The Bay of Plenty’s most exciting culinary competition is back!
The Battle of the Snack is returning for its third year and will mark the opening night of the 2025 Flavours of Plenty Festival on Thursday, 27 March, celebrating the Bay of Plenty’s unique food culture with an exciting culinary competition. Hosted at Saltwater in partnership with Cuisine magazine, this event brings together top local chefs and promising new talents who will each create innovative canapés that showcases the best of regional ingredients and flavours. Festival attendees sample each creation and cast their votes, with the winning snack earning a feature in Cuisine magazine, capturing the essence of Bay of Plenty cuisine. Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail featuring iti gin from Bay Distilling, local wines from Leveret Estate and Herringbone Wines, and the Sunseeker Pale Ale – a special beer collaboration with Mount Brewing Co. With great food, drinks, and a buzzing atmosphere, Battle of the Snack promises a flavour-packed start to the festival. This event cannot cater for dietary requirements.Included in your ticket:
Bay Distillers Gin Cocktail on Arrival, 1 glass of wine & 12 snacks to judge between.