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Bush Tucker Talks & Tastings
Highlights
- Savour fresh native ingredients while learning about sustainable practices from passionate First Nation Food Experts.
- Immerse yourself in 60,000 years of ancient knowledge as you explore the secrets of Nyoongar Country.
- Experience a modern twist on Native Food cuisine in the intimate setting of Gather Foods' Native Food Kitchens.
- Delight in an educational talk that informs and entertains, revealing the richness of Australia's most ancient culture.
‘Bush Tucker Talks and Tastings’ is an authentic Aboriginal experience that will stimulate the senses and spirit, taking you on a journey back to Country and ancient sustainable practices.
Experience a modern twist on Native Food cuisine.
Indulge your senses and spirit in 60,000 years of ancient knowledge, as you unearth the secrets and treasures of Nyoongar Country (South West Australia).
Presented in an intimate small-group setting in the culinary heart of Gather Foods’ Native Food Kitchens, this light-hearted, educational talk will inform and delight you with Indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices, as you sample fresh native ingredients and take a deep dive into understanding Australia’s most ancient culture.
Hosted by passionate First Nation Food Experts, and featuring a special menu prepared by Native Food Chef Eddie Bulatao, guests will discover the importance and scope of Native Food Ingredients and how they can be reimagined in a modern food environment.
Group bookings between 10-20 people. Spaces are limited. Book early.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
Operation information
Gather Foods
Gather Foods is an Australian Aboriginal-owned food manufacturer, retail and catering company that reimagines authentically sourced, native ingredients with 60,000 years of Indigenous wisdom to empower Aboriginal people and build cultural connections through bespoke culinary experiences.
Underpinning the company’s innovation is an integrated business model that is helping to reshape the industry by addressing systemic Aboriginal issues through supported employment pathways, mentorship and training for young Aboriginal people – effectively changing the trajectory of their lives, dispelling misconceptions and carving a safe space for future generations.
With a range of products that showcase locally sourced native ingredients and produce, Gather Foods is setting new industry benchmarks, using a shared love of good food to address disproportionate levels of unemployment, incarceration, generational abuse and systemic racism resulting from a complex history of discrimination.
Gather Foods is forging a new culinary wave and helping people make a difference with every delicious bite, story and culinary experience.
Memberships
- WAITOC Free ATB Members
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