wine and good times.
Mt. Beautiful Wines
Mt. Beautiful Wines produces premium wines from carefully selected North Canterbury vineyards. Best known for their elegant Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, their wines focus on purity, balance and regional expression. Mt. Beautiful offers a refined take on modern New Zealand winemaking.
Silver Wing
Silver Wing Wines produces elegant, finely crafted wines from North Canterbury vineyards. With a focus on balance, texture, and varietal purity, their wines are known for being refined, approachable, and beautifully expressive.
The Boneline
The Boneline creates small batch wines that showcase the strength and character of North Canterbury fruit. With a focus on balance, structure, and drinkability, their wines are bold, expressive, and made to be shared.
Torlesse Wines
Torlesse Wines produces expressive, cool climate wines from vineyards across Canterbury. With a focus on balance, purity, and varietal character, their wines are vibrant, approachable, and crafted to reflect their unique growing sites.
Fancrest Estate
Fancrest Estate is an organic winery nestled in the limestone hills of Waipara, North Canterbury. Their small batch Pinot Noir and Pinot Rosé are made from estate grown fruit using natural winemaking methods. With a strong focus on sustainability and site expression, Fancrest wines showcase the true character of the region.
House of Ball
House of Ball brings together premium Waipara fruit with a modern, vibrant wine style. Known for their expressive Rosé, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, House of Ball focuses on creating wines that are fresh, approachable and full of personality. A contemporary taste of North Canterbury made for easy enjoyment.
Mon Cheval Wines
Mon Cheval Wines specialises in premium, small scale Pinot Noir crafted from a single vineyard in the Waipara Valley. With meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery, Mon Cheval focuses on purity, structure and elegance. Their wines are refined, expressive and deeply connected to their site.
Pegasus Bay & Main Divide
Pegasus Bay is one of North Canterbury’s most recognised wineries, producing premium wines from their Waipara Valley vineyards. Known for expressive Riesling, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Pegasus Bay wines are rich, refined and built to age.
Their sister label Main Divide delivers vibrant, fruit driven wines that reflect the same quality focus and regional character across a wide range of classic New Zealand styles.
Straight 8 Estate
Straight 8 Estate produces carefully crafted wines from their family owned North Canterbury vineyard. With a focus on quality and attention to detail, their wines are vibrant, well balanced, and designed to be enjoyed with good food and great company.
The Crater Rim
The Crater Rim crafts premium small batch wines that reflect the unique landscapes of Canterbury. With a focus on elegance, balance, and sustainable practices, their wines are expressive, refined, and made to capture a true sense of place.
Tussock Hill
Tussock Hill is known for producing refined, site driven wines from the Port Hills of Canterbury. With a strong focus on Pinot Noir and cool climate varietals, their wines are elegant, expressive, and shaped by their unique hillside vineyards.
Ataahua Wines
Ataahua Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery based in the picturesque Waipara Valley in North Canterbury. Their hand tended vineyards grow on ancient glacial soils known as Glasnevin soils, producing wines that reflect the valley’s character.
Eateries
Indulge in everything from street food to fine dining, all in one place
Alt Kitchen, Liam's Langos, Rollicious Vietnamese, Waild, ROMA, Styx and Stone, NAMETS, Smoke n Barrel, FUSH, KUNG FU DUMPLINGS, Lucas, Cinque Terre, Greystone Oysters, Bacon Bros, The Gee Spot, Wildfire Pizza, Empire Chicken, The Roaming Bear, The Chippy, Artesanos, Food by fire, Inati, Rainbow Candy Floss, Strawberry Springs, Crepes de la Monde, The Hive Real Fruit Ice Cream, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, The Coffee Pot, Coffee Embassy
Alt Kitchen
ALT Burger is serving bold, gourmet burgers made with quality ingredients. Known for crowd-favourite beef, chicken and veggie options, ALT Burger is a go-to at events and festivals for seriously good, no-nonsense comfort food.
Waild
Waild is a modern dining concept in Christchurch that champions wild, foraged and seasonal New Zealand ingredients, turning game, seafood, native plants and thoughtfully sourced produce into bold, flavour-packed dishes.
Liam's Langos
Liam's Langos serves up delicious Hungarian lángos — golden, crispy fried bread topped with a range of fresh, flavourful toppings like tomatoes, feta, herbs, pesto and more. A festival and event favourite in Christchurch, it’s a tasty, fun twist on a classic street-food snack that keeps crowds coming back for more.
Rollicious Vietnamese
Rollicious Vietnamese is a vibrant Vietnamese eatery serving fresh, flavour-packed favourites like beef pho, house-baked bánh mì, spring rolls and noodle salads. Celebrated for its authentic, healthy street-food style dishes and bold flavours, it’s a favourite lunchtime spot for a tasty and satisfying meal.
