Pal 'n' Wine or Valentine
Saint Wine Bar x Kitchen Takeover Presents: Pal ‘n’ Wine or Valentine
Two nights, two distinctive events.
Our first night is a celebration of friends; the glue that bonds good buddies together, the gal-pals and the bro-mances. Celebrate your single status, flex over your ex, or just enjoy the cruisey company of the ones who make you laugh.
Our second night is for the cute couples, for the loved-up and the PDA machines. Stare into each other's eyes all evening if you wish, romancing and sparking, yearning and burning. Whether it's a 50-year anniversary or a slow-burning Bumble, this is the evening for you.
Indulge in two delicious courses, selected from our specially curated menu (created with love of course) and sip a wine on arrival. You’ll be spoiled from start to finish. Because love, in all its forms, deserves to be celebrated!
What? Entrée and main (your pick from our menu), plus a glass of bubbles, vino or non-alc beverage on arrival.
When? Friday, 13th February & Saturday, 14th February
Where? Saint Wine Bar, 105 The Strand, Tauranga
How much? $69 pp + booking fee
All the details:
⏰ What are the dates and times?
First in best dressed, bookings between these hours:
Friday, 13th February from 5pm to close
Saturday, 14th February from 12pm to close
💰 How much?
Tickets cost $69pp + a small booking fee. Your ticket includes two-courses plus a beverage. Dessert and additional drinks are optional extras.
We use Humanitix for our ticket bookings – profits from booking fees fund education programmes for disadvantaged children to help close the education gap.
📍 Where will it be?
Saint Wine Bar, 105 The Strand, Tauranga
🍽️ What will you eat?
There will be a specially curated à la carte menu for this event.
Let us know if you would like to see the menu beforehand, otherwise we will surprise you on arrival!
🌱 What about dietaries?
We have alternative gluten free and vegetarian menus. Please select any listed requirements at the checkout.
If you have other dietary requirements, please email us so we discuss your requirements and let you know if we are able to accommodate them. Please email events@kitchentakeover.co.nz
👨🍳 Who is designing the mouthwatering menu?
In the kitchen we have Dan Lockhart.
Dan is Executive Chef at Saint Wine Bar and Kitchen Takeover. He sharpened his skills at top restaurants in the Bay, including Fife Lane as their 'Mibrasa Master,' before moving to a family-friendly role. Prior to that, he spent five years in Melbourne, working at renowned venues like Republica and Press Club. His effortless, ingredient-focused dishes are inspired by seasonal produce.
🤔 Who is it for?
Grab your sweetheart, soulmate, or favourite partner-in-crime for an evening of indulgence. We celebrate love of all shapes and sizes
🍷 Will there be drinks available to buy during the evening?
Yes, we will offer a selection of wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages which can be purchased as you go.
❓ Questions?
Get in touch with Kitchen Takeover HQ at events@kitchentakeover.co.nz or call us on 027 206 9554.
Chardie's Angels - A Celebration of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnays
A celebration of Hawke’s Bay Food and Chardonnay in Tauranga!
In this outrageous collaboration, Kitchen Takeover has joined forces with an award-winning chef, two incredible Hawke’s Bay winemakers and Tauranga’s most talented sommelier for a celebration of all things Chardonnay.
Hosted by Saint Wine Bar on The Strand, we’ve brought together the culinary talents of Sam Clark from Central Fire Station in Napier, Ollie Powrie of Chateau Garage, Oscar Bish from Tony Bish Wines and the irrepressible, indestructible Charles Leong, sommelier supreme.
New Zealand Chardonnay is in the midst of a major revival, as vines mature and growers and winemakers explore the potential of one of the most well-known grape varieties. Hawke’s Bay Chardonnays are now rivalling those of Burgundy.
Ollie, Oscar and Charles will each select two delicious Chardonnays - which Sam and his team will expertly match over four divine courses celebrating produce from Hawke’s Bay.
This is one for the Chardonnay obsessed and the Chardonnay curious. You will not want to miss it!
