Prepare to be wowed – the way you think about food presentation, entertaining and table decorating is about to be reimagined.

Talented international food stylist, art director and Instagrammer Fiona Hugues has an innate skill for turning the everyday and ordinary into the fantastic and fabulous.

The all-round creative powerhouse was named one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s top 50 Women in Food and Drink last year and Editorial Food Stylist of the Year at the New Zealand Food Media Awards 2019.

Fiona’s background spans fashion, interiors and design, with a diverse portfolio including store design, garden and furniture design, food styling, art direction, photography, event theming and brand creation.

With a career spanning more than 20 years in the creative industries, her distinctive style brings together her passion for good food and stylish interiors. Fiona is a professional member of the New Zealand Food Writers’ Guild and creates and photographs content for various magazines and food and wine producers. She lives on a small farm in rural Auckland.

Stylish Entertaining without Freaking Out

Thursday 6 November 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Come along on Thursday night, enjoy a glass of wine and be spellbound as Fiona Hugues weaves her stylist’s magic.

Entertaining with style at home isn’t difficult – it just requires some of Fiona’s expertise to smooth the path and give the inspiration you need to host an elegant dinner party for friends.

In an intimate setting, Fiona will share her tips for smart hosting at home without stress including creating incredible cheese and charcuterie platters with her favourite French and local ingredients.

Be inspired and learn how to set the scene with the perfect playlist, welcoming drinks, and seasonal recipes. You’ll leave motivated and armed with Fiona’s delicious four-ingredient French chocolate torte recipe that never disappoints.

Holiday Tablescapes with the Found and Foraged

Friday 7 November 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Lacking inspiration for table design? Let Fiona Hugues reignite your creativity in this inspiring and insightful workshop focused on creating stunning, seasonal tablescapes.

Begin comfortably seated as Fiona shares her styling approach, using foraged botanicals and a mix of thrifted, heirloom and contemporary pieces. Get up close and personal with Fiona, as she brings three unique tablescapes to life, walking you through her design process, tips and menu ideas to suit each look. You’ll also take home a collection of her favourite holiday season recipes.

To finish, enjoy a taste of Fiona’s go-to entertaining bites, perfectly paired with a selection of Two Rivers wines. Mingle around the styled tables, explore the details up close and soak in the atmosphere, set to her curated dinner party playlist a relaxed and flavourful finale to a creatively rich session.