FEATURE EVENTS 2025

April in Newcastle? It’s all about food, glorious food. This year, Newcastle Food Month is serving up over 70 Feature Events across the city—because when you’ve got this much flavour to sample, who needs a reason not to indulge?

Meet the masterminds behind Newcastle’s hottest restaurants as they plate up intimate dinners, test your beer-and-cheese pairing chops, or get up close and personal with the local producers who are making this region a food lover’s paradise. It’s all about celebrating the Hunter’s finest—uniting good people with even better food and drink.

Whether you’re after a little fine dining flair or just looking for some seriously fun eats, Newcastle Food Month has it all. Some events are raising funds for great causes, while others are just here for the good times. Now’s the time to grab your mates, clear your schedule, and make April the month you eat your way through Newcastle.

CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S FEATURE EVENTS BELOW

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HCA Autumn Lunch

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Sapori di Mare

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Vinoteca Bocca di Bacco

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The French Connection – Piaf and Aznavour at the Pub

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Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

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CorEat 6 Course Tasting Menu

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HMC Multicultural Fiesta

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Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

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Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

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Rosē Garden Party

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A Sardinian Feast

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Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

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Sunday Samba Party

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Chefs with Soul

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Una Notte a Napoli

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Good Folk Beer Dinner

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Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

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Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

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Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

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Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

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Easy Like a Sunday Arvo

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Leogate Wine Dinner

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Signal Box + Earp Distillery

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Nose to Tail

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Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

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Afternoons at Bar Mellow

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Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

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Duetto

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HCA Autumn Lunch

Scratchleys on the Wharf 200 Wharf Road, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

The Hunter Culinary Association is partnering with the iconic Scratchleys on the Wharf to celebrate our Autumn Seasonal Lunch. As a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing young and aspiring chefs, the HCA is proud to bring together exceptional food, fine wine, and a passion for culinary excellence.

This three-course seafood feast, featuring the freshest produce from Shane’s of Carey Bay, will be perfectly paired with premium wines from some of the Hunter Valley’s finest producers.

Join us from 11:30 AM for sparkling wine and canapés on arrival, followed by an unforgettable dining experience.

Inclusions:

Sparkling wine and canapés on arrival
A three-course lunch featuring the best seasonal seafood
Expertly matched wines from leading Hunter Valley producers

$170
Event Series McLeish Estate Wine Dinner

McLeish Estate Wine Dinner

Urban Deli and Bar 143 Darby St, Darby Street, NSW, Australia

Indulge in a five-course menu at Urban Restaurant & Wine Bar, perfectly paired with McLeish Wines. Join Jessica McLeish for an unforgettable evening, where you'll experience the magic of vintage...

$190

Sapori di Mare

Sapori at Tailors 10 Beaumont Street, Islington, NSW, Australia

An Exquisite Italian Seafood & Wine Experience by Sapori at Tailors & M.O. Imports Embark on a refined culinary voyage where the delicate flavours of Italy’s finest seafood meet the...

$120

Vinoteca Bocca di Bacco

Una Volta 23 Watt Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Step into Vinoteca ‘Bocca di Bacco,’ where the heart of Italian cuisine meets the soul of local wines. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of buonissimo Italian cucina, thoughtfully paired with stunning...

$135

Vinden Estate & Margan Wine Dinner

The Grand Newcastle 32 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

This is your invitation to an unforgettable evening at The Grand Newcastle, where Vinden Estate and Margan Wines take centre stage in a dining experience that blends the best of...

$180

The French Connection – Piaf and Aznavour at the Pub

Foghorn Brewery 218 King St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Experience FogHorn Brewery’s lovingly prepared, locally sourced food and embark on an enthralling journey through the lives of revered French singers Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour, performed by Milko Foucault-Larché and Corinne Andrew. It’s the perfect pairing of food and music at the iconic FogHorn Brewery, in association with the Newcastle Music Festival and Newcastle Food Month.

$95

Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley – Ms Mary Ground Floor/282 King St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Back by popular demand, Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley has teamed up with much-loved Icky Sticky Patisserie, to deliver a decadent Newcastle Food Month High Tea. This indulgent High Tea experience includes a selection of favourites from The Icky Sticky Patisserie, paired with freshly baked scones and a selection of savoury treats by Crystalbrook Kingsley Executive Chef, Thomas Heinrich.

Bookings are essential and close at 12 pm Wednesday for all bookings that week.

**Our venue is wheelchair accessible.
***A two-hour seating time applies.

$94

CorEat 6 Course Tasting Menu

CorEat 35 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience as CorEat presents a curated six-course tasting menu celebrating our culinary journey since opening. This exclusive experience features our most loved signature dishes,...

$95

Sustainable Tasting Menu: “From Root to Leaf”

Closed Bar 17 Beaumont St, Islington, NSW

Chef’s Introduction: "Welcome to our sustainable tasting experience, where every dish celebrates the beauty of using the whole product, honouring nature’s bounty, and minimising waste. Our approach is to be...

$75

HMC Multicultural Fiesta

Hunter Multicultural Communities 2A Platt St, Waratah, NSW, Australia

Discover a world of flavours at the HMC Multicultural Fiesta! Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and cuisine. Savour the bold spices of Indian curries, the...

Free Entry

Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley Level 9, 282 King St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Kick off your weekend in style with an indulgent buffet brunch at Roundhouse, where each dish celebrates the best of Australia’s local produce, prepared by our talented culinary team.

Start your brunch with classic breakfast favourites, including crispy bacon, sizzling sausages, velvety eggs Benedict topped with chive hollandaise, and golden, crispy hashbrowns.

