Your Guide to the Top 6 Experiences at Orange FOOD Week 2025
Australia's longest-running festival is back for 2025. Here's everything you need to know to maximise the good times at Orange FOOD Week 2025.
Nestled in the heart of New South Wales, Orange is a foodie gem that truly comes alive during Orange FOOD Week. Known for its world-class wineries, and thriving gourmet food scene, this picturesque region is the ideal setting for Australia's longest-running food festival. Whether you're looking to indulge in farm-fresh produce, sip award-winning wines, or soak up the region's charm, Orange offers it all.
Italian Cooking Class at Ross Hill Wines
Join chef Michael Manners at Ross Hill’s The Barrel & Larder for an intimate Italian cooking class. Limited to just 12 guests, begin with bubbles on arrival before diving into a three-hour class where you’ll enjoy a delicious Italian feast perfectly paired with Ross Hill’s wines. With its warm, communal vibe and unforgettable flavours, this is a must for food and wine lovers alike.
$140 per person, purchase here
Saturday 22nd March, 11am to 2pm
Ross Hill Wines, 134 Wallace Lane, Orange
An Apple Pie Workshop at Hillside Harvest
It doesn’t get much more wholesome than this food festival experience at Hillside Harvest Orchard. Begin with a stroll through rows of apple trees as you hand-pick the perfect fruit for your pie. Then, step into the kitchen for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a pie using fresh, local ingredients. To finish, enjoy a slice of pie served with Split Milk gelato and Little Big Dairy double cream. Bonus, you get to take your very own homemade pie home to share.
$85, purchase here
Friday 28th March, 10am to 4pm
Hillside Harvest, 1209 The Escort Way, Borenore
Fermented Drinks Workshops with Orange Fermentary
Dive into the art of fermentation with this hands-on masterclass, where you’ll explore the different types of probiotics you can create at home and learn practical techniques for fermenting your own drinks. The workshop also includes a tasting plate along with a homebrew kombucha kit to kickstart your fermenting journey.
$60 per person, purchase here
Friday 28th March, 2pm
Saturday 5th April, 3pm
48 Silverdown Way, Orange
Orange FOOD Week Night Market
A signature event in the Orange FOOD Week calendar, the Night Market is arguably the most popular event of the season. Wander through nearly 50 stalls at this night market offering dishes crafted by local chefs, cooks, and caterers, paired with local wines, ciders, spirits, and craft beers. There will also be live music making it the perfect spot to soak up the lively atmosphere.
Entry from $10
Friday 28th March, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Robertson Park, Orange
Pizza and Prosecco at See Saw Wines
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