ROMA
Roma Street Food is our pinkest food truck, dishing up fun, fresh and flavour-packed Mexican-inspired street food at festivals, markets and events around the city. Inspired by the bold tastes of Mexico City, ROMA serves tacos and other vibrant bites with personality and punch, perfect for a quick, tasty feast with a fiesta vibe.
Smoke n Barrel
Smoke ’n’ Barrel is a food truck favourite that brings slow-smoked meats, hearty American-style BBQ and bold sides to the festivals. Known for rich, smoky brisket, pulled pork, loaded sides and classic BBQ flavours, Smoke ’n’ Barrel also offers catering for events and gatherings with a flavour-packed, down-to-earth approach to smoke-house cooking.
Styx and Stone
Styx & Stone is a popular Christchurch pub-style eatery known for its hearty, flavour-packed menu featuring stone-grill steaks, juicy burgers, fish & chips, and other casual favourites with local flair. We can't wait to see their offerings food-truck style.
NAMETS
NAMETS is a Filipino-inspired food truck and catering brand bringing vibrant Filipino hospitality to the festival with delicious, home-style bites. Founded by a local couple, NAMETS serves up comforting, flavour-packed dishes and food packs that showcase authentic Filipino flavours and warm, welcoming service.
FUSH
Fush is a popular whānau-owned Christchurch food truck known for taking classic fish & chips to the next level with fresh, crispy fish, juicy fried chicken, big burgers and tasty sides served with a warm, friendly vibe.
Greystone Oysters
Greystone Oysters served up shucked-to-order with minimal adornment to showcase their clean, briny flavour, a perfect match with crisp Waipara wines. The oysters come from premium New Zealand sources and are celebrated for their quality and simple, delicious presentation.
Kung Fu Dumplings
Kung Fu Dumplings is serving up hand-crafted Kathmandu-style momo dumplings, steamed or pan-fried to order with classics like chicken and beef plus hearty vegan options. A favourite at markets and festivals around the city, it brings authentic Nepalese flavour and crowd-pleasing comfort food to the streets.
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a charming Italian food truck bringing authentic Italian flavours with handmade focaccia sandwiches and other savoury & sweet bites inspired by the owners’ roots in Italy’s picturesque Cinque Terre region. Their fresh, flavour-packed offerings make it a favourite choice for delicious, casual Italian street food.
Bacon Bros
Bacon Bros’ food truck brings the crew’s famous burger and BBQ goodness. Serving up big, flavour-packed burgers with quality local ingredients straight from the trailer. Originating from a market stall and now part of the wider Bacon Bros family, the truck is all about bold eats, great vibes and hearty street-food that gets crowds lined up and satisfied.
Empire Chicken
Empire Chicken will be bringing their much-loved fried chicken truck, serving up crispy, flavour-packed chicken cooked fresh on site. Expect golden crunch, bold seasoning and seriously satisfying bites.
The Gee Spot
The Gee Spot serving up fresh, flavour-packed street food. Known for juicy burgers, loaded fries (like pulled-pork loaded fries), tacos and crispy fried chicken, it brings bold, crowd-pleasing eats with a fun vibe.
Wildfire Pizza
Wildfire Pizza will be firing up their wood-fired pizza truck, serving freshly made, artisan pizzas cooked on site. Using quality ingredients and classic Italian-style bases, their crowd-pleasing pizzas are the perfect match for a glass of Waipara wine and a relaxed afternoon at the festival.
The Roaming Bear
The Roaming Bear will be rolling in with their tasty street-food truck serving up fresh wraps, loaded nachos, crisp salad bowls and sweet waffles. Packed with flavour and perfect for grazing between tastings, The Roaming Bear brings fun, flavour-filled eats that’ll keep you fuelled throughout the day.
Food by Fire
Food by Fire will be showcasing bold, live-fire cooking, serving flame-kissed dishes packed with smoky flavour. Cooked over open fire and designed for sharing, their food brings a primal, crowd-pleasing energy that pairs perfectly with a relaxed afternoon and a glass in hand.
The Chippy
The Chippy will be serving up classic UK fish and chips from their food truck, with golden battered fish, hot chips and crowd-pleasing comfort food done right. Simple, nostalgic and always popular, it’s the perfect easy eat to enjoy while soaking up the atmosphere.
Artesanos
Artesanos will be serving up handcrafted Argentinian-style empanadas from their food truck, filled with rich, flavour-packed ingredients and baked fresh on site. Easy to eat and full of comfort, they’re the perfect savoury bite to enjoy while wandering with a glass in hand.
