# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Long Lunch Italian Style
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Slow down, savour and enjoy a delicious afternoon of Italian-inspired dishes shared around the table.

You don’t need to go to Italy to enjoy a long, indulgent lunch! Join Virginia Jeeves, Editor of La Vita Magazine, passionate foodie, and part of the Epic Marketing team, for an afternoon of Italian-inspired flavours. Virginia won’t be cooking herself, but she handpicks a delicious menu just for you. Enjoy a food demonstration, wine tasting, and a relaxed long lunch where she’ll share her secrets — including recipes to take home!

With over 20 years of experience teaching Italian cooking classes in the Bay and leading foodie tours to Italy, Virginia will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and full of flavour-filled ideas. Full of surprises and stories, this is one lunch you truly won’t want to miss!

This event is part of the Flavours of Plenty Festival, an annual celebration of the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s vibrant food scene. The festival runs from 16 April to 3 May 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/long-lunch-italian-style/200029807246142
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Workshops, food-drinks, Art, Cooking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whakatane
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane
- **lat**: -37.950490532
- **long**: 176.99818480275
- **full address**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane, 77 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand, Whakatane

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a85d2bfc59bd007d437f1a760d280691aa9372a9a8b33cde45a7b871741111e2-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd4dcdb-gmir?v=1776246615

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Long Lunch Italian Style being held?
  - **A:** Long Lunch Italian Style takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:30 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 am at Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane, 77 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand, Whakatane.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Long Lunch Italian Style?
  - **A:** Long Lunch Italian Style is organized by Flavours of Plenty Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Long Lunch Italian Style is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whakatane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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