Hidden Markets showcases what community 'wants city to feel like'
Interest in the first Hidden Markets event has been deemed a success, so much so the demand was larger than expected and the organisers have apologised for food selling out.
The Hidden Markets event, organised by Kate French and Josie and Ethan Flack, was held on Friday night on the lawn at Kahu Ariki on Esk St, Invercargill, was deemed a tremendous success.
So much so the demand was larger than expected and the organisers have apologised for the food selling out.
Co-owner of The Batch, and newly appointed Chamber of Commerce board member, Kate French said the vibe was energising and hopeful, and it showcased what the community “wants the city to feel like.”
Designed to connect food producers and growers with local eaters, the Hidden Markets exceeded expectations as people showed up in large numbers.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to every single eater who walked through the entranceway and the food heroes, growers, producers, bakers, and food trucks who made the event possible.
“Thank you for showering our food producers and growers with love,” French said.
Organisers also recognised that because of the tremendous turn out, they needed to apologise to those who missed out when the event sold out of food and promised to fix the issue next time.
Chef Ethan Flack said it showed what can be achieved when the community comes together to support its local growers and producers.
“It took a village to bring this event together, so a huge thank you to everyone who supported this idea,” he said.
The event had a number of sponsors including Invercargill City Council, Great South, Coin South, and Wee Magazine.