Long-table feasts, farm gates and food stories – Savour The Tweed returns
The best meals rarely begin at the table. In the Tweed, they start in orchards, on fishing boats, among rows of vegetables and in conversations between growers, chefs and makers. Celebrating those connections has always been at the heart of Savour The Tweed, which returns this October with an expanded program showcasing the growers, producers, chefs and landscapes that have helped make the region one of Australia’s most exciting food destinations.
Running from Wednesday October 21 to Sunday October 25, the five-day Savour The Tweed festival unfolds across farms, orchards, rivers, restaurants and wineries, inviting locals and visitors alike to discover the people, produce and stories behind the Tweed’s remarkable food culture. Think leisurely breakfasts with Wollumbin on the horizon, long lunches beneath macadamia trees, tropical fruit picked straight from the orchard and thoughtfully prepared meals that celebrate the journey from paddock to plate.
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Co-curated by acclaimed chef and author Christine Manfield and Northern Rivers food advocate Amy Colli, this year’s program features almost 30 immersive events, from intimate producer experiences and long-table feasts to cultural experiences, thought-provoking conversations and one-off collaborations with some of Australia’s most respected chefs.
As always, the region itself plays a starring role. Tropical Fruit World will throw open its gates for a behind-the-scenes harvest walk before guests settle in for a long-table feast beneath the macadamia trees. At Woodland Valley Farm, a Pasta and Prosecco Party celebrates regenerative farming with handmade pasta, sparkling wine and a behind-the-scenes look at the circular systems that underpin the property. Returning favourite Potager Kitchen Garden also welcomes guests back for a guided wander through its flourishing gardens before a produce-led lunch celebrating organic, zero-waste principles.
Some of Australia’s most respected culinary names will also descend on the region for exclusive collaborations. Proud Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, TV presenter and author Palisa Anderson, Le Cordon Bleu Master Samantha Gowing and acclaimed Syrian chef Sharon Salloum headline a program that also features some of the Tweed’s finest local talent, including Ben Devlin (Pipit), Baxter Newstead (Paper Daisy), Dani Wilson and Ewen Crawford (Bistro Livi) and Dayron Concepcion (Tweed River House). Together, they’ll create one-off dining experiences that celebrate local ingredients through diverse culinary traditions, from Thai-inspired feasts at Bistro Livi and Argentinean seafood parillas to Arabic meze dinners and Basque-inspired lunches.
Beyond the dining table, Savour The Tweed encourages guests to slow down and immerse themselves in the stories behind the food. Walk on Country with respected Bundjalung Elder Uncle Franc Krasna at Fingal Head, cruise the Tweed River while learning about First Nations food heritage, compare old-world and new-world wines in Murwillumbah, explore the region’s coffee-growing history in Uki, or cycle between local producers along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. There’s even a sunset country hoedown complete with local produce, live music, line dancing and a mechanical bull for those looking to embrace their inner cowboy.
Elsewhere, expect wild seafood lunches overlooking the Tweed River, fungi-focused feasts celebrating regenerative farming, gyotaku fish printing paired with a seafood tasting at Pipit, Greek-inspired mezedes by the sea at Taverna, a twilight dinner inside Husk Distillery’s barrel house and a rustic paddock-to-plate feast celebrating generations of farming knowledge at Mate & Matt’s Farm. Every event is united by the same philosophy – celebrating the growers, makers and communities that have helped shape one of Australia’s most exciting regional food destinations.
Whether you’re a committed foodie planning to make the most of the entire five-day itinerary or simply looking for one unforgettable meal, Savour The Tweed offers a rare opportunity to experience the region through its landscapes, its people and the extraordinary produce they nurture. If previous years are anything to go by, tickets won’t linger for long.
Tickets are on sale now – head to Savour The Tweed to book your spot.
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