Celebrity chefs and authors Adrian Richardson and Matthew Evans are set to share their culinary tips and secrets with local foodies when they headline this year's Tastes of Central Geelong.
Award winning chef and host of Good Chef Bad Chef Adrian Richardson will hold an exquisite Afternoon Tea at The Pier, while chef, farmer-food activist and host of Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans will host an in-depth Q&A session at The Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.
This year marks the 12th edition of the City of Greater Geelong-funded Tastes of Central Geelong, with this one being our biggest yet, including demonstrations, masterclasses, special offers, goody-bags and more from Thursday 23 March to Sunday 2 April 2023.
Highlights this year include Geelong's Bake Off, beer festival Hop-A-Long Geelong, Cannoli Piping Workshop with Cakes and Vases, live painting sites Pinot and Picasso, Urban Cocktail Trail and Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market – Tastes Edition.
Westend Geelong & La Cachette are delivering a sit down with a Master of Wine who will guide attendees through a premium paired wine and food meal, as well as a wine fair featuring small artisan producers and importers called GENUWINE.
The full program of appetising festivities will be announced on Wednesday 22 February 2023. View the program.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
Tastes of Central Geelong is all about indulging your senses.
Our celebrity chefs Adrian Richardson and Matthew Evans will bring a wealth of knowledge to our region about delicious home cooking, growing your own food and where produce comes from.
We guarantee that there will be something for every palette and you won't have to go far to taste a special new dish, learn a kitchen trick, find a hidden gem and connect with fellow foodies.
Councillor Melissa Cadwell - Brownbill Ward
The autumn festival is an opportunity to explore new places and discover the very best of what our city has to offer.
This year's program showcases our region's food and wine credentials and encourages community members to support local cafes, restaurants and suppliers.
Delight the senses and sample the very best sweet and savory cuisine at Tastes of Central Geelong – you won't be disappointed!
