Kāpiti Food Fair

Kāpiti Food Fair FOOD FESTIVAL - Exciting & indulgent day filled with good food, good music, and great company for all food enthusiasts - Sat 5 Dec 2026 Strategic Outcomes:

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Fill your life with GOOD friends, GOOD times & GOOD food . A showcase of New Zealand food & beverage including the united nations of ready to eat foods and manufactured and F&B related products. A great event to shop for gifts or to stock-up your pantry. The Kāpiti Food Fair started with humble beginnings in 2008 with mainly home based producers. It has since grown to include commercial and home based producers and a huge variety of ready to foods. Celebrity Guests over the years have included Martin Bosley, Simon Holst, Nadia Lim, Karena & Casey Bird, Annabelle White, Jason van Dorsten of Cafe Hanoi in Auckland, Jax Hamilton, Brett McGregor and Nicky Sinden. Vendors from all around NZ are attracted to the Fair and we have become anchored in to the annual F&B event calendar. The Fair always runs in the first Sat in December and the day before the popular Thorndon School fundraising fair on the first Sun in December. Many of our vendors operate at both events so commercially it works for them. The Fair includes a professionally managed stage and a licenced Tuatara Bar selling beer, wine and cocktails for visitors to wash down their tasty treats. The Fair runs rain or shine and ATM cash is available for visitors. Vendors are encouraged to have their own mobile Eftpos. Kāpiti Rotary, No 49 Squadron Air Cadets, Paraparaumu College Parents Association and Work Ready Kāpiti are supporters of the Fair. The Fair has a social conscience and donates to each organisation for their volunteer services. Visitor attendance is 10,000+ | Crowd friendly dogs on lead welcome | Sustainable Foods Kitchen Stage | ZEAL Zone | FREE kids zone, face painting, parading performers, buskers, Christmas magic and much more. To be added to the vendor campaign data please contact Helene Judge, 027 244 9585 or email [email protected]

Our Vision: To be an iconic F&B pop-up extravaganza that makes a lasting impression in the minds and bodies of all foodies. Our Mission: To be a fun, indulgent and tasty day out for all foodies that fills your life with GOOD friends, GOOD times and GOOD food. Be sustainable with financials, social connections, giving back to community, and environmental footprint.

2. Be an integrated community-based event that is attractive to out-of-town visitors.

3. Be lean and productive in our operations behind the scenes.

4. Have an eye and ear to the future when it comes to seeking and responding to opportunities.

5. To make visitors happy and have them returning year after year. Values:
Professional | Integrity | Fun | Connected | Engaged | Healthy | Hygienic

Please join us in welcoming Harcourts Paraparaumu as a new Silver Sponsor in 2026! 🏡⁣⁣Harcourts Kāpiti are passionate lo...
10/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Harcourts Paraparaumu as a new Silver Sponsor in 2026! 🏡⁣
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Harcourts Kāpiti are passionate local real estate experts committed to helping people live, work and play on the Kāpiti Coast - and they're bringing a very exciting activation to the Fair on 5 Dec! We love their collaborative spirit and their genuine investment in this community.⁣
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"We are super excited to be part of a major event like Kāpiti Food Fair,” says Talitha Lowis, Branch Manager.⁣
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Thank you, Harcourts Paraparaumu, for joining the Kāpiti Food Fair sponsor whānau!

You don’t need your passport to eat your way around the world - just come to the Kāpiti Food Fair!⁣⁣🫒🇬🇷 The Greek Food T...
09/10/2026

You don’t need your passport to eat your way around the world - just come to the Kāpiti Food Fair!⁣
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🫒🇬🇷 The Greek Food Truck brings authentic and delicious pita souvlaki, Greek salads, spanakopita & fries with tzatziki.⁣
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Food Point - Delicious Dosa are back with their legendary dosa made from stone-ground rice & lentils: naturally fermented and gluten-free. Traditional fillings include vegetarian & vegan masala, and tandoori chicken & lamb masala.⁣
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Bratwurst Bros. serve all-natural homemade German sausages straight from their own butchery: bratwurst, Bavarian smokies & currywurst in fresh-baked baguettes. And they’ll have their own meat packs to take home to hit the BBQ over the summer holidays! 🥩⁣
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Le Marche Francais serves up raclette cheese sandwiches and an irresistible selection of French cheeses & dry goods for the pantry that will get you and the fam excited for sure. Très magnifique 🇫🇷⁣
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Miss Korea Kimchi handcrafts small-batch traditional Korean kimchi, the real deal - authentic veg & fruit fermentations, spreads & sauces - all packed with probiotics and full of flavour!⁣
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🍜 JAVA Fusion plates up aromatic Indonesian nasi goreng, beef rendang & dry noodles - truly modern fusion food from Indonesian locals, guaranteed. Yum!⁣
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Go get your early bird tickets 👀

We're proud to have Electra as a Silver Sponsor of Kāpiti Food Fair 2026!⚡⁣⁣Electra is the locally owned and operated el...
07/10/2026

We're proud to have Electra as a Silver Sponsor of Kāpiti Food Fair 2026!⚡⁣
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Electra is the locally owned and operated electricity network that powers homes and businesses across Kāpiti and Horowhenua - and when we say locally owned, we mean it. They're 100% owned by the Electra Trust, which shares the benefits back with the community.⁣
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Supporting the growth of local businesses aligns perfectly with their kaupapa and ours. We're grateful to have them in our corner. They will be shining a spotlight of their mahi on one corner of the site map this year - keep your eyes peeled for their activation 👀⁣
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Thank you, Electra 💚

Online VENDOR REGISTRATION for 2026 is now CLOSED! 🔥Wanted to register your business but just missed the deadline? We st...
05/10/2026

Online VENDOR REGISTRATION for 2026 is now CLOSED! 🔥

Wanted to register your business but just missed the deadline? We still have some sites up for grabs for any last-minute bookings.