Prepare to be wowed by our seafood station, offering a fresh and flavoursome spread of bottomless oysters with a zesty apple mignonette and lemon, plump prawns with tangy cocktail sauce, and perfectly sliced 'catch of the day' sashimi served with wasabi and soy.

Craving a weekend roast? Dive into melt-in-your-mouth braised lamb shoulder, golden roast chicken, and impossibly crispy potatoes, all paired with sautéed seasonal vegetables for the ultimate comfort food moment.

Finally, finish on a sweet note with a tempting array of desserts: rich chocolate tarts with coconut cream, gooey caramel-filled doughnuts, silky passionfruit cheesecake, carrot cake, and fragrant apple tarts – sure to have you coming back for more.

Available Saturdays and Sundays, starting April 5th, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with seatings every half hour (maximum seating time of 2 hours).

Priced at $110 per person, including a glass of First Creek sparkling wine on arrival.

Bookings are highly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Groups of 8+ must reserve.

$110

Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley – Ms Mary Ground Floor/282 King St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Back by popular demand, Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley has teamed up with much-loved Icky Sticky Patisserie, to deliver a decadent Newcastle Food Month High Tea. This indulgent High Tea experience includes a selection of favourites from The Icky Sticky Patisserie, paired with freshly baked scones and a selection of savoury treats by Crystalbrook Kingsley Executive Chef, Thomas Heinrich.

Bookings are essential and close at 12 pm Wednesday for all bookings that week.

**Our venue is wheelchair accessible.
***A two-hour seating time applies.

$94

Rosē Garden Party

Customs House Hotel 1 Bond St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Rosé all day with friends while taking in the stunning views of Newcastle Harbour. Back for a second year, this event features five exquisite Hunter Valley rosés perfectly paired with...

$120

Thomas x Flotilla Harvest Feast

The Flotilla 9 Albert St, Wickham, NSW, Australia

Straight from the 2025 vintage, here’s your chance to get up close and personal with winemakers Andrew and Dan Thomas from the Hunter Valley’s most awarded winery, Thomas Wines. Flotilla...

$165

A Sardinian Feast

Harrison's Food and Wine 108 Tudor St, Hamilton, NSW, Australia

Join us on Saturday, April 5, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, for a five-course Sardinian feast, expertly paired with five imported Sardinian wines. Expect fresh seafood, handmade pastas, slow-cooked...

$125

Roundhouse Weekend Buffet Brunch

Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley Level 9, 282 King St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Kick off your weekend in style with an indulgent buffet brunch at Roundhouse, where each dish celebrates the best of Australia’s local produce, prepared by our talented culinary team.

Start your brunch with classic breakfast favourites, including crispy bacon, sizzling sausages, velvety eggs Benedict topped with chive hollandaise, and golden, crispy hashbrowns.

Prepare to be wowed by our seafood station, offering a fresh and flavoursome spread of bottomless oysters with a zesty apple mignonette and lemon, plump prawns with tangy cocktail sauce, and perfectly sliced 'catch of the day' sashimi served with wasabi and soy.

Craving a weekend roast? Dive into melt-in-your-mouth braised lamb shoulder, golden roast chicken, and impossibly crispy potatoes, all paired with sautéed seasonal vegetables for the ultimate comfort food moment.

Finally, finish on a sweet note with a tempting array of desserts: rich chocolate tarts with coconut cream, gooey caramel-filled doughnuts, silky passionfruit cheesecake, carrot cake, and fragrant apple tarts – sure to have you coming back for more.

Available Saturdays and Sundays, starting April 5th, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with seatings every half hour (maximum seating time of 2 hours).

Priced at $110 per person, including a glass of First Creek sparkling wine on arrival.

Bookings are highly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Groups of 8+ must reserve.

$110

Icky Sticky High Tea – Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley – Ms Mary Ground Floor/282 King St, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Back by popular demand, Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley has teamed up with much-loved Icky Sticky Patisserie, to deliver a decadent Newcastle Food Month High Tea. This indulgent High Tea experience includes a selection of favourites from The Icky Sticky Patisserie, paired with freshly baked scones and a selection of savoury treats by Crystalbrook Kingsley Executive Chef, Thomas Heinrich.

Bookings are essential and close at 12 pm Wednesday for all bookings that week.

**Our venue is wheelchair accessible.
***A two-hour seating time applies.

$94

Chilean Asado BBQ Long Lunch with Chef Nicolás

Âpé Yakitori Bar The Boardwalk, Shop 3N/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Celebrate the vibrant flavours of Chile at this exciting event, featuring the talented Chilean chef Nicolás Pedemonte. Chef Nicolás will bring the tradition of Asado cooking to life, showcasing the...

$155

Sunday Samba Party

MEET 9 Darby Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Sunday Samba Party – Featuring Sambraza Live! We’re turning up the heat at MEET with the ultimate Sunday celebration! Join us for our Sunday Samba Party on Sunday, 6 April...

$10
Event Series McLeish Estate Wine Dinner

McLeish Estate Wine Dinner

Urban Deli and Bar 143 Darby St, Darby Street, NSW, Australia

Indulge in a five-course menu at Urban Restaurant & Wine Bar, perfectly paired with McLeish Wines. Join Jessica McLeish for an unforgettable evening, where you'll experience the magic of vintage...

$190

Chefs with Soul

Soul Hub 437 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Step into Soul Hub for a night where extraordinary food meets extraordinary purpose. Chefs With Soul is your chance to experience the creativity of three of Newcastle’s most celebrated chefs...

$120