March 2025 saw Hawke’s Bay come alive with the vibrant energy of the Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C!), a festival that has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s culinary calendar. Over ten days, the region played host to more than 30 events, each offering a unique blend of local flavours, international inspirations, and the unmistakable charm of Hawke’s Bay’s landscapes.

Launched in 2012, Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C.) is Hawke's Bay's premier culinary festival, celebrating the region's rich food and wine heritage.

In November, as part of the Hawke’s Bay Food & Wine Classic, aka F.A.W.C!, Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Wine held a fantastic evening of wine, food and entertainment that took over the Heretaunga Street East Block in Hastings. SCP was commissioned to capture the event, and we had a blast doing so!