Good Food Month in Sydney: The 10 Must-Book Events & Foodie Deals
These events and specials from this year's Sydney Good Food Month will ensure you eat well every single day.
Spanning the entire month of October, Good Food Month Sydney brings lovers and creators of excellent food together to celebrate Australia's spectacular, ever-evolving foodie scene. This year’s Friends of Good Food Month series is the largest programme of events to date, with over 40 events taking place across Sydney and more broadly across NSW. In its last week, we’ve pulled together a mouthwatering edit of exclusive events and foodie specials you can still book into and experience.
Wine Exploration, Little Red Robin Restaurant & Wine Bar
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or new to exploring unique drops, this is the perfect wine exploration event. Tickets include five wines with matched snacks, discussion about each wine and a bottle of your favourite wine from the event to take home.
Saturday 24th & 31st October, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
$120 per person
4/85 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
Olio on the Street, Olio Kensington Street
At this alfresco dining event, Olio will present a set menu of Sicilian seafood including an oyster bar and a live fresh seafood station with fruits de mer cooked on demand. Top off this dining experience with a Sicilian-style spritz from the bar cart.
Saturday 24th October, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
$90
Level 2, The Old Rum Store 2-10 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Taste of Japan, No.5 Restaurant & Bar
Head chef Emrys Jones has curated a five-course dining experience showcasing Japan’s finest flavours. Join No.5 Restaurant as they present traditional favourites including Tataki, Yakitori, and Okonomiyaki at this one-off degustation.
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
$59
5 McCauley Street, Alexandria
Highland Valley Forage, Wildfest
The event is set over two days with options to enjoy an eight or ten-course degustation lunch on either day while taking in the beauty of Morton National Park in Kangaroo Valley. Follow the trail, taste the local wines and immerse yourself in the park’s stunning regenerating bushland.
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October, 10:00am - 2:00pm
$175 - $195
179 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley
BEA Wild, Barangaroo House
To celebrate Good Food Month, indulge in an evening of feasting at BEA Restaurant. Their $99 menu will feature local and regional produce from NSW, locally sourced wines and their signature cocktails.
Saturday 31st October, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
$69
35 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney
Centennial Homestead Feast, Centennial Homestead
Dine in the park surrounded by nature this Good Food Month for a delightfully casual lunch experience at Centennial Homestead. Soak in the ambience and enjoy the warmth of the venue whilst dining on fresh, honest, home-style food with a twist.
Daily throughout October, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
$59
1 Grand Drive, Centennial Park
Maybe Aria, Aria
Aria is injecting fun back into the city this Good Food Month as they launch Maybe Aria – a collaboration with award-winning cocktail bar, Maybe Sammy. Each Wednesday in October, the Maybe Sammy team will be behind the bar to serve up bespoke cocktails paired with Aria's sensational new snack menu.
Wednesdays throughout October, from 5:30pm
$85
1 Macquarie Street, Sydney
27 Years of Moncur Classics, Bistro Moncur
This October, Bistro Moncur is paying homage to its roots and staying true to tradition by bringing back some of its most-loved classic dishes paired with a bespoke selection of vintage wines. Enjoy an elegant three-course menu that will take you back to early Bistro Moncur days.
Daily throughout October, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 5:30pm - 9:00pm,
$99
116 Queen Street, Woollahra
Sensory Dining, The Gantry Restaurant
The Gantry has teamed up with their favourite local distillery Archie Rose, to take you on a hands-on discovery of food, wine and cocktails this Good Food Month – where you’ll experiment with botanical distillates (including honey, raspberry, pink peppercorn and juniper) alongside the best Australian produce, wine and cocktails.
Thursday - Sunday throughout October, 12:30pm - 9:30pm
$200
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Spring Picnic Bags, Chiswick Woollahra
Chiswick head chef Francois Poulard has created a picnic pack containing some of Chiswick’s most popular spring dishes including Berkshire pork terrine, strawberry and apple crumble and more - just for Good Food Month. Grab a blanket, a refreshing beverage and treat yourself to a perfect Spring picnic.
Wednesday - Sunday throughout October, 11:45am - 3:00pm
$125 (serves two)
65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
Loving these Sydney Good Food Month events, and looking for more foodie inspo? Look no further than our Eat & Drink section. Covering everything from new restaurant openings to the rooftop bars you need to know about this summer, we've got your social life sorted.