Site availability: 5 gazebo sites that can either be packaged products or ready-to-eat without power, and 2 single food trailer sites (or 1 double).

To book, call Helene Judge, Co-owner, on 027 244 9585 before booking a site to confirm availability first. 👏

15 years. That's how long SignCraft has been a Gold Sponsor of the Kāpiti Food Fair, how incredible is that! 🙌⁣⁣Based in...
04/10/2026

15 years. That's how long SignCraft has been a Gold Sponsor of the Kāpiti Food Fair, how incredible is that! 🙌⁣
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Based in Waikanae, SignCraft offers comprehensive sign, graphic and digital printing services across the Greater Wellington Region, and they've been championing local business and sustainable practice the whole time. They've watched the Fair grow into one of NZ's most loved food festivals, and they're not going anywhere.⁣
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"We are more than proud to be a sponsor of the biggest local event on the Kāpiti Coast, and we are looking forward to many more years to come," says Helge Ritthammer.⁣
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Thank you, SignCraft, and here's to many more for sure! 💚⁣

More of our 2026 vendors incoming, ready...?  👀⁣⁣Montfoort serves up totally divine Dutch poffertjes & stroopwafels from...
03/10/2026

More of our 2026 vendors incoming, ready...? 👀⁣
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Montfoort serves up totally divine Dutch poffertjes & stroopwafels from the cutest little retro caravan. If you've never had a fresh, warm poffertje, this is your sign to fix that immediately! 🧇⁣
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My Italian Way bring home-style Italian to the Fair: their suppli rice balls are divine, along with their panzerotti, focaccia sandwiches & tiramisu! 🤤🇮🇹⁣
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Laliesfood crafts handmade Latin American empanadas & tequeños with fresh guacamole & homemade chilli olive oil. Packed with unforgettable flavour, made with love by Vilmary, don’t miss out!⁣
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Hodoo makes adorable Korean walnut-shaped sweet treats in up to 10 flavours: strawberry, blueberry, mango, banana & peanut butter, passionfruit & more - totally addictive for sure⁣!
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5036 Boutique Brews Ltd produce award-winning fruit liqueurs in Waikanae: plum, feijoa, quince, rhubarb & ginger and more. A real Kāpiti original that 100% needs to be in your liquor cabinet! 🫐⁣
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🍵 Divine KapiTea brings you premium speciality teas hand-blended from around the world. From calming herbal blends to bold full-flavoured brews, there's a tea for every mood!⁣
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🍡 Paekākāriki Pops make delicious artisan ice blocks using seasonal fruit. Refreshing, colourful, totally delicious, and the perfect summer treat every day for everyone!⁣
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Early bird tickets available now 🎟️

😋 Mark your calendars for Sat 5 Dec 2026 and join us at Mazengarb Reserve Paraparaumu, for a spectacular celebration of ...
02/10/2026

😋 Mark your calendars for Sat 5 Dec 2026 and join us at Mazengarb Reserve Paraparaumu, for a spectacular celebration of food, flavour, entertainment and community. Rain or shine, the show goes on.

Gather your friends and whānau, organise that summer getaway, book your accommodation and secure your VIP parking early. Then get ready to savour the flavours, sounds and spirit of summer at the Kāpiti Food Fair.

BOOK tickets >> https://events.humanitix.com/kapiti-food-fair-2026

https://mailchi.mp/kapitifoodfair.co.nz/kapiti-food-fair-2026-early-bird-tickets-and-vip-parking-on-sale-02-10-26

A huge thank you to our long-standing Gold Sponsor, NZME 🙌⁣⁣The local NZME team has been with us from the very beginning...
02/10/2026

A huge thank you to our long-standing Gold Sponsor, NZME 🙌⁣
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The local NZME team has been with us from the very beginning and their support through digital and radio has been critical to the Fair's growth over the years. Kāpiti Food Fair has become Kāpiti's largest major event, and partners like NZME are a big driver of this.⁣
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"It's an easy decision to sponsor the Kāpiti Food Fair - they're all about bringing the community together while also bringing more people into the region," says Ali Drury. We couldn't agree more! 💚⁣
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Thank you, NZME, we're so grateful for your continued support!

Say hello to some of our 2026 artisan vendors! 🥳⁣⁣We're kicking off with some incredible Kāpiti-based producers right on...
30/09/2026

Say hello to some of our 2026 artisan vendors! 🥳⁣
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We're kicking off with some incredible Kāpiti-based producers right on our doorstep:⁣
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🌶️ Apostle make handmade chilli oils, hot honey & hot sauces, crafted in small batches on the Kāpiti Coast. Heavenly, addictive, and exported worldwide!⁣
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Imagination will be back with their multi-award-winning gin & vodka from the Reikorangi Valley, made using hundreds of thousands of litres of rainwater captured on site.⁣
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Elemental C***r are showcasing their heritage fruit c***r, made from their own Ōtaki orchard, award-winning, sugar-free & completely natural. Crispy, refreshing, and totally delicious - also being served in the Licensed Bar! 😋🍎⁣
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☕ Dark Horse Coffee are amazing coffee roasters serving barista-made coffees, cold brew & their special BLITZEN Christmas blend. Bucking delicious, every time!⁣
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Kapiti Chocolate Factory have been making beautiful chocolate on the Kāpiti Coast for 25+ years, including their gourmet Kako range. Perfect stocking stuffers or Xmas gifts! 🍫⁣
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Have you got your early bird tickets yet? 👀

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Mazengarb Reserve
Paraparaumu
5032

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