Native Food Experience

Enter one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings and embark on a powerful culinary journey that celebrates over 60,000 years of First Nations culture at The Native Food Experience at NSW Parliament House. This one-night-only, one-of-a-kind dining event invites guests into the heart of Parliament during the buzz of a sitting night, transforming it into a space for connection, reflection and flavour. 

Parliament of NSW Executive Chef Vanessa Harcourt, renowned for her dedication to native Australian ingredients, teams up with pioneering First Nations chef Dwayne Bannon-Harrison—a proud Yuin-Ngarrigu-Gunai-Yorta Yorta man—to create a delicious, thought-provoking degustation.

Drawing on centuries of traditional knowledge and modern culinary techniques, Vanessa and Dwayne will serve up an unforgettable menu that heroes native Australian produce—some of it sourced directly from Parliament’s very own Native Food Garden. From rainforest fruits and coastal seafood to game meats and desert botanicals, every dish tells a story of Country, culture, and community.

The Native Food Experience invites you to engage deeply with Australia’s oldest living culture through delicious food, storytelling, live music and performances.