Coastal Flavours & Smoky Bites
Explore a mouth-watering mix of fresh local seafood and smoky BBQ flavours, all set against the stunning Whitianga Marina.
Located within the lively Eat Street, the festival brings together local food vendors, community groups, and well-known chefs from around the country.
With coast meating country on every plate, your tastebuds are in for a treat.
Big flavours coming for 2026 - stay tuned!
Big flavours coming for 2026 - stay tuned!
A Taste of Previous Festivals
Sugarfish
One of the Coromandel’s favourite caterers, Sugarfish serves up fresh local flavours and crowd-favourite dishes - festival food done right.
Paella Pan
From French market beginnings to festival favourites, this passionate catering team serves delicious crowd-pleasers and brings years of Oceans Festival experience to the plate.
Hungarian Fried Bread
Serving up traditional Hungarian fried bread, this popular stall delivers crispy golden lángos with a soft centre, topped with sweet and savoury favourites made fresh to order.
SUNZ
Seafood
Coromandel seafood specialists serving up fresh kina and pāua, hand-harvested by local divers and processed right here in Whitianga - ocean-fresh flavours straight from the source.
Te Tiihi Nui
Trust
Te Tiihi Nui Trust served up their famous mussel fritters, a festival favourite that sold out fast - a delicious bite while supporting a great local cause.
The Kiwi Chef
Fresh South Westland whitebait takes centre stage in these classic sandwiches - simple, authentic and packed with delicate flavour straight from New Zealand’s pristine waters.
Dive Zone
Whitianga
Dive Zone Whitianga with their famous beer-battered butterfish bites - crispy, golden festival favourites served hot and fresh in the buzzing Eat Street.
Whitianga
Lions
Whitianga Lions served up hearty festival favourites, from creamy mussel chowder to fresh fish burgers - great food supporting their community fundraising efforts.
Awa
Coffee Cart
Awa Coffee Cart serves premium Riley coffee, pouring everything from rich hot brews to refreshing iced drinks - the perfect festival pick-me-up, made fresh to order.
Black Label Barbecue
Black Label Barbecue serve up authentic Texas-style BBQ, with Shaun & Alia firing up their custom smoker for low-and-slow meats packed with bold, smoky flavour.
Alfresco
Alfresco delights festivalgoers with their rich seafood mornay, crafted from the freshest ingredients - a crowd favourite that quickly becomes one of Oceans Festival’s first sell-outs.
Lil Orbits
Lil’ Orbits Hot Donuts are a festival favourite, serving warm, sweet cinnamon donuts that smell as good as they taste and always draw a crowd.
