Sunday 26 June 2016

CELEBRITY CHEFS TO HEADLINE TASTINGS ON HASTINGS 2016

Coming up in October, Tastings on Hastings is the most vibrant weekend for foodies to visit Port Macquarie and experience its burgeoning food and beverage industry. A plethora of wine bars have opened recently, there are groovy new cafes, award-winning restaurants and a relaxed coastal vibe.

Headlining this year’s festival will be celebrity chef, Matt Wilkinson, who will host a series of cooking demonstrations and delight festival-goers with special dinners. Popular chef and the Tastings on Hastings Producer’s Ambassador, Matt Golinski will also feature in this year’s program, bringing his passion for fresh, seasonal and local ingredients to Port Macquarie. Golinski is well known for his food columns and appearances on TV show Ready Steady Cook.

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase said “The Port Macquarie-Hastings region is renowned for its fresh produce, wineries, boutique breweries, food producers and restaurants, and I am sure all visitors will be impressed by this year’s exciting festival program showcasing the region’s abundance of gourmet offerings.”

Other event highlights include a Sustainable Table morning at The Lost Plot community gardens, a Beer Masterclass at Latin Loafer and the Tastings Ignites night-time festival.

Tastings on Hastings 2016 is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, as part of the Regional Flagship Events Program.

Click here to visit the Tastings on Hastings 2016 official website.

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