Hawke’s Bay Presents Food and Wine Country with James Beck

Award-winning chef James Beck is taking foodies behind the scenes of Hawke's Bay in a new five-part series that brings together the Food and Wine Country’s best ingredients.

Those who have visited Hawke’s Bay know that it’s a foodie’s dream – whether you’re dining out at an array of New Zealand’s finest restaurants or eating in with produce grown by passionate locals. 

To shine light on the gorgeous region, award-winning chef James Beck is taking us behind the scenes of Hawke’s Bay in a new five-part series that brings together Food and Wine Country’s best ingredients. Each week from the 3rd of February, James will share how to make a truly delicious feast from different neighbourhoods across the region.

Hawke’s Bay attracts passionate producers, artisans and urban restaurateurs who deliver the full gamut of paddock to plate, grape to glass and tree to table feasting. It’s no surprise that they stand as New Zealand’s oldest wine-growing region and an agricultural powerhouse.

Follow along as James shares the bounty at his doorstep and how to use it. Watch as he cooks up a feast in stunning locations from Wairoa in the north to Central Hawke’s Bay in the south, and everything in between.

Episode 1: Wairoa District

In a district of extensive coastlines, kaimoana is, more often than not, the dinner of choice in Wairoa. Whether it be paua, kina, crayfish, filleted tarakihi or kingfish ceviche, there’s nothing better than kaimoana fresh from the ocean.

Now, just in time for summer, award-winning chef James Beck showcases a handful of simple, quick recipes, filled with delicious ingredients from Northern Hawke’s Bay – perfect for the beach, bach, boat and beyond.

Filmed at Mokotahi Bach, Māhia Peninsula, Wairoa.
Find full recipes here: https://www.hawkesbaynz.com/foodandwinecountry?article=1149

Episode 2: Napier