Service! Local waiters will gather for this South Australian spin on a classic international competition. Pace and poise are the order of the day – who will be first to finish with their tray contents intact?

Tasting Australia is taking inspiration from waiters’ races first held more than a century ago in cities like London and Paris to celebrate front-of-house teams and their grace under pressure.  

All the fun is set to begin in the north-east corner of Town Square. We’ll have Mark Soderstrom on hand to send entrants on their way, with each carrying the same set of items. From there waiters will head towards the southern side of Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, navigating a road crossing and skirting the Three Rivers Fountain before turning for home. They will enter Town Square through our main gate and race along a paved path to the finish, all while battling to keep their order upright. 

We know South Australian hospitality teams are top notch – but who will earn the title of fastest waiter when the heat is on? Share the excitement as we find out. 

Keen to enter the Waiters’ Race? Register your venue below before Monday 21 April 2025. A limited number of spots are available so get in quick!

   

Event details

• When: Sunday 4 May, 4pm briefing & 4:30pm race start
• Where: Town Square, Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
• Who: Employees of South Australian cafes, hotels, bars and restaurants. Please note, venues may enter a maximum of two waiters who must be 18 years or older.
• The goal: Cross the finish line as quickly as possible without running, spilling or carrying the tray with two hands at the same time.

 

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