Get ready for an unforgettable culinary journey! Salt & Pepperberry is a unique, nine-day event happening during The Lakes Festival, offering an immersive, six-course native degustation experience celebrating First Nation culture, cuisine, and the deep connection to the waterways.
What to Expect
For $100 per person, your ticket is your passport to a rich cultural and culinary adventure:
- A Unique 6-Course Degustation: Indulge in a modern, innovative menu featuring exquisite native Australian ingredients like Kunzea, Aniseed Myrtle, Pepperberry, and Wattleseed.
- A Journey into Culture: The experience begins with a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. Throughout your meal, you'll be entertained and educated by First Nation storytellers and performers sharing traditional knowledge and cultural practices.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in a short, hands-on Cultural Workshop before your meal to learn about the history and significance of native foods in First Nation culture.
- Meet the Chef: You'll have the chance to participate in a Q&A with the chef to learn about the inspiration behind the dishes and the unique properties of the native ingredients. This is more than just a meal; it's an opportunity to educate attendees about First Nation culture, history, and sustainable food practices while promoting the Central Coast as a destination for cultural tourism.
When: Daily Friday 7 - Saturday 15 November
Session 1: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Session 2: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Six String Brewing Company, 90 The Entrance Road, Erina
Entry: $100. Bookings required.
The Lakes Festival is back for its tenth year! This popular annual event will be making a splash across the entire Central Coast between 7-16 November 2025. This huge 10-day celebration of our waterways brings locals and visitors together to enjoy exciting family-friendly activities, cultural and educational programs hosted by local organisations and businesses.
The Lakes Festival is a great opportunity for everyone to get out and about, rediscover some places right on your doorstep and celebrate our diverse lakes and waterways with your family and friends.
Click here for the full program.
