Category Archives: Events

New Year’s Eve is back at Aria, with unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour and the fireworks display. Welcome the arrival of the new year in the heart of Sydney, featuring your choice of three exceptional culinary experiences from Executive Chef Tom Gorringe. Revel in the magic of the last night of the year at Aria; toast theContinue reading “New Year’s Eve at Aria”

Sunday 6 April 2025 OPA! Preston Market’s beloved Greek Day Festival will make its highly anticipated return on Sunday 6 April 2025. From 10am to 3pm, the market will transform into a vibrant Greek party, bringing the community together for a day of live entertainment, delicious cuisine and family-friendly fun. No Greek celebration is completeContinue reading “BELOVED GREEK DAY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PRESTON MARKET”

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025, presented by La Trobe Financial, runs from 21 to 30 March, with more than 200 events across Victoria Melbourne Food & Wine Festival presented by La Trobe Financial and supported by destination partner Visit Victoria, has today announced a raft of new events across the 10-day program, including a partnership withContinue reading “Melbourne Food & Wine Festival announces new events and new chefs, supercharging an already snack-packed 2025 program”

Tickets for ‘Harvest of Purpose’ are now on sale here. The menu and artistic details for Brae’s four-night residency at the Sydney Opera House have now been unveiled. Presented by Trippas White Group (TWG), the exclusive event will be held in the Yallamundi Rooms from January 17-20, uniting two of Australia’s most renowned chefs: Dan Hunter,Continue reading “Brae at Sydney Opera House: menu and artist details unveiled for four-night residency”

From Friday 6 September until Sunday 22 September, Darling Square will celebrate Moon Festival, a two week celebration honouring gratitude and connection with family and friends. During the festival, Darling Square will come alive with a colourful lantern installation, music, illuminated lion dancing, free kids’ activities and special food and drink offerings including mooncakes andContinue reading “Darling Square Celebrates Moon Festival”

Bastille Day is approaching on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, and what better way to celebrate than at Armorica? On this special day, diners can enjoy a live jazz band from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and indulge in a 3-course meal featuring French classics like Bouillabaisse or Beef Filet in sauce perigueux alongside French fries. TheContinue reading “Armorica pays homage to the rich traditions of France this Bastille Day!”

Australia’s Top Chefs and Hospitality Talent Head to Far North Queensland for the 8th Edition of Taste Port Douglas From 8–11 August, Australia’s favourite food festival in Far North Queensland (FNQ), Taste Port Douglas, will return for its eighth iteration, delivering four days of culinary excellence in the idyllic resort destination. This year is set to beContinue reading “Taste Port Douglas Returns To The Tropics This August”

Celebrated Australian Chef Luke Mangan invites guests to join him for an exclusive evening of fine dining and exceptional wine. This series of appointments, set in the esteemed Cellar By Luke, an intimate 12-seat private dining space nestled within theKimpton Margot Sydney, promises to be an unforgettable gastronomic journey. This unique experience allows guests toContinue reading “Experience an Unforgettable Evening of Culinary Excellence with Luke Mangan and Taittinger Champagne at the Cellar By Luke”

Chefs are the heroes of the hospitality industry, but often their skills are hidden in the kitchens of our cafes and restaurants. That is set to change with the two most prestigious professional chef competitions coming up this May in Sydney.     The first is the Australian Professional Chef of the Year. Running for overContinue reading “Recognising the best chefs in Australia”

The popular Aged Care Catering Summit returns to Sydney this May with a stellar lineup of speakers who will be sharing ways to create efficiencies and improve the food offering for seniors in all sectors of health and aged care. The Summit will be held on Tuesday 21 May at Darling Harbour in Sydney, alongsideContinue reading “Summit puts catering for seniors in the spotlight”

Three Nights, Two Incredible Chefs, Unforgettable Flavours Presented By Eustralis Food And Sturia Caviar From Thursday, 8 – Saturday, 10 February, Melbourne’s ​ Nordic-inspired restaurant, Freyja, will join forces with Les Prés d’Eugénie, the esteemed three Michelin-starred French restaurant from lauded chef Michel Guérard.  For three nights, Freyja’s Executive Chef and Sturia ambassador, Jae Bang, and visiting Executive Chef, Hugo Souchet, willContinue reading “Freyja Invites Michelin-Star Les Prés d’Eugénie To Join Forces”