Inati
INATI brings its celebrated share-plate spirit to the festival with beautifully crafted bites that showcase seasonal New Zealand flavours in creative, refined ways. Inspired by their award-winning chef’s tailored approach to local produce, the INATI stall offers an elevated tasting experience that’s perfect to enjoy alongside a glass of wine.
Strawberry Springs
Strawberry Springs will be bringing their sweet strawberry treats, showcasing fresh local strawberries and classic strawberry-based delights. Bright, refreshing and a crowd favourite, it’s the perfect taste of summer to enjoy
Lillies
Lillies will be joining the festival for the first time, bringing the flavours and creativity they’re known for in their Christchurch restaurant. We’re excited to see what they showcase on the day, with beautifully crafted bites designed to be enjoyed alongside a glass and a relaxed afternoon.
Rainbow Candy Floss
Rainbow Candy Floss will be on hand with their colourful candyfloss and classic fair-style treats, spinning up fluffy, vibrant sweet clouds on-site alongside refreshing slushies, snow cones and popcorn.
Crepes de la Monde
Crêpes de la Monde will be serving freshly made sweet and savoury crêpes from their much-loved food truck. Cooked to order and filled with classic and indulgent flavours, they’re a delicious treat.
The Hive Real Fruit Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping their iconic ice cream, serving up rich, creamy flavours made with quality ingredients and plenty of personality. From classic favourites to indulgent crowd-pleasers, it’s the ultimate cool treat to enjoy while soaking up the atmosphere
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping their iconic ice cream, serving up rich, creamy flavours made with quality ingredients and plenty of personality. From classic favourites to indulgent crowd-pleasers, it’s the ultimate cool treat to enjoy while soaking up the atmosphere
Artisans
Take home more than memories with market finds from regional makers.
Electric Pukeko Hats and Sunglasses, Gecko Recycled Woodworks, Mt Lyford Honey, BUTTER, Earthware by Heather, SpiceCraft
Electric Pukeko Hats and Sunglasses
Electric Pukeko will be bringing their bold range of hats and sunglasses, designed for sunny days and good times. Fun, functional and full of personality, Electric Pukeko is the perfect place to grab a festival-ready accessory to top off your look.
BUTTER
Butter will be serving up beautifully baked treats known for rich flavours and seriously good pastry. From sweet indulgences to buttery favourites, Butter is the perfect stop for a little something special.
Gecko Recycled Woodworks +
Gecko Recycled Woodworks will be showcasing handcrafted pieces made from recycled and reclaimed timber. Thoughtfully designed and sustainably made, their unique woodwork blends creativity and craftsmanship, perfect for discovering something special to take home.
Mt Lyford Honey
Mt Lyford Honey will be offering their locally produced honey, harvested from the pristine alpine environment of Mt Lyford. Naturally rich and full of flavour, it’s a beautiful taste of North Canterbury and a perfect treat to take home.
Earthware by Heather
Earthware by Heather will be showcasing handcrafted ceramic pieces inspired by nature and made with care. Each item is thoughtfully designed and beautifully finished, making them timeless, tactile pieces to treasure or gift.
Spicecraft
SpiceCraft will be sharing their handcrafted spice blends, made to add big flavour to everyday cooking. From fragrant rubs to versatile seasonings, Spice Craft is perfect for food lovers looking to take a little inspiration home.
Brews
From morning coffee to an afternoon pint, the festival has your perfect pour.
Brewmoon
Brewmoon
BrewMoon Brewing Company will be pouring a selection of their locally brewed beers, known for bold flavours, classic styles and easy-drinking favourites. Brewed just down the road in Amberley, their beers are the perfect match for great food, good company and a relaxed afternoon.
The Coffee Pot
Coffee Embassy will be serving expertly brewed coffee from their mobile setup, showcasing smooth, well-balanced roasts made right here in Christchurch. Whether you’re after a flat white between tastings or a caffeine hit to keep you going, Coffee Embassy has you covered.
Coffee Embassy
The Coffee Pot will be serving classic barista-made coffee from their much-loved caravan, offering reliable, great-tasting espresso and hot drinks all day long. A familiar favourite for locals, it’s the perfect stop for an easy caffeine fix while you wander.
Meet Our People
What makes North Canterbury truly special isn’t just the wine in your glass or the food on your plate, but the people behind them. From families who have tended vines for generations, to chefs reinventing local ingredients, to makers who pour creativity into every detail, their stories are woven into the festival. This is a chance to connect, to taste their work, and to celebrate the people who make this region one of New Zealand’s most exciting food and wine destinations.
“We really enjoyed the Loula lounge, it’s was so nice to have this experience!”
- Sammy, 2025 Attendee