Photo essay: Ōtāhuhu Food Festival delights despite dreary weather

Hundreds braved wind and rain to try a cornucopia of Pacific, African, Asian, European and Māori culinary delights at the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival.

Despite the inclement weather, the event saw over 100 vendors selling their wares down Great South Road, making it one of largest annual street food markets on the city’s calendar. Punters were spoilt for choice, with rows of small, family-run businesses selling alongside larger, more established catering companies, serving up a range of cuisine from Hawaiian BBQ, Cook Island donuts, watermelon otai, Indonesian beef rendang, hangi, fried bread, Filipino beef stew, seafood chowder and so much more.

Alongside the smorgasbord of scrumptious fare, some of New Zealand’s best musical talent were also on the menu including Che Fu, Sammy J, Jordyn With A Why and Rei who kept the rain-sodden crowds entertained throughout the day.

And with an election less than two weeks away, politicians from a range of parties, including Vision NZ, the Greens and Labour, as well as representatives from the Electoral Commission were on hand, reminding people to make sure they have their say by 14 October.

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Mama-Jr from Nesian Eats & Treats in Kelston.

Manukau Islamic Youth Centre stall

Your Awn Food from Peace Chapel Christian YOUTH Fellowship, West Auckland

Lit Cotton Candy

Leena Kheir and Mazin Ali Ibrahim from @cornybutgoodnz

Mikey Mayz, Recording Artist

Mama Tina's Peito - Tongan dishes & otai beverages from Sione and Tina's family

Te Rangimarie Rangi, Hinewai Rangi and Akanesi Fatai, from the Electoral Commission

Politicians were also out in force at the festival.