With 2023 Coming To A Close, Here Is Our Round Up Of Where To Ring In 2024 Pincho Disco​59 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia​Get ready to ring in the New Year with a bang! Join Pincho Disco for a night of dining, drinking and live entertainment that’ll take you all the way through to 2024.Continue reading “What’s On New Year Celebrations 2023”

Wednesday 24th January 2024, 6-9.30pmOne Night OnlyTickets On Sale NOW! Glebe’s beautiful restaurant Beckett’s, will kick-start 2024 by celebrating Australia’s most prolific playwright, David Williamson. For one night only, join William Zappa as he performs a 25 minute vignette from Williamson’s major works in Beckett’s secret wine cellar. Curated by Beckett’s founder and playwright-director WendyContinue reading “DAVID WILLIAMSON COMES TO BECKETT’S”

CherryHill Orchards is once again opening its two spectacular locations in the Yarra Valley this summer for visitors to pick from thousands of the sweetest tasting cherries at the annual Cherry-Picking event. New for 2023, CherryHill has teamed up with Mary Eats Cake, Coldstream Brewery, Yarra Valley Dairy and Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates in Montrose for additional newContinue reading “Annual Cherry-Picking Festival returns for the ultimate day out at CherryHill Orchards”

For one night only, Efendy Group’s executive chef Arman Uz and owner and head chef Coskun Uysal from Melbourne’s Tulum are set to join forces to host the ultimate Turkish dinner. With a share-style menu created by Tulum, the dinner will be hosted at Maydanoz, in Sydney’s CBD, on September 14th. Arman Uz said: “WeContinue reading “Two of Australia’s best Turkish restaurants set to come together for a one-night-only event in Sydney”

Unique dinner experience on Wednesday 6th September salem Artichoke, Truffle (Westholme F1)Sakura Kick: Nikka Super Rare Old, Lemon, Sakura Blossom, Orgeat Rib Chuck Shavings, Burned Butter Emulation, Pomes Anna, Chilli (Mayura Wagyu-Full Blood)Nikka Days Yuzu Highball: Nikka Days, Yuzu, Soda Long Cooked Beef Shin, Celeriac, Preserved Lemon, Marigold (Stone Exe Pure-Breed)Rising Sun: Nikka Coffey Gin,Continue reading “Botswana Butchery Wagyu x Nikka Whisky Degustation Event”

Transport yourself to another country, or specifically Singapore, known for creating some of the most artistic, cultural and mesmerising experiences. Klook and Singapore Tourism Board are introducing ‘The Singaportal’, the ultimate immersive Singapore nightlife event in Sydney.  Klook, the leading global travel and experiences platform, is thrilled to announce their partnership with the Singapore TourismContinue reading “You’re invited to step into the Singaporean world this September for a truly artistic and cultural experience like no other!”

Internationally recognised artist and chocolatier Ryan L Foote’s free Diamond Lab pop-up exhibit is now open at the Cecil Place Precinct and will be running until July 30. Taking place in the enchanted confines of the historical former bank on Chapel Street, this iteration sees the immersive Diamond Lab Project 2023 transform the space into aContinue reading “Ryan L Foote’s Diamond Lab opens at Union Bank, Prahran until 30 July”

An exciting event is taking place at Cinder next Thursday, 20 July – Calypso, a rum-soaked culinary journey with BACARDÍ. Hosted by Culinary Director and AHA Victorian Chef of the Year Jake Furst, Calypso is a dining experience celebrating the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean through a four-course menu expertly paired with five rum-based cocktails.Continue reading “Join AHA Chef of the Year Jake Furst for Calypso at Cinder – a Rum-Soaked Culinary Journey”

Tickets for all cities are on sale now! Almost 10,000 cheese-connoisseurs consumed a record-breaking six tonnes of local artisan cheese during MOULD’s triumphant return to events last year. Now enjoying its seventh iteration, MOULD 2023 is thrilled to host cheese-lovers and foodies alike across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney as well as marking its Perth debutContinue reading “Australia’s most celebrated cheese festival, MOULD, returns to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in 2023, and adds long-awaited Perth pitstop for west coast debut”

The Foodservice Suppliers Association Australia (FSAA) is excited to unveil plans for the upcoming Today & Tomorrow Conference, a pivotal gathering for the foodservice industry. The conference, co-hosted with the Fine Food Australia Expo, will take place on September 11 at the International Convention Centre Sydney. We are thrilled to welcome our keynote speaker, DavidContinue reading “FSAA Announces Inspiring Line-up for the Today & Tomorrow Conference: Feeding the Future, Discover the Next Chapter for Foodservice”

