Check out the action just half way around the concourse - see the brightest and best of Wellington's hospitality scene compete for honours. Time your visit to coincide with some of the competition classes below.
10:30: Innovative Fresh Fruit Flan Sponsored by The Pastryhouse
Demonstrating innovation with bases, fillings and garnish, competitors create a glazed fresh fruit flan.
10:30: Chocolate Fantasy Plated Dessert Sponsored by Schoc
Competitors must present two individual portions of the same dessert using chocolate as the principal ingredient of the dish.
10:30:Fairytale Afternoon Tea for 2 Sponsored by Tempt
Competitors must present an afternoon tea for 2 with that magical fairytale element.
2.00:Capital City Antipasto Platter Sponsored by Mediterranean Food Warehouse
The creation of an antipasto platter for two people using products in an innovative manner.
2.00:Hot Main Course, Presented Cold Sponsored by Akaroa Salmon
Competitors present two individual portions of the same salmon entree using Akaroa Salmon.Dished must be glazed.
LIVE COOKERY EVENTS
10:30 - 1:00: Ian MacLennan Memorial Teams Event Sponsored by CFANZ, Nestle Food Service and House of Knives
A team comprised of two trainee chefs and a trainee waiter have 2 1/2 hours to prepare and serve five identical portions of soup, main course and dessert.
1:30 - 2:30: Lamb Entree Sponsored by Preston's Masters Butchers
Competitors must prepare and produce four identical entree course portions using lamb as the principle ingredient.
3:00 - 4:00: Pork Main Course Sponsored by Wellington Institute of Technology
Competitors must prepare and produce four identical main course portions using Pork as the principal ingredient.
4:30 - 5:30: Pacific Catch Sponsored by Wellington Institute of Technology
Competitors must prepare and produce four identical main course portions. The present dishes must include "food from the sea".
LIVE HOSPITALITY EVENTS
11:00: Wellington's Coffee Culture Barista Coffee Sponsored by Interislander
In twelve minutes competitors must produce and present four espresso coffees, four lattes and four cappuccinos.
2:00 - 3:00: Kapiti Cheese and Wairarapa Wine Service Sponsored by Fonterra Brands
A new hospitality class to showcase two of New Zealand's finest cheeses.
2:00: Bed Making Magic Sponsored by Hospitality Standards Institute
Professional Room Attendants show their skills by stripping and making a bed in the fastest time whilst maintaining professional standards.
Competitors have 20 minutes to decorate a pavlova from ingredients supplied in a magic box.
LIVE COOKERY EVENTS
9.30 - 12:30: Chef of the Capital Sponsored by Southern Hospitality, Moffat and Rockgas
The search for Wellington's absolutely positively best craftsperson in the kitchen. A 3 hour event involving the creation of a cold entree, a hot main course and a hot dessert.
1.00 - 4:00: Silver Fern Farms 2009 National Finals - Hans Bueschkens Junior Chefs Challenge Sponsored by Nestle Professional
Competitors will have a staggered commencement time and will prepare and produce 6 individually plated portions.
LIVE HOSPITALITY EVENTS
11:15 - 12:15: Original Innovative Cocktail Collation Open Sponsored by Toops
Competitors will work on a clothed trestle table and will have 5 minutes to set up their mise en place.
2:00: The Flying Burrito Brothers Sponsored by Bar Tenders Magic Box with flair
Competitors must produce two original cocktails, using the ingredients from the Magic Box and execute with flair.
3:00: Bartenders Magic Box with flair Sponsored by The Flying Burrito BrothersCompetitors must formulate two cocktails from the ingredients of a magic box and execute with flair.
Staggered from 2.00 - 4:30: Burns and Ferrall Sponsored by Una fiesta de Chile
Competitors will have 40 minutes to prepare and lay a table setting for a main and dessert for 3 persons.
Friday 8 May
