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The 2025 Tasting Australia Program Has Dropped and Naturally, It’s Delicious
Tasting Australia's 2025 lineup is what foodie dreams are made of.
We might be biased but we’re going to say it anyway — Australia’s food scene couldn’t possibly get better. With a diverse array of landscapes, passionate producers and talented makers scattered across the country, we’re spoilt with top-tier, homegrown goodness. And no one knows how to celebrate this incredible food landscape more than Tasting Australia. Their 2025 festival program has just dropped so it’s time to whip out your calendars and pencil a few dates in, for the 18th edition of this epic foodie festival is promising to be the best yet.
Presented by Journey Beyond, the 2025 program will explore the theme of connection through people, place and produce across 10 jam-packed days, with the festival hub once again taking over Adelaide’s Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. With more than 150 events to choose from, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the best South Australia has to offer. And it’s not just local SA chefs and makers smitten with the state’s incredible produce. The program will see global talent descend into Adelaide including Chiara Pavan (Italy), Monica Berg (UK), Andy Allen (NSW), Lachlan Cowill (TAS), Danielle Alvarez (NSW) and Lennox Hastie (NSW), alongside local powerhouses Justin James, Jake Kellie, Sharon Romeo and Duncan Welgemond.
From immersive experiences, masterclasses and tasting tables to fun and free events for those looking to dabble, the 2025 Tasting Australia program may be the best yet. Here are our picks for events not to be missed…
Tasting Australia 2025: Sitchu’s Top Pick
Make – Table Styling with In The Roundhouse and Casa Carboni
Gather your besties and join a fun, hands-on experience where stunning style and delicious eats collide. This exciting collab brings together two South Australian icons; Barossa Valley’s Casa Carboni, long-adored for its incredible cooking classes, and In The Roundhouse, known for its gorgeous, statement tableware. This pasta-making and tablescaping masterclass is set to make you the host with the most for years to come.
You’ll learn effortless hosting hacks, watch and learn how to cook up a dreamy Italian pasta dish and discover new designs to spruce up your dining table. You’ll be itching to throw your own dinner party following the session filled with colour, flavour and fun.
Friday May 2nd
From $99 per person, purchase tickets here
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Tasting Australia 2025: Food Experiences $100+
Tasting Australia Airlines – Murray River
Take your Tasting Australia experience far beyond the CBD and immerse yourself in the magic of the mighty Murray. This full-day adventure begins with a short flight from Adelaide to Renmark in the Riverland region, where you will then hop aboard a pontoon and slowly cruise the river, exploring its rich history with expert guides and enjoying bites crafted by local chefs. You’ll be taken to the top deck of a luxury houseboat for a dining experience to remember, for your multi-course lunch will be prepared by Andy Allen and Darren Robertson – best known for Three Blue Ducks – and paired with regional wine and spirits. After a moment to digest the food, the vibes, and the lush surroundings, you’ll be whisked away for one last treat – a delicious dessert prepared by Georgia Roberts, to be enjoyed amongst fragrant fig and pecan trees.
This experience is what foodie dreams are made of, blending exceptional produce, talented chefs and a magical setting.
Saturday 10th May
$995 per person, tickets available here
Journey begins at Adelaide Airport, Sir Richard Williams Avenue, Adelaide
Tasting Australia by Train – Africola x Parwana
A once-in-a-lifetime experience, this journey will take place aboard the iconic The Ghan’s dining and bar carriages for a 10-hour food safari. You’ll feast on delights from Townsville stalwart and Afghan kitchen, Parwana, alongside seasonal South African star Africola. As you travel across diverse South Australian landscapes, you’ll be treated to breakfast by Parwana, a wine masterclass by Stacey-Lee Edwards and a long lunch by Welgemoed of Africola. Finish with afternoon cocktails, courtesy of Never Never gin distillery.
Friday 9th May
$950 per person. Join the waitlist here
Collins Street and Spencer Street, Adelaide
Secret Dinner Party by Justin James
Step into the unknown and prepare for an evening of pure indulgence, led by one of South Australia’s most renowned chefs. This exclusive dinner party will take 16 diners from Town Square to a secret location where an unforgettable dining experience awaits, crafted by Justin James, formerly of Restaurant Botanic and soon-to-be-opening Restaurant Aptos in the Adelaide Hills. Expect an exquisite, one-of-a-kind five-course meal with paired beverages that showcase James’ masterful approach to flavour, technique, and storytelling.
