F.A.W.C! Vege vibes with Alby Hailes

Alby Hailes has always been passionate about delicious, flavourful food and in this 3.5 hour workshop he will share six veg-forward dishes designed to make you feel good!
In this hands-on workshop, participants will prepare a delicious plant-based meal of five mains and dessert before sitting down to enjoy their efforts as a shared lunch.

As one of the most exciting young home cooks in New Zealand, Alby is renowned for winning the Great Kiwi Bake Off in 2021 and has spent the past 10 years as a writer of delicious and creative recipes for all eaters and occasions, with a focus on global flavours, seasonal produce, and the power of food in connecting us to whenua, whānau and self to promote mental wellness. His brand new cookbook, Good Vibes: Eat well with feel-good flavours, was published in 2023.

F.A.W.C!ers will receive a morning tea on arrival, before creating and sharing five mains, followed by a dessert.

Good Vibes will be available to purchase with your ticket and will be waiting for you at the workshop.

Ticket price includes three-and-a-half-hour workshop, morning tea on arrival. Creating and sharing 5 mains, a flatbread and a dessert.

F.A.W.C! is a series of exceptional food and wine experiences set in stunning locations in Hawke’s Bay. Running twice a year, F.A.W.C! is a chance to get up close and personal with chefs and food producers, wine makers and the clever people that make up the New Zealand food and wine scene. F.A.W.C! Summer Series runs over March 15-24.