Creative Connections Lunch - Te Puke

The team at Creative Bay of Plenty has been scouting for new venues for our Creative Connections Lunch events on your behalf, and we’ve found a fantastic new location in Te Puke. Jellicoe Street Bar & Eatery has recently been transformed into a spacious and contemporary venue, making it the perfect place to connect over lunch. Creative Connections Lunches are all about bringing people together. They're a chance to catch up with friends, make new connections, share ideas, and spark future collaborations - all over a great meal. Come along and leave feeling inspired, energised, and more connected to our creative community. When: 12-2pm, Thursday 24 September 2026⁠ Where: Jellicoe Street Bar & Eatery, 110 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke Cost: $28.50 per person⁠ + booking fee You will be asked to select from the below food choices when you check out: • Seafood Chowder: Chef style seafood chowder with white roux base, seafood mix, corn and garlic bread. • Fish n Chips: Beer battered fish, garden salad, beer battered fries, tartare sauce and lemon wedges. • Classic Kiwi Burger: Wagyu beef patty, Dijon mustard, aioli, bacon, fried egg, caramelised onion, tomato and lettuce. • Pulled Pork Tacos: Pulled pork, avocado mash, salsa, pickles, chipotle sauce with tortilla wrap. • Chicken Parmigiana: Panko fried chicken, chips, tomato sauce, mozzarella and seasonal vegetables. • Haloumi Salad: Grilled haloumi, lettuce, cherry tomato, capsicum mix, lemon dressing, radish, dukkha, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts and coriander. • Chicken & Mushroom Pasta: Spaghetti in creamy mushroom sauce with chicken, parmesan cheese and basil garnish. We look forward to seeing you there!