Taste of NC Wine & Food Pairing at Battleship Venue | May 1st
North Carolina wine meets elevated catering on Friday, May 1st. The NC Winegrowers Association is hosting Taste of NC at the historic Battleship venue, and Castle Gardens ILM is bringing Caribbean cuisine to the lineup.
Event Details
Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Battleship Venue, North Carolina
Ticket Price: $75 per person
What to Expect: Bite-sized appetizers paired with wines from North Carolina vineyards
Who's Cooking
Taste of NC brings together 11 chefs and culinary partners from across North Carolina:
Three Little Spats Oyster Company, Chef Em, The Kitchen Sink, Dram Yard, Seaview Crab Company, Raw Salsa Kitchen, Sinful Cupcakes, Seaside Charcuterie, KT's BBQ, Hieronymus Seafood, and The Bistro at Duplin Winery.
Each partner is creating bite-sized appetizers paired with North Carolina wines. The focus is on pairing food with wine in ways that elevate both.
Why This Event Matters for Event Planners
If you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or special occasion in North Carolina, Taste of NC showcases what's possible when you work with local culinary talent.
This is what elevated catering looks like: thoughtful pairings, professional execution, and chefs who understand their craft.
It's worth attending just to see what your caterer could do for your next event.
About the NC Winegrowers Association
The NC Winegrowers Association represents North Carolina's wine industry. Taste of NC is their flagship event, bringing together winemakers, food partners, and wine enthusiasts to showcase what NC agriculture produces.
More info at ncwinegrowers.com/taste-of-nc
About Castle Gardens ILM
Castle Gardens is an event catering company specializing in group catering for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions across Wilmington, Topsail, and the surrounding area. Chef Dex Brown leads the team, focusing on menu creativity and flawless execution.
The company works exclusively with event clients, not drop-off catering or personal chef services.
For inquiries about your next event, visit castlegardensilm.com or contact the team directly.
Event happening May 1st? Get your tickets at ncwinegrowers.com/taste-of-nc
