Elevated Foodie Experience

ONE DAY ONLY: Safeguarding Australia’s Sustainable Seafood

The Sydney Royal Aquaculture Competition believes in safeguarding Australia’s international reputation as a producer of safe, sustainable and high-quality seafood products.

Aquaculture is also the only Sydney Royal Fine Food competition where the public can watch judging live! This must-see judging event is where all fine foodies will want to be.

Emcee, Lyndey Milan, interacts with the public, answering questions about Sydney Rock Oysters, the judging process, and the aquaculture industry. Chefs and industry professionals are also on hand sharing their insights.

Judges assess: the uniformity of shape, presentation, texture, colour, freshness and the all-important taste, all while under the watchful eye of Show attendees, media, and key seafood industry professionals.

You will be fascinated as you learn about the characteristics of Sydney Rock Oysters and how to pick the best ones at the seafood counter of your local market.

WHEN: Tuesday 26 March, 10.30am – 3.00pm
WHERE:  Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, adjacent to the District Exhibits

Settle in at Get Fish Prawn and Oyster Bar while sipping some of Australia's finest vintages from award winning Tyrrell's Wines. Freshly caught prawns and oysters are delivered daily so you can experience quality Australian produce and the taste of luxury.

Look out for this Show regular in their new location in the centre of the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome. Daily 9.00am-7.30pm (8.30pm public holiday weekend)

This year the Show boasts an entire precinct dedication to sweets and desserts!

An entire precinct dedicated to gourmet sweet sensations like gelato, cookies, donuts, Japanese crepes, Tang Hulu, acai bowls, cannoli and chocolate covered strawberries. The brand-new dessert precinct, located in The Stables, is the sweetest place at the Show.

The brand-new Archie Rose Secret Bar has on offer batch cocktails, ready-to-drink cocktails, beer, wine and Sydney Royal award-winning cheese & charcuterie plates. Located at the rear of the Sweet Sensations dessert precinct in The Stables.

Country food embodies the warmth of rural hospitality, creating a welcoming atmosphere where every meal feels like a hearty embrace from home. Combine the enjoyment of that hospitality with the added benefit of supporting rural communities, and everything tastes a little sweeter.

You will find that warmth and friendly faces at these special Country Hospitality fundraising food outlets:

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) Tea Room 

The CWA Tea Room is a favourite meeting place for many showgoers who, each year, meet to catch up over a scone (or two) and cup of tea. Equally many of the CWA volunteers have developed lasting friendships with other volunteers and look forward to reuniting annually at the Show. Some members have been volunteering at the Sydney Royal Easter Show CWA Tea Room for as long as 30 years, with a number of volunteers in their 80s still putting up their hand to help.

The CWA mission is to improve the lives of women and children in regional and rural areas, supporting the CWA supports their mission. Manildra is one of the major sponsors of the Tea Room, donating 2.5 tonnes of scone mix, with Dubbo business Little Big Dairy donating all the double cream, Nestle the coffee and hot chocolate, Pepe Saya the butter and Sunshine Sugar donates the sugar sticks for the tea and coffee.

WHERE: Located: Home & Lifestyle Pavilion

Rural Students Café 

For a true taste of the bush take a seat at the café run by hospitality students from rural and regional NSW. Gaining real world experience in the kitchen and front of house, the students are mentored by professional chefs as they prepare tasting plates of locally inspired treats. Not only do they gain practical knowledge and experience, but they also take all proceeds back to their school for much-needed financial support. 
In 2024, 11 schools from rural and regional NSW will be participating, with many students coming to the “big smoke” for the first time. 
The tasting plate menu this year also has added Aussie bush magic, introducing Australian Native Ingredients. The pavlovas have refreshing Lemon Myrtle, the hearty sausage rolls are enhanced by Native Thyme, and last but not least the Vegetarian Quiche boasts Aussie Bush Tomato.

WHEN: Daily 10.30am – 4.00pm
WHERE: Fashion & Style Pavilion