Francky Godinho: From Soil to Plate – A Vegetable Garden Tour and Seasonal Learning Lunch
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Have you ever tasted a meal and wondered where the ingredients came from?
Not the supermarket.
Not the distributor.
But the actual soil where they were grown.
In a world of convenience, there's something deeply satisfying about understanding the journey from seed to plate — and meeting the people who make it possible.
Join acclaimed chef Francky Godinho for a unique Learning Lunch that begins not at the dining table, but in the garden.
At St Georges Restaurant, Francky has created a remarkable organic vegetable garden that sits at the heart of the restaurant's philosophy. Together, we'll explore the gardens where much of the restaurant's produce is grown, harvested and prepared before sitting down to enjoy a beautiful seasonal lunch.
Along the way, Francky will share his story — from growing up on a family farm in Goa, India, to building an international culinary career that has taken him around the world before finding a home in Hawke's Bay.
This is more than a conversation about food.
It's about place, sustainability, family, craftsmanship and the simple pleasure of growing something with care.
Expect wonderful stories, a guided garden experience, delicious seasonal food and meaningful conversation around the table.
Meet Francky 🎤
Francky Godinho is the Owner and Head Chef of St Georges Restaurant in Hawke's Bay. Raised on a family farm in Goa, India, his passion for food began in childhood and has taken him on a remarkable international culinary journey, including working at Dubai's world-famous Burj Al Arab. Today, Francky combines traditional values, sustainability and a deep respect for local produce in creating one of Hawke's Bay's most admired farm-to-table dining experiences.
What We'll Explore
• A guided tour of the St Georges vegetable garden
• How seasonal produce moves from soil to plate
• Francky's journey from Goa to Hawke's Bay
• The role sustainability plays in great food
• Why sharing food remains one of life's great pleasures
📍 Location: St Georges Restaurant, Hawke's Bay
📅 Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
☕ Refreshments: Seasonal lunch included
🎟️ Tickets: $95 per person
👥 Hosted by Love Heart
Warm, welcoming learning experiences designed for people who enjoy discovering new ideas and meeting interesting people.
Not the supermarket.
Not the distributor.
But the actual soil where they were grown.
In a world of convenience, there's something deeply satisfying about understanding the journey from seed to plate — and meeting the people who make it possible.
Join acclaimed chef Francky Godinho for a unique Learning Lunch that begins not at the dining table, but in the garden.
At St Georges Restaurant, Francky has created a remarkable organic vegetable garden that sits at the heart of the restaurant's philosophy. Together, we'll explore the gardens where much of the restaurant's produce is grown, harvested and prepared before sitting down to enjoy a beautiful seasonal lunch.
Along the way, Francky will share his story — from growing up on a family farm in Goa, India, to building an international culinary career that has taken him around the world before finding a home in Hawke's Bay.
This is more than a conversation about food.
It's about place, sustainability, family, craftsmanship and the simple pleasure of growing something with care.
Expect wonderful stories, a guided garden experience, delicious seasonal food and meaningful conversation around the table.
Meet Francky 🎤
Francky Godinho is the Owner and Head Chef of St Georges Restaurant in Hawke's Bay. Raised on a family farm in Goa, India, his passion for food began in childhood and has taken him on a remarkable international culinary journey, including working at Dubai's world-famous Burj Al Arab. Today, Francky combines traditional values, sustainability and a deep respect for local produce in creating one of Hawke's Bay's most admired farm-to-table dining experiences.
What We'll Explore
• A guided tour of the St Georges vegetable garden
• How seasonal produce moves from soil to plate
• Francky's journey from Goa to Hawke's Bay
• The role sustainability plays in great food
• Why sharing food remains one of life's great pleasures
📍 Location: St Georges Restaurant, Hawke's Bay
📅 Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
☕ Refreshments: Seasonal lunch included
🎟️ Tickets: $95 per person
👥 Hosted by Love Heart
Warm, welcoming learning experiences designed for people who enjoy discovering new ideas and meeting interesting people.
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Where is it happening?
St Georges Restaurant, 452 St Georges Road,Havelock North, New Zealand
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Host or PublisherLove Heart NZ
