Native Food Experience with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison

A sensory journey through culture, storytelling, and native flavours: Every bite will connect you to Country.

NSW Parliament invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable native food experience, showcasing the deep connection between food, culture, and storytelling. Held during Reconciliation Week and on Mabo Day, the event highlights the story of Country, culture and community.

Fusing two culinary talents – renowned indigenous chef Dwayne Bannon-Harrison and Parliament’s executive chef Vanessa Harcourt – the duo will showcase the flavours of native Australian ingredients, as part of the Vivid Sydney Food program. Media presenter Simon Marnie, a passionate advocate for Australian food and hospitality, will explore the stories behind the food at the event, as emcee.

Each dish is crafted with native Australian ingredients – some sourced directly from Parliament’s rooftop native herb garden for the evening’s menu. This exclusive event promises to be more than a meal – it’s a journey through Australia’s oldest living culture, brought to life on your plate. 

More than a meal – a moment of reflection

The Dreaming allows Aboriginal people to understand their place within traditional society and nature. Vivid Sydney seeks to take this even further as a universal experience through its 2025 vision: Our human story is embedded in dreams; they help explain our existence and our past.

Parliament holds a complex and challenging history, with laws that have profoundly impacted Aboriginal communities. Not shying away from this, the Native Food Experience invites guests to reflect on this history and, in doing so, to dream of a future built on greater cultural awareness, respect, and reconciliation.

Numbers are limited, so get in early to secure your seat today. Please note when booking if you are part of a group so organisers can seat you together.