Food and Drink

The Great Takeaway is a chance for visitors to dine amongst some of the finest materials, textiles, glassware…

Australian culinary icons Julie Goodwin (inaugural winner of MasterChef), Darren Purchese (host of The Great Australian Bake Off)…

Ever wondered what it is like to eat in the dark? Studies show that 80% of people eat…

Alfredton Rotary is hosting a Retro Dinner Dance as part of The Ballarat Heritage Festival. This is one…

As the Institute is 165 years old this year, they will take the opportunity to celebrate during the…

Ballarat is the Craft Beer Capital of Australia, and at Aunty Jacks they tell the story of their…

“Things my Grandmother taught me.” Culinary Director Tim Foster and Head Chef Hunter Tacuyan will curate a five…

Be transported back to an era of excess. This all-inclusive event, Gatsby style, will mesmerize, enjoy their in-house…

Join the team at Kilderkin Distillery for a trip – or should they say tipple – back in…

Experience the history of cocktails during Heritage Festival at Roy Hammond! Australia has a long history with alcohol,…

The Red Lion Hotel is steeped in history. Built in the 1850s at the beginning of the gold-rush.…

Step onto the magnificently restored Hertitage Tram for the ultimate high tea. The seasonal sweet and savoury menu…

Share in their heritage at Mondegreen Cafe. With a stunning lakeside setting and rich in Ballarat history, their…

The Drinks that Made Ballarat at the Ballarat Heritage Festival. An all-drinking, all-eating exploration of the booze-fuelled birth…

Have you ever wondered how spirits are made and blended? Now is your chance to experience firsthand what…

A cooking school devoted to teaching traditional skills within a beautiful sustainability and permaculture framework. Skills such as…

Preserving for beginners offers all the skills needed to preserve the taste of summer, the cool of winter…