Elevate your experience with our new VIP Culinary Pavilion ticket
For the true food enthusiast, the festival's new VIP Culinary Pavilion Experience offers an unforgettable day of gourmet indulgence!
Entry to the Culinary Pavilion is free for all ticket holders on festival day. The popular experience lets you watch talented chefs in action and explore Marlborough’s exceptional local produce.
Our new VIP Culinary Pavillion Experience ticket takes it to the next level. Each ticket gets you VIP entry to one chef session, so be sure to read up about our three guest chefs in advance and read more details below.
Your VIP Culinary Pavilion experience includes:
Front row seating so you're treated to an up-close view as the chef demonstrates their culinary magic using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients from Marlborough.
A delicious canapé crafted from the ingredients and techniques featured in the session, delivering a taste of the experience.
A glass of world-renowned Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, expertly paired with the dish, to complement your culinary journey.
A curated goody bag packed with recipes, exclusive treats inspired by the demonstration, and local gourmet surprises to continue the experience at home.
Session Two: Miss Polly's Kitchen - 12:45pm
$40.00
Experience an exclusive 50-minute session with Polly Markus, one of New Zealand’s most beloved food influencers. Author of two best-selling cookbooks and the creative force behind Miss Polly’s Kitchen, followed by over 75,000 fans on Instagram, Polly will captivate you with her approachable style and passion for Marlborough produce.
From your front-row seat, enjoy an up-close demonstration as Polly creates stunning dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in a complimentary glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, paired perfectly with the flavors on display, and savor a canapé inspired by Polly’s recipes during the session.
As a VIP guest, you’ll also take home a premium goody bag, packed with exclusive recipes and a selection of handpicked local treats, so you can continue the culinary adventure at home. Polly will also share her expert tips, practical techniques, and creative insights, giving you the confidence to recreate the dishes at home!
This session will take place at the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival 2025 at 12.45pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to the culinary pavilion. Make sure you have this ticket with you.
THIS TICKET IS AN ADD ON. THIS TICKET WILL NOT GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE MARLBOROUGH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Session Three: Al Brown - 2:00pm
$40.00
Join Al Brown, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs and storytellers, for an exclusive 50-minute culinary session that showcases the best of Marlborough’s flavours. Renowned for his iconic restaurants, including Logan Brown and Depot, Al is a master of authenticity, creativity, and generosity.
Seated front-row, you’ll watch as Al demonstrates his culinary expertise, featuring the premium Regal Marlborough King Salmon. Sip on a complimentary glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, thoughtfully paired to complement the dishes, and enjoy a canapé inspired by the recipes Al creates during the session.
As part of this unforgettable experience, VIP guests will receive a curated goody bag, filled with recipes and a variety of locally sourced culinary treasures inspired by the demonstration. Al will share his wealth of knowledge, storytelling flair, and practical tips for working with Marlborough’s finest ingredients, giving you the skills to replicate his dishes at home.
This session will take place at the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival 2025 at 2.00pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to the culinary pavilion. Make sure you have this ticket with you.
THIS TICKET IS AN ADD ON. THIS TICKET WILL NOT GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE MARLBOROUGH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL