The hospitality industry has cooked up a scheme to help those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Masterminded by Al Brown and supported by the Restaurant Association, the plan is for New Zealand to come together for a huge dinner party, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Mayoral Relief Funds and a portion to hospitality whānau.
More than 150 restaurants across the country have signed up to be a part of Cooking Up a Storm, including 10 in Hawke’s Bay.
Restaurant doors will open on Monday, March 20 at 6.30pm, with dinner served at 7pm.
Participating restaurants will serve a two-course comfort food menu for a set price of $69.