April in Newcastle? It’s all about food, and plenty of it. Over 70 Feature Events are hitting the city this year, from intimate chef dinners to tasting sessions with local producers, masterclasses, and everything in between.
It’s your chance to meet the people behind the plates, discover the region’s best flavours, and celebrate the Hunter’s vibrant food scene. Some events support great causes, others are pure fun, but all are designed to bring good people together over even better food and drink.
Clear your calendar, grab your crew, and let Newcastle Food Month guide you through a month of eating, sipping, and discovering the city’s culinary highlights.
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Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
Kicking off Newcastle Food Month at 5pm on 1 April, the HCA × First Creek Waiters’ Race brings fast feet, steady hands, and serious hospitality bragging rights to Newcastle’s foreshore. Proudly presented by First Creek Wines in partnership with the Hunter Culinary Association and in collaboration with Signal Box, this high-energy street spectacle celebrates the people who keep Newcastle’s hospitality scene moving.
We’re celebrating our legendary local producers and Newcastle Food Month beverage partners with a rare opportunity to enjoy intimate dining alongside Newcastle’s award-winning brewer, Shawn Sherlock, and our good friends at Earp Distillers. Settle in for an expertly curated menu from Foghorn Head Chef Marley Longo, joined by guest chef Nick Biddle of Lock’s Paddock, thoughtfully paired with special-release Foghorn beers, Earp spirits, and award-winning First Creek wines.
The night also marks the launch of a very special limited-edition Earp x Foghorn barrel-aged beer—one you won’t want to miss.
Inclusions:
• Four-course dinner paired with beers, wines, and spirits
A tasting experience for food lovers, home cooks, and olive oil enthusiasts, showcasing exclusive seasonal 2026 extra virgin olive oils and vinegars straight from the barrel before they reach the shelves.
Enjoy canapés while learning how olive oil is made, how to use it in everyday cooking, and gaining insight into the Australian olive oil industry from the makers at Pukara Estate.
Inclusions:
Extra virgin olive oil and vinegar tastings
Canapés during the tasting
This is more than a dinner, it’s an experience for wine lovers, music fans, and foodies alike.
Step into an unforgettable evening at Mercer After Dark: Wine & Jazz @ Signal Box. Begin with a cocktail or glass of fizz on arrival, accompanied by canapés in the rooftop or courtyard, then move into a three-course modern Australian dinner paired with six exceptional Mercer Wines. Throughout the evening, live jazz sets the mood, bringing the food, wine, and conversation to life.
Limited seats are available for this intimate night of music, flavour, and modern Hunter Valley wine.
Inclusions:
• Cocktail or fizz on arrival
• Canapés in the courtyard
• Three-course dinner with six Mercer Wine pairings
Alice Morgan, saxophonist, is celebrated for her vibrant artistry and has been described as “sublime, full of colour and life” (Stuart Greenbaum). A prominent voice in the Sydney music scene, Alice performs music spanning classical to experimental and regularly appears with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as Guest Principal Saxophone.
She will be joined by Ronan Apcar on keyboard, renowned for his “fearless technique and musicality,” creating a perfect harmony of food and music at the iconic FogHorn Brewery, in association with Newcastle Music Festival and Newcastle Food Month. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated only with prior notice—please indicate when booking or contact the venue directly.
Inclusions:
2-course set menu
Complimentary drink on arrival
Parisian Evenings: French Night Dinner Cruise
Be transported to France for an elegant evening on the harbour. This French-themed dinner cruise features classic dishes inspired by Parisian bistros, indulgent desserts, and a flowing atmosphere as the sun sets over Newcastle. Live Can-Can dancers and French music bring the romance and theatre of Paris to life for a memorable date night experience.
Dress code: Smart casual or French-inspired attire
Child friendly: No (18+ only)
Pet friendly: No
Romantic, stylish, and unforgettable — French Night is a Food Month favourite.
Inclusions:
• 2.5-hour cruise
• Buffet dining – signature French dishes per person with unlimited sides
• Live themed entertainment – Can-Can dancers and French-inspired music
• Sunset and night cruise along Newcastle Harbour
• Stunning photo opportunities
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
The team at CUSTOMS HOUSE are joining forces with TINTA BELMONT and partners Usher Tinkler Wines, Tanqueray Gin & Red Funnel to bring an Autumnal Garden Party across two weekends...
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
Celebrate Newcastle Food Month with an immersive culinary experience that highlights the flavour, freshness and tradition of our local coastline. Taste of Newcastle – A Seafood Masterclass is a hands-on...
A tasting experience for food lovers, home cooks, and olive oil enthusiasts, showcasing exclusive seasonal 2026 extra virgin olive oils and vinegars straight from the barrel before they reach the shelves.
Enjoy canapés while learning how olive oil is made, how to use it in everyday cooking, and gaining insight into the Australian olive oil industry from the makers at Pukara Estate.
Inclusions:
Extra virgin olive oil and vinegar tastings
Canapés during the tasting
Delight your senses at FogHorn Brewery, where their renowned food meets captivating live music. From Argentina with Love features the effervescent Argentine soprano María Eugenia Nieva and acclaimed Australian classical guitarist Andrew Blanch, taking you on a journey through Argentina’s rich musical heritage. Enjoy iconic tangos by Piazzolla and Gardel alongside beautiful música folklórica from the Argentine countryside. Andrew and Eugenia have shared their music in over 70 concerts across the USA.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of food and music at the iconic FogHorn Brewery, in association with Newcastle Music Festival and Newcastle Food Month.
Ticket includes:
2-course set menu
Complimentary drink on arrival
Additional drinks available for purchase. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated only with prior notice—please indicate when booking or contact the venue directly.
