A film crew of up to 75 people have been visiting Hawke's Bay from Shanghai, China, in what is believed to be a tight-lipped three day shoot in the region.
The film crew are filming episodes for Chinese food travelogue show Chef Nic that features singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur, Nicholas Tse, with different celebrity guests.
Since Friday, they have been seen at local spots including the Napier Soundshell on Marine Parade, St Georges Restaurant and Black Barn Vineyards - enjoying the best of what the region has to offer.
A Te Mata Peak Rd resident, who did not wish to be named, said a few people had been filming in the village outside Bellatinos on Friday evening.
On Saturday afternoon, two cameramen were seen filming on Waimarama Rd for about 10 minutes.