GALA AWARDS DINNERS
Vegan Pie Awards Gala 2024
November 5th, 7pm
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the prestigious Vegan Pie Awards; Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony with MC Katie Rood.
This highly anticipated event recognised and celebrated the remarkable culinary talent and innovation in the world of vegan pies.
Set amidst the elegant atmosphere of KIND Café in Morningside, the evening commenced with bubbles on arrival, followed by an exquisite plant-based feast prepared by KIND’s chefs.
As the anticipation built, we announced and presented the awards to the most exceptional vegan pie makers of 2024.
An evening of elegant vegan indulgence!
With our fabulous MCs Tom Sainsbury and Jasbir Kaur
Date: August 29th
Venue: Kind Cafe, 16 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland
On a wild, stormy night in August some of Auckland’s most esteemed chefs, vegan cheese makers and suppliers, food lovers and Vegan Society team gathered together to celebrate the recent NZ Vegan Cheese Awards.
The evening was off to a dramatic start with one gigantic clap of thunder and burst of lightening. With the storm doing its best outside, attendees in the cosy confines of Kind Cafe were treated to an evening of entertainment and culinary delights!
The winning products of the Vegan Cheese Awards were served up over 8 courses, where they had been crafted into devine creations by chef and Award judge, Jasbir Kaur.
Alongside some outstanding artisanal cheeses and accompaniments were some of NZ’s winning products from the Vegan Sausage and Deli Awards, all up creating a sensory feast!
Each course was paired perfectly with exquisite wines or ports to complement the food and tantalise the taste buds.
This delightful and decadent experience was MC’d by the hilarious Tom Sainsbury, celebrity comedian, actor and Vegan Awards judge. To add even more magic to a perfect evening there was even a surprise performance by world-renowned, NZ-based Illusionist, Declan Wong!
All up a fantastic night’s entertainment – don’t miss the next one!
Special thanks go to:
~ Jasbir Kaur, aka Judge Jazz for the incredible menu of all the winning cheeses and the best of the sausage and Deli awards.
~ MC, Tom Sainsbury – for his entertaining commentary.
~ All the winning cheese makers – One Love Planet Cheesery, Angel food, Sonntag, Zenzo, Nu dairy, Savour, Let Them Eat Vegan, Epic Foods.
~ All our wonderful guests who purchased tickets and made the event possible!
We had a fabulous time and look forward to seeing you all again at our next gala!
Sponsored by:
Gilmours, Kind Cafe, Kingseat Organics and The Vegan Society.
Look out for our regular NZ Vegan Awards – held throughout the year as we find and honour the makers of New Zealand's best vegan products! Following our tasting and judging events you are now invited to attend our Awards Gala Dinners!
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