Wednesday nights from 7 June to 30 August FAST FACTS:  Queen Vic Market’s much-loved and highly anticipated Winter Night Market is back to heat things up this Winter. Over the 13-week season (7 June to 30 August), Queen Vic Market’s iconic open-air sheds will transform into a winter wonderland, complete with mouth-watering street food toContinue reading “GRAB YOUR PUFFER JACKET, MELBOURNE’S WINTER NIGHT MARKET RETURNS ON WEDNESDAY”

Pair it well. Drink Victorian. Whatever you’re eating, whatever you’re celebrating, pair it well and drink Victorian Following a successful pilot program in 2022, Drink Victorian is back from 1 June and 100 of Melbourne’s best bars, pubs and restaurants are giving drink lovers the opportunity to try some of the state’s best wine, cider,Continue reading “Drink Victorian is back in 2023”

Joe Vargetto and Charlie Carrington will fuse two not-too-distant culinary worlds together – Italian and Spanish. The menu has been inspired by Joe’s Sicilian heritage and the influence Spanish cuisine has had on the Mediterranean island. Atlas Co-Pilot DinnerAtlas Dining, 133 Commercial Rd, South YarraTuesday 13th June, 2023Evening reservations from 6pmFive course menu$100 per personContinue reading “Charlie Carrington & Joe Vargetto To Co-Pilot Atlas Dining Dinner”

Featuring Nutella gnocchi donuts, spaghetti donuts and a Homer Simpson donut FAST FACTS: Queen Victoria Market’s beloved Donut Festival is back this weekend with an A-GLAZE-ING lineup inclusive of some of Melbourne’s most dough-lightful donut makers, creators and bakers. From the sweet to the savoury, there’s something for every kind of donut-lover. FOOD ON OFFER Sink yourContinue reading “‘DO-NUT’ MISS OUT: QUEEN VIC MARKET’SDONUT FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND”

Rockpool Bar & Grillis showcasing a series of rare beef breeds that rival Wagyu at exclusive dinners in June and July, following sell-out events last year. Guests experience a range of rare breeds that are available in limited quantities and supplied exclusively to Rockpool Bar & Grill in Australia at the dinners in Sydney, MelbourneContinue reading “Experience Rare Beef Breeds Exclusive to Rockpool at Intimate Dinners”

Last week the entire food and hospitality industry came together in Melbourne at the Foodservice Australia trade exhibition, with a record attendance showing how keen the industry is to regroup and be prepared for the future. Event Director Tim Collett said “after a huge year of recovery the industry is now looking at how toContinue reading “Hospitality industry comes together in Melbourne”

AFTER the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, the Manjimup Truffle and Wine Festival will return in 2023.  The festival drew thousands to Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Nannup and surrounding areas for numerous sold-out events at acclaimed local venues.  From June 23 to 25, the Manjimup Truffle and Wine Festival will again showcase the bestContinue reading “Manjimup Truffle and Wine Festival back for 2023”

Australia’s longest running wine festival will return with a reimagined format on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June 2023 (King’s Birthday long weekend). Celebrating its 50th birthday, Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout (previously Winery Walkabout) will showcase the region’s creative winemakers, progressive varietals and picturesque locations. Iconic for its relaxed, fun-loving spirit, the new iteration ofContinue reading “ROAM RUTHERGLEN WINERY WALKABOUT:50 YEARS OF FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS, REIMAGINED”

On Tuesday 28 March at 6pm, Sydney steak institution Chophouse will host an intimate meat workshop with highly regarded restaurateur and chef Matt Moran and Moran Family Farm Manager Brendan Kleinschafer. Following sold-out meat masterclasses in previous years, the new format ‘Meat with Matt’ promises an entertaining night, delving into the special relationship between producerContinue reading “Chophouse presents exclusive ‘Meat with Matt’ event featuring renowned chefand restaurateur, Matt Moran”

Popular waterside venue, Manly Pavilion has partnered with Patrón to offer an exclusive dinner event on Wednesday 5th April, hosted by Patrón Global Brand Ambassador Alex Godfrey. The event will include a Margarita on arrival, a delicious three-course dinner curated by Boathouse Group Executive Chef James Brownrigg with each dish paired with a Patrón cocktail,Continue reading “Unique Dinner Event at Manly Pavilion, Wednesday 5th April Includes paired Patrón cocktails and a Patrón tasting experience”