Tasting plates revealed for Seafood Saturday
We only had to mention ‘kaimoana’ and ‘tasting plates’ for tickets to rapidly sell out for the seafood and wine experience as part of Seafood Saturday tomorrow.
People clearly love their kaimoana enough to wait for the delicious detail!
Now, we are delighted to reveal the types of kaimoana our Nelson chefs have been matched with, and what they will create with their kaimoana. The dishes will be created and then plated for 160 guests in the festival marquees on Upper Trafalgar Street from midday.
Each of six tasting plates will be accompanied with a perfectly paired Nelson Tasman wine taster.
Drumroll please…
Omega Clams
Omega steamed clams with pickled red onion, chilli, parsley and olive oil vinaigrette
Prepared by: Matt Bouterey and Riki Day, Hawker House
Supplied by: Guytons
Matched with: Waimea Sauvignon Gris 2022
New Zealand Snapper
Snapper ceviche with chilli and lime succotash
Prepared by: Burger Culture
Supplied by: Talley’s
Matched with: Seifried Family Methode Traditionelle NV
Marlborough King Salmon
Salmon confit settled on Atutahi Horopito reduction, NZ native dukkha, fennel and watercress, wild cranberries, Atutahi Kānuka and beetroot chutney
Prepared by: Reni Wereta-Gargiulo, Kiwi Kai
Supplied by: New Zealand King Salmon
Matched with: Kahurangi Mt Arthur Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Marlborough Greenshell Mussels
Greenshell Mussels in a Thai green curry broth
Prepared by: The Vic Public House
Supplied by: Sanford
Matched with: Seifried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2022
New Zealand Orange Roughy
Vermouth-cured orange roughy with balsamic beluga lentils, porcini, Granny Smith, wakame and leeks
Prepared by: Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel
Supplied by: Sealord
Matched with: Kahurangi, Mt Arthur Reserve Barrique Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Marlborough Oysters
Natural oyster with cucumber granita, apple and wasabi OR natural oyster with crispy shallot, ginger and lime
Prepared by: Kevin Hopgood and Aaron Ballantyne, Hopgood’s & Co
Supplied by: Guytons
Matched with: Neudorf Tiritiri Chardonnay 2021