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MELT Festival of Chocolate set to wow the senses at Easter in Rotorua

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15 Mar, 2018 07:38 PM3 mins to read

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Terrace Kitchen executive chef Timo Dicker and bartender Varun Kumar with treats on offer at MELT. Photo/Supplied

Terrace Kitchen executive chef Timo Dicker and bartender Varun Kumar with treats on offer at MELT. Photo/Supplied

Fancy some chilli chocolate hot sauce or bitter cocoa tomato jam?

Those are just some of the creative chocolate features at a gourmet indulgence breakfast taking place in Rotorua on Easter Monday.

The chocolate fondue breakfast is part of MELT Festival of Chocolate.

Sweet and savoury gourmet creations will be plated and decorated in front of those dining.

Rotorua's Terrace Kitchen, the creator of the decadent breakfast menu, is one of many local businesses excited to be involved in the inaugural event.

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Terrace Kitchen executive chef Timo Dicker said he couldn't wait for the event and thought the festival would be something pretty special.

"Events like these are great for locals and visitors and push people to try something different."

The breakfast will offer gourmet versions of traditional sweet breakfast treats like brioche.

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For the more adventurous, savoury dishes with a chocolate edge will accompany the sweet ones.

"To design the menu, we used a selection of our daily specials and added a chocolate twist.

"The orange brioche with white chocolate ganache and praline crumb is amazing. We have our house-made rose marshmallows and fruit skewers for the chocolate fondue. But we also have a breakfast burrito and brisket butties.

"The smoked brisket butties with bitter cocoa tomato jam are rubbed, smoked and slow cooked for hours. The acidity in the tomato and bitter cocoa cuts through the tasty meat."

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The breakfast will be served in a marquee in Kuirau Park.

While some food preparation will be done in the kitchens, as much as possible of the decorations and plating will be done on site in front of the breakfast attendees.

Event creator and director Alia Ryan said she preferred using Rotorua suppliers.

"As a local business owner, I know how important it is to support other local businesses."

Terrace Kitchen and Clarkes Bar at Novotel are MELT Hot Spots over Easter and will feature special chocolate drinks and desserts.

In addition, Terrace Kitchen's Varun Kumar will run the flair bartender demonstrations on Easter Saturday.

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Amjazz Dance Studio will provide the dancers to lead the opening event, The Hits Cocoa Carnival parade. This is a free family carnival on Good Friday evening in Kuirau Park with a fancy-dress competition.

Local cake maker Sarah Tatton from Cakealicious and Paul Hickey from The Hits will judge both the Great Chocolate Cook-off and the Meat and Sweet Charcoal BBQ Competition.

Melt Central, the ticketed area, will include chocolate themed vendors, demonstrations and products, kids play area, entertainment and various activities each day.

Tickets are on sale for Melt Central and the Chocolate Fondue Breakfast. Registrations are open for the Fancy Dress Competition, the Great Chocolate Bake-off and the Meat and Sweet Charcoal Barbecue.

For tickets or more information go to the www.meltrotorua.co.nz website.

MELT opening times:
Good Friday: 5pm to 9pm
Easter Saturday: 9am to 9pm
Easter Sunday: 9am to 5pm
Easter Monday: 9am to 5pm

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