Sharing stories, sharing Country: a Native Food Experience

Created in collaboration with Executive Chef Vanessa Harcourt, this three-course fine-dining experience brings together cuisine, culture and community. Former ABC radio presenter Simon Marnie will host the evening, guiding a conversation that brings to life the inspiration behind the menu, the cultural significance of indigenous foods and the shared journey towards reconciliation.

Set within Strangers’ Function Room overlooking the Domain, this special evening brings together cuisine, culture and community through a three-course journey that shares the knowledge and traditions of the world’s oldest continuous culture.

Every dish is presented as a story on the plate, weaving flavour with meaning, and many of the ingredients are sourced from Parliament’s own rooftop native food garden.

Guests will begin their meal with an entrée inspired by the Bundjalung Nation from northern coastal NSW – the traditional mob of Legislative Council Officer John Ferguson – celebrating a region renowned for its abundant hunting and fishing grounds.

The main course brings flavours influenced by Wiradjuri man and Aboriginal Engagement Team member Damon Goolagong. To finish, a dessert shaped by Joe Stewart’s Quandamooka mob reflects the waters and coastal beauty of the northern NSW border, where Pandanus trees, berries and honey are prized.

If you have any questions regarding the menu or dining experience, please contact us at (02) 9230 3444. Please see the allergen disclaimer here.