Tasting Australia launches its Adelaide Town Square program of events for 2021
Plans for a new-look Tasting Australia Town Square have been revealed ahead of the 10-day eating and drinking festival.
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A single “statement piece” kitchen, free artisan demonstrations and a family program of events are among the new initiatives of this year's Tasting Australia Town Square.
The 10-day food festival’s program for its Adelaide city hub, in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, officially launches on Wednesday (January 20), ahead of its April 30 start date.
Gone are the six Glasshouse Kitchens that have featured world-class chefs in recent years. Instead, a single “statement piece” Town Square Kitchen will play host to ticketed events, from a Mother’s Day brunch to a World’s Table dinner prepared by Cheong Liew, Paul Carmichael (Momofuku), Mat Lindsay and Louis Tikaram.
A separate artisans area will offer free demonstrations including barrel charring by Master Cask and knife forging by Dog Boy Knives.
Festival director Simon Bryant said the rejig of Town Square would ensure “space is king”.
“The most important thing is that we make sure we create a safe environment for people,” he said.
“Because we’ve managed to free up the space a little, we’ve got a little artisans area, which will run through the theme of everything to do with artisnal products … it might be something as simple as how to create a sourdough starter.”
Other initaitves will include pre-ordering at food vendors during peak times, a charcuterie bar for people who prefer to graze than pay for a full meal, and a family program of events hosted by chefs including Emma McCaskill and Duncan Welgemoed.
Tasting Australia’s 2020 festival was cancelled as a result of COVID-19.
For more information and tickets from 9am Wednesday, visit tastingaustralia.com.au
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