Christchurch’s first vegan night Mākete (market), showcasing the best of local plant-based foods and goods, raising awareness of the environmental/animal welfare and health benefits of veganism, and bringing the community together Last Saturday of the month - daylight saving hours 5-8pm (October to March), Non-daylight saving hours 3.30-7pm (April to September). Check website and Facebook page to confirm. Open Sat 5:00pm-8:00pm. Monthly event.
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39 Nursery Rd (at Phillipstown Community Hub), Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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Last update on 15 Jan 2024 by nicole_m
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Added by nicole_m on 27 Sep 2019
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19 Reviews
First Review by nicole_m
Dance4Plants
Points +332
I love the night makete - Edit
Incredible range of food. Always a beautiful welcoming fun atmosphere.
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Angéline8888
Points +979
Don't miss it! - Edit
If you're lucky enough to be there when it's open you definitely should go!
Read moreIt's a nice atmosphere, there is plenty of international food choices and it's a relieve to not think about whereas it's vegan or not!
Enjoy! 😋
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tbfnz
Points +936
A great option for everyone - Edit
This is a really nice evening out, just a shame it's not more regular. There's stalls, entertainment and lots of vegan food options - most are regulars but occasionally there might be a new food truck/ stall available.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan food options, Vegan stalls, OTHER VEGANS!
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EmmaCVS
Points +16
Go for a short time and a good time - Edit
Medium sized burgeoning market with a good range of cuisines, large and smaller sized food items, savoury and sweet and non vegan stalls too.
Read moreI enjoy the live music. Easy to get to, parking not a problem. The layout and location is quaint and attractive. There's a good vibe even when it goes a bit quiet or it's the end of the market.
The stallholders are collectively very friendly and relaxed but still professional in terms of food and cash handling standards, advertising their products well and the like.
There are utensils and dishes to use that are collected up to be washed which is rad.
I especially appreciate the fact that it is still on throughout Winter!
A dependable monthly ALL VEGAN market is not to be taken for granted.
Must remember to bring my own takeaway containers next time nomnomnom
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-07
Pros: It's all vegan, It's on every month, It's free entry
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VeganChickAnnie
Points +28
The vegan night markete is fantastic. - Edit
The venue was great and there was lots of car parks at the actual venue. Such friendly people were serving. I ran into so many people I knew so it was great for socialising. They had some lovely music playing so that was awesome to watch while eating dinner. The food was incredible and there was so much variety. I left so full as there were so many different things I wanted to try. There was staff in bright green vests which was also very helpful. Overall it was an amazing experience and I can't wait to take more friends next time.
Read morePros: Incredible food, Great venue, Friendly people
Cons: Wish it was weekly
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Akeks
Points +24
Fantastic - Edit
Christchurch is so lucky to have a fully vegan night market. Plenty of parking, great range of food,live music 😁
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BarbaraAlbertson
Points +102
Fabulous and 100% vegan - Edit
I look forward to the last Saturday of each month for the Vegan Night Market organised by the Christchurch Vegan Society.
Read moreAn eclectic mixture of stalls and caravans selling sweet and savoury food as well as some non-food items. Musical entertainment is also provided so you can make an evening of it in a great venue which has inside places when it's a bit cold or wet.
It's also a good place to catch up with friends.
Pros: Great food quality and choices., Supporting the Vegan community.
Cons: Pity it's only once a month!
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AlisonBrizzell
Points +38
Fun and relaxed - Edit
I enjoy meeting up with friends... Looking around the different stalls and choosing what I would like.... Then sitting down, listening to the music and chatting with my friends...
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-07
Pros: Easy parking, Range of food
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RosieSmyth
Points +25
First rate! - Edit
Love going to a completely vegan activity! So good being able to just order products from stalls without having to ask for ingredient lists. Variety of stalls to choose from and have eaten from most of them now.😄Will definitely be going back to the chocolate stall!
Read morePros: Excellent food options. Great atmosphere.
Cons: Usually eat too much!
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LindaCarroll
Points +22
The food is amazing! - Edit
Very friendly stall holders supplying such a great range of healthy and super delicious savoury dishes and sweet treats. Non vegans will love it too! There's also some great information on all sorts of topics to support your vegan journey. The music was excellent (some gifterld musicians) and nice warm indoor spaces to hang out and talk with cool people.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, and amazing chocolate!
Cons: You'll eat too much!
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SuitableCoconut
Points +293
A good night - Edit
Lots of yummy food at good prices
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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LC70PZJ70
Points +703
Good prices. Great selection. - Edit
There’s usually a wide range of vendors. If it rains, they are inside the buildings. Cheap and cheerful. Meet likeminded folk.
Read morePros: Cheap options, Many choices. Sweet or savoury (or both!)
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ArchieFibonacci
Points +214
Great idea, execution needs work - Edit
Great concept with a range of food trucks with vegan options, similar to the night noodle markets but vegan. Unfortunately the food runs out early in the night and the food was extremely average when we attended, to the point we were embarrassed to have brought non vegan friends. We suggested this might need to be addressed for future events but were brushed off. Hopefully this event will improve in future!
Read morePros: Great concept
Cons: Food was not good, Food ran out long before event finished
veganchristchurch
Hi Sophie, We're really sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the event (and we did reply to you at the time, we certainly didn't brush you off). We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback overall, but can't please everyone all of the time. Your issue was with one particular stall, and your feedback was passed on. I hope you'll give the mākete another try. Come volunteer too! We always need people to help as this event is entirely run by volunteers who put in a lot of time and effort to do something nice for the vegan community.
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Nice place - Edit
Lot’s of great vegan options and very good live music.
Read morePros: Dogs allowed
Cons: Not every stall has EFTPOS
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StephZ
Points +97
Best food truck market in Christchurch - Edit
The previous site for Phillipstown school is now a vibrant community centre.
Read moreThe vegan makete ( market) is set in a 'village square' area and the variety of food trucks are amazing. Delicious food!
Pros: No need to check if food is vegan!, Friendly atmosphere. , Trees, grass, picnic tables.
Cons: Only on the last Saturday evening of each month., But this makes it an event to plan for.
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alexmichelsmith
Points +92
AMAZING - Edit
Everything we got was awesome! Infact a cheesecake by the time I got back from collecting my dumplings my partner had eaten it all! He LOVED the hot dogs so much we ended up buying sausages to take home!! Love!!!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Heaps of options, Delicious food
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Estelle.ghost
Points +1122
Awesome market - Edit
This market was a hit! Great to see crowds of people turn up to support veganism and buy vegan food. Great positivity from all staff and organisers! Can’t wait for the next one. I hope next time there are more stalls and space as it was quite crowded and there were lots of queues (although I am glad of this at the same time, as it shows veganism is growing in popularity).
Read morePros: All vegan, Affordable , Friendly people
Cons: Vulnerable to bad weather, Queues/crowds, Music too loud
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Yolanda
Points +1898
Wonderful event - Edit
Had a great time at the Mākete - such a great vibe with the live music and so many stalls. My favourite was the vegan sausage sizzle. So nice to go to an event and be able to have a sausage in bread like a normal kiwi! Also nice to support an event organised by the local vegan community.
Read morePros: vegan sausage in bread, great atmosphere, lots of seating and tables
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nicole_m
Points +3485
Awesome vegan vibes - Edit
The first vegan market on October 12 was a hit, with lots of people checking it out, despite the cold wind. Every stall sold out. The music was good, food delicious and atmosphere really positive. This is a really great event for Christchurch. Next one happening November 23!
Read morePros: All vegan , Family friendly, Cool venue
Cons: Limited space if weather is bad
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