We Got Sent Beer! So We Talked Food, Festivals & Fine Dining

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Forkin' Good Podcast with Kate and Simon.This episode starts with a simple surprise… a “Fork'n Good” rice lager.But quickly turns into a deep dive into food, drink, and one of New Zealand’s most exciting culinary events… the Flavours of Plenty Festival.We chat about:• Our favourite drinks (wine, whiskey, and everything in between)• The rise of local food festivals and why they matter• Behind the scenes of the Flavours of Plenty Festival in the Bay of Plenty• Supporting local restaurants, growers, and producers• The Plates of Plenty Challenge and how chefs are using local ingredients• Why food is such a powerful way to bring people togetherPlus, Kate sits down with festival organiser Rae to unpack:👉 How the festival started👉 What makes it so unique👉 The must-try events this year👉 And how you can get involvedIf you love food, local experiences, and discovering new places to eat, this episode is for you.LET US KNOWWould you come “road hookin” with us? Where should we go next?Like & Subscribe to support the podcastDrop your favourite restaurant or festival in the commentshttps://flavoursofplentyfestival.com/Follow Simon on his channels below:Instagram: @simon_gaultFacebook: @OfficialsimongaultTiktok: SimonjgaultYoutube: Simon GaultFollow Waste-ed with Kate here:Instagram: @wastedwithkateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkateTiktok: wasted.kateYoutube: Waste-ed with KateSupport the show