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
Fiesta 2025 is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the Hunter region’s vibrant cultural scene. With live performances across two stages, a lively World Food Market, and plenty of activities for all ages, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a day out with family and friends.
Visitors can taste a wide variety of global cuisines, explore creative market stalls, and join interactive workshops, all while soaking up the festival atmosphere. With music, dance, food, and fun for kids, Fiesta is a must-visit event during Newcastle’s Good Food Month.
Two stages of live entertainment, Kids Activity Zone (jumping castle, petting zoo, face painting and art workshops), market stalls, global cuisine
The team at CUSTOMS HOUSE are joining forces with TINTA BELMONT and partners Usher Tinkler Wines, Tanqueray Gin & Red Funnel to bring an Autumnal Garden Party across two weekends...
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
Semillon Soirée, a signature Newcastle Food Month event celebrating one of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic varietals. McLeish Estate and Wild Ren Wines are coming together to showcase a curated...
Back by popular demand—and bigger, bolder, and even more delicious for 2026. After another sell-out and an afternoon people are still talking about, Perfect Match returns to do what it does best: great food, great wine, and a very good time. Ravella and Alfie’s are thrilled to celebrate another year together the only way we know how: with incredible food, exceptional wine and a room full of people who love both.
For Newcastle Food Month 2026, Ravella and Alfie’s once again unite in holy hospitality matrimony (venue + caterer), but this year we’re turning things into an all-out Battle of the Wine Regions. This year’s Perfect Match is all about seeing how different places, styles and personalities show up in the glass. From rich and generous to fresh and elegant, each winemaker will bring their own take on what makes a wine the perfect partner to food.
We’re welcoming three brilliant winemakers and dear friends:
Harrison Medley of Gunpowder Wines (Hunter Valley)
Michael Archer of Dawning Day Wines (Southern Highlands)
Richard de Beaurepaire of De Beaurepaire Wines (Rylstone)
Each will champion their region, their climate and their wines - and pour their very best to prove their case.
Taste, debate and vote as one region is crowned the ultimate Ravella x Alfie’s Perfect Match 2026.
Which wine will steal your heart?
There’s only one way to find out.
Will cool, calm and collected prevail over rich, bold and charismatic? Quiet confidence or main-character energy? Will fresh and vibrant outshine big and generous?
Join us in Ravella’s stunning Main Hall for a long lunch of good food, great wine and lively debate as three outstanding Australian regions go head-to-head. Expect flavour, flair and a little friendly rivalry.
Your ticket includes:
5-course shared Italian feast by Alfie’s Executive Chef, Rafael Tonon
Perfectly matched wines from three standout Australian producers:
Gunpowder Wines Hunter Valley
Dawning Day Wines Southern Highlands
De Beaurepaire Wines Rylstone
Live music
Emcee duties from our favourite Breakfast Presenter Jess Farchione
A tasting experience for food lovers, home cooks, and olive oil enthusiasts, showcasing exclusive seasonal 2026 extra virgin olive oils and vinegars straight from the barrel before they reach the shelves.
Enjoy canapés while learning how olive oil is made, how to use it in everyday cooking, and gaining insight into the Australian olive oil industry from the makers at Pukara Estate.
Inclusions:
Extra virgin olive oil and vinegar tastings
Canapés during the tasting
Experience CorEat’s signature style through a refined 6-course Modern Korean Degustation, created exclusively for Newcastle Food Month. This special menu brings together gentle Korean influences with the freshness of seasonal...
Indulge yourself with a 4 course dinner paired perfectly to tastings of 9 Wines. Hosted by Chris Tyrrell and Skye Salter.
Spice & Rhythm: Indian Night Dinner Cruise with Bollywood Dancers Set sail for a vibrant evening celebrating the bold flavours of India! Our Indian-inspired buffet includes butter chicken, chickpea curry,...
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
An evening where great wine sets the pace and every course lingers long after the last sip. Join Jana for a beautifully curated wine-pairing dinner in collaboration with Hungerford Hill, one of the Hunter Valley’s most celebrated producers, where warmth, generosity, and silky flavours define the night.
From 6 pm to 9 pm on Friday, April 24th, settle in for an experience that unfolds slowly, beginning with refined canapés and moving through five indulgent courses.
Expect rich, velvety textures, golden buttery notes, delicate aromatics, and deep savoury flavours that melt into one another with every bite. Each wine is thoughtfully paired to enhance the journey — from bright and vibrant beginnings to smooth, structured reds, finishing with a sweet, lingering pour.
This is a dinner made for lingering, conversation, and moments that deserve to be savoured.
Inclusions:
Five-course curated dining experience, designed to be savoured and shared
Matched wine pairings with every course, showcasing a journey from bright and vibrant to rich, smooth, and indulgent
Hosted evening with wine storytelling and tasting notes throughout the night
Join us for a special evening celebrating our spectacular region with a festival of local food and wine. Enjoy a four-course Italian feast by the family-run Una Volta, paired with Buonissimo Vino from Horner Wines.
The Una Volta team, alongside winemaker Ash Horner, will guide you through a traditional Italian menu of Antipasto, Primo, Secondo, and Dolce, accompanied by carefully selected Hunter Valley Italian and European varietals.
Inclusions:
Four-course shared Italian feast
Wine pairings by Horner Wines
Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you beyond the highlights and into the neighbourhood where Newcastle’s creative and culinary identity comes to life. You’ll visit a selection...
Signal Box and Scarborough Wine Co. have teamed up for Newcastle Food Month to bring you the ultimate Chardy Party in Newcastle—a delicious dinner perfectly matched with Scarborough wines, hosted by the Signal Box team alongside the Scarborough family.
Inclusions:
• Sparkling and canapés on arrival
• Four-course dinner with matching wines