Saturday May 10th
$600 per person, purchase tickets here
Depart from Victoria Square to a secret location
Masterclass – Magical Martini Moments Presented by Never Never
Shaken, stirred, and seriously good – join the award-winning Never Never pros and learn from the best in the biz at the ultimate martini masterclass. Discover the essence of a great martini, led by brand director Sean Baxter and ambassador Cody Banks. You’ll sip through four unique mini martini creations, paired with delish snacks like fresh oysters and caviar as you learn how to prepare the perfect martini at home. Chic!
Sunday May 4th
$100 per person, purchase tickets here
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Dining Galleries – Ester x Lankan Filling Station
Two of Sydney’s favourite restaurants are teaming up for a spread you don’t want to miss. Life partners, O Tama Carey and Mat Lindsay rarely find themself in the kitchen together, until now. Don’t miss this immense sharing of talent and stories and, of course, incredible food. The menu? Well, it’s a secret — but a very delicious multi-course meal awaits, we’re sure, with dishes taking influence from Sri Lanka, Japan and beyond.
Tuesday 6th May
$350 per person, tickets available here
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Food, Glass, Wood
A unique fusion of the three Fleming brothers’ chosen mediums — food, wood and glass — this dinner is a treat for all the senses. Snag a ticket to catch live glass blowing, whilst dining on custom-made recycled timber tables and chairs made exclusively for the night. You’ll also drink and dine from handmade wood and glass pieces whilst enjoying dishes infused with native ingredients. The best part? Each piece will be available for purchase on the night!
Thursday 8th May
$260 per person, tickets available here
87 Sydenham Road, Norwood
Around the World with Penfolds
Gear up for an interactive tasting like no other. Explore the underground tunnels at Magill Estate whilst you sip on Penfolds wines including their flagship Grange. Curated canapes and an underground dance party are part and parcel of the experience.
Friday 9th May
$190 per person, tickets available here
78 Penfold Road, Magill
Tasting Australia 2025: Food Experiences Less Than $100
Dining Galleries – Sunday Supper Club
Gather for the ultimate Italian comfort feast, reimagined by a dream team of six top chefs. Muni’s Mug Chen and Chia Wu will join forces with Jimmy Toone, Jo Leal, Calum Horn (Longplay Bistro), and Annita Potter (Sydney), taking over the kitchen to serve flavour-packed takes on the classic spaghetti bolognese. Served with garlic bread, salads and an indulgent dessert, this is Sunday dinner, done right.
Sunday, May 4th
$79 per person, tickets available here
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Aperitivo Hour
A new addition to the Tasting Australia program, Aperitivo Hour brings iconic bars and talented chefs together for an evening of expertly crafted snacks and drinks – all for just $50. Sip and snack with the best of the best, with a lineup including Melbourne’s Embla, Byron Bay’s Bar Heather, Adelaide’s own Thelma and Hobart’s Omotenashi transforming the revamped Drinks Academy into the perfect place to kick off your evening in style.
3rd, 8th, 9th and 10th of May
$50 per person, per session
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Make – Indigenous Ingredients 101 with Sharon Winsor
Founder of Indigiearth and proud Ngemba Weilwan woman Sharon Winsor is ready and waiting to explore the flavours of traditional ingredients with you. Get hands-on whilst gleaning over 60,000 years of knowledge in preparing indigenous ingredients.
Friday 9th May
$79 per person, tickets available here
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Town Square Canteen – Elementary Soul Canteen
Take this opportunity to dine on the best Limestone Coast produce without having to leave the city. A great insight into the seasonally-led magic Kirby Shearing is making at his Mount Gambier restaurant.
Multiple sessions
From $55 per person, tickets available here
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Learn – Cellaring: Building a Cellar and Ageing Wines
For those keen to glean some new skills this immersive session will guide you through cellaring, food and wine pairing, natural drops and fortified wines from top sommeliers and winemakers, and what labels to look for when purchasing a lovely bottle for your next dinner party.
Saturday 3rd May, tickets available here
$49 per person
Victoria Square, Adelaide
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