What? 4-course dinner paired with 6-Chardonnay tastings
When? Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 2025 | 6.30pm - late
Where? Saint Wine Bar, 105 The Strand, Tauranga
How much? $185pp
Sam Clark is executive chef and co-owner of Central Fire Station in Napier. Named Cuisine Food Awards Best Regional Restaurant 2023/24 and awarded a two-hat rating year on year, Sam and his team create stunning yet simple food, showcasing great Hawke's Bay produce. He can trace his culinary roots back to his grandmother Joy's Raglan kitchen, where farm-to-table cooking shaped his enduring philosophy of stunning simplicity.
Ollie Powrie of Chateau Garage is a small-batch winemaker from Hawke’s Bay and yes, you guessed right—Ollie crafts his wines in his garage since handpicking an abandoned row of Chardonnay more than 20 years ago. That was a hobby for two decades, while studying viticulture and winemaking in Hawke's Bay, then eventually becoming chief viticulturist for Villa Maria Estate where he was mentored by Sir George Fistonich. Now he is the talent behind both Chateau Garage and Albarino Brothers.
Tony Bish is known as the Chardonnay King. In 2014 he established his independent label Tony Bish Wines, where his son Oscar Bish works alongside him. Tony and Oscar are dedicated to his passion, only making Hawke’s Bay Chardonnays. The inspiration came about after a trip to Burgundy many years ago - the total dedication to white wines made exclusively from Chardonnay was compelling. Tony was the pioneer of the Egg Fermenters in NZ, with the Zen Chardonnay considered a world first wine.
Saint Wine Bar’s, Charles Leong has an infectious enthusiasm for delicious wine, and he also has the happy knack of helping a wide array of people understand what they’re enjoying. Charles has been named one of the top 3 sommeliers in New Zealand and his experience and legend extends throughout Australia too. His former colleagues in some of Sydney’s finest establishments used to joke that when he opened the bar, he wouldn’t turn the lights on; he’d turn the dark off. Charles invites people to go on a wine journey with him.
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We can cater for vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free only. Please let us know in advance, as we are unable to accommodate dietary requests on the night. Email events@kitchentakeover.co.nz if you wish to discuss your dietary requirements.
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Yes, your ticket includes six Chardonnay tastings (75ml pours), perfectly paired with the dinner menu.
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Absolutely. Our full bar will be open, offering a selection of beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and more.
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This event is communal seating. All tickets booked together will be seated together. If you’re booking separately but want to be seated together, just let us know in advance by emailing events@kitchentakeover.co.nz.
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The event starts at 6.30pm and runs until around 10pm. Expect a leisurely evening of great food, wine, and conversation.
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Yes, there is public parking available at Dive Cresent carpark, Spring Street carpark and along The Strand and surrounding streets. We recommend arranging a ride in advance if you plan to enjoy the wine selection.
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Get in touch with the team at events@kitchentakeover.co.nz or give us a call on 0272069554.
Soirée Française - French Wine Dinner
Bienvenue à tous les fidèles - welcome all Saint Wine Bar faithful! Following the success of our sold-out Spanish Fiesta, our taste-bud légendes Charles Leong and Dan Lockhart have turned their sights north-east to France.
Rather than sum up an entire food- and wine-loving nation, they've focused on the Southern Rhône region, delving into villages like Paradou, Rasteau, Lirac and Beaumes de Venise to bring the flavours of provinciale France to Tauranga's favourite foodie venue.
Expect glorious Grenache and magnificent Viognier, paired with charcuterie, caille and bœuf - and much much more.
Dépêchez-vous! You’ll need to be quick! Tickets are on sale NOW and they won't last!
What? 4-course French inspired dinner paired with 5 French wine tastings
When? Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April 2025 | 7pm until late
Where? Saint Wine Bar, 105 The Strand, Tauranga
How much? $149pp
Fiesta Sabrosa - Spanish Wine Dinner
Spanish wines are built for celebration. Their rich, festive flavours cry out for a feast to accompany them.
Luckily, Saint Wine Bar sommelier Charles Leong is up for the challenge.