18 Apr 2023

What does true food adventure taste like? From immersive experiences to fun for foodies and events to bring the whole gang to, there are events to satisfy every taste and budget this Tasting Australia. Discover 12 Tasting Australia events, all priced at $100 or under.

Don't forget to visit Town Square in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga during Tasting Australia. Free, fun and perfect for families, Town Square is the place to meet for a drink, stay for a meal and explore.  

 

Immersive & educational

Urban Kitchen
Urban Kitchen

Urban Kitchen - $10
Experience South Australia at its most mouth-watering as Rundle Mall celebrates iconic brands, local producers and artisans under one roof. Watch as the talented chefs from Sprout Kitchen prepare delectable dishes paired perfectly with a variety of your favourite beverages.

Flavours of the Market - $15
Uncover the hidden delights and iconic South Australian cuisine of the Adelaide Central Market. This self-guided tour showcases some of the very best local and artisan produce and is inspired by the market's melting pot of cultures.

Masterclass - Astro Thai - $30
Food is taking a bold new leap into the future. Join Professor Matthew Gilliham – plus experts from the Waite Research Institute, Adelaide Botanic Garden and the South Australian Space Industry Centre – to indulge in Thai-infused duckweed by Soi 38’s Terry Intarakhamhaeng.

Masterclass - Beer & Barrel - $50
Join members of Pirate Life's Brew Team on a guided tasting of limited-release, barrel-aged beers.  Throughout this informative masterclass they'll cover everything from the casks used to the filling and aging process to getting the most out of every mouthful.

L Plates - From $95
It's back by popular demand!TAFE SA’s L Plates cooking series is back by popular demand. Learn alongside some of the state’s best-known chefs, while perfecting your skills or learn something new entirely – everything is on the table. 

 

Fun for foodies

Tapas and Beer at Merrymaker Rooftop Bar
Tapas and Beer at Merrymaker Rooftop Bar

Peninsula Providore Community Extra Virgin Olive Oil Project - $55 
The Peninsula Providore team is ready to celebrate the 2023 olive harvest - and everyone's invited! Join its Community Oil Project and spend a fun-filled day on the Fleurieu Peninsula. This Tasting Australia event includes a harvest lunch enjoyed in the olive grove. 

FERMENT - $85
Join the team at their Port Adelaide brewery for an epic shared feast. Guest chefs Tom Campbell and Lachlan Colwill will be joined for the occasion by Pirate Life's head of gastronomy Rocky Oliveira. 

Fire & Feast - $99
Settle in for a feast prepared in true Barossa style. Your destination: Lou's Place at Rowland Flat, the lauded restaurant on site at boutique winery Lou Miranda Estate. Fire and Feast invites you to savour the Barossa's impressive produce in what will be a Mediterranean feast for the senses. 

Tapas and Beer at Merrymaker Rooftop Bar - $99
Come celebrate local produce at Merrymaker - Adelaide's highest rooftop bar. This relaxed event on the hotel rooftop will feature a multi-course tapas lunch with paired beers from Adelaide Hills favourites Mismatch Brewing Co. 

 

 

Group-friendly

Uni Days
Uni Days

Savour the Yorkes - FREE
Head to the Yorke Peninsula for a family-friendly day of food, wine and music. Discover the region's harvest across land and sea in a relaxed atmosphere at Barley Stacks Wines near Maitland, about two hours' drive from Adelaide.

Yalumba x Chin Chin Go Go Lawns - $50
Chin Chin’s GoGo is coming to Yalumba in the Barossa. Graze away on the Yalumba GoGo Lawns, settle in, stay awhile and enjoy delicious bar snacks by Chin Chin while sipping a glass of Yalumba wine.

LOT.100 presents the Ultimate Pizza Party - $50
A day of epic proportions. Five chefs - and five different takes on what makes the best pizza topping. Enjoy all the fun picnic-style on the lawns of LOT.100. Beats and booze will be on hand from the venue's brewery and distillery, all to celebrate the genius of pizza.

Uni Days - $60
Saturday night at uni has never looked better. We’re hosting a classic (and seriously good value) party in the city’s heart, one framed by your best memories from back in the day. Expect delicious eats, quality booze, live music – and one hell of a celebration. 

 

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