Our People

From pioneering winemakers to passionate chefs and bakers, our community is what brings the festival to life.

Three men standing behind a wine bar at an outdoor event, smiling and holding glasses of wine, with a tent and trees in the background.

Wineries

The region’s winemakers, pouring their passion straight into your glass.

27 Seconds, 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

Two people standing behind a table at a wine stall, surrounded by decorative wreaths and signages, with bottles of wine on display.
A silver bowl filled with ice and several bottles of wine, placed on a black and white checkered tablecloth.
Three women standing behind a table with wine bottles and fruit at an outdoor event under a white canopy, with greenery in the background.
Two bottles of Terrace Edge rosé wine in a white ice bucket, one bottle upright and unopened, the other partially visible and tilted, on a black surface with a blurred background.
Baristas serving drinks to customers at a wine or beverage stand with bottles of wine and a flower arrangement in the background.

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, BASE, Inati, Rainbow Candy FlossCrepes de la MondeThe Hive Real Fruit Ice CreamBen & Jerry's Ice Cream, The Coffee Pot, Coffee Embassy

A pizza topped with cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and cheese, served on a white rectangular plate on a wooden table.
A man with a white hat, sunglasses, and a white t-shirt is smiling while handing a bowl of food to a woman with long dark hair, wearing a gray blazer and a wide-brimmed hat, at a food festival booth.
A person with long red hair using a piping bag to decorate ice cream cones with pink ice cream. The scene takes place at a table with various tools and wooden blocks, possibly at an outdoor event or market.
Pink food truck with ''¡ROMA!'' written on it, decorated with pink flamingo lawn ornaments on grass, trees in background, menu board in front, and string lights inside.

Artisans

Take home more than memories with market finds from regional makers.

Electric Pukeko Hats and Sunglasses, Gecko Recycled Woodworks, The Feather Craftsman, MT LYFORD HONEY, BUTTER, Earthware by Heather

Tray of assorted pastries and desserts on a table at an event, with people in the background.
People browsing vendor booths at an outdoor market with a sign that reads "Wakers Market" hanging on a tree.
Event T-shirts for the North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival, featuring wine-themed graphics and text.
Display of handmade jewelry including earrings, necklaces, and brooches on black cards and a table with various jewelry pieces, with some flowers in the foreground and people in the background at an outdoor market.

Brews

From morning coffee to an afternoon pint, the festival has your perfect pour.

Brewmoon

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.

General Admission

Sober Driver

Corporate Hosting

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“We really enjoyed the Loula lounge, it’s was so nice to have this experience!”

- Sammy, 2025 Attendee