Robert Oliver & Ika prepare a Feast for Fiji next Sunday – all proceeds to cyclone relief.
“Ika” means fish in many Pacific languages, but it was from Laila’s Fiji childhood that the name Ika found its way to our place here. So we’re joining with another Suva kid – Pacific cuisine supremo Robert Oliver – to give something back to the islands that gave us our name.
Our Feast for Fiji on Sunday 13 March is a chance to say “vinaka” – to those who have so warmly hosted so many kiwis.
Robert’s beautiful books, tireless advocacy for Pacific ingredients and recipes, television shows and demonstrations have exposed the world to the secrets of Pacific cuisine. On Sunday 13 March he’ll be working his magic with the Ika team to prepare a Feast for Fiji. Taste some fine Pacific food, matched with selected wines and other beverages – all covered by your donation of $85 (or more if you choose). We will also be holding a small auction of some beautiful art work and other desirable things. (Please email us if you have an artwork or special treat you’d like to offer for this).
We are working with suppliers to cover the costs of this event – so all proceeds will go to where they are needed most, working alongside the FRIEND Fiji Foundation, a local rural economic development organisation active in some of the worst affected areas of Viti Levu and directly involved in relief efforts to restore homes and livilihoods. Robert has been closely involved with FRIEND’s work.
Book today, and please forward this email to others who may be interested.
