 
Do you know who your local food producers are - where they are, and what they grow or create?
Meet the locals and celebrate Coffs Coast food with us!
Our passion is showcasing our fabulous local produce, and giving ears and optics to local producers and their food stories.
Our one-on-one In Conversation style Q & A style gives producers a chance to share their knowledge, and answer food lovers' questions about their produce.
The line up of speakers has included: Alice Williams and Darren Smith from New Life Farm, Zarin Asady from Silk Road Afghan Supermarket, Dave Rickets the Chocolate Dr, Catherine Scarborough of Catherine's Black Garlic; Juliana Pelmore of Balhyoso; Alicia Bailey, the flower Alkemist; Leeharne Hawley of Orara Valley produce,and more...
Also joining us has been Loic Prouin, head chef and owner of 99 On Park restaurant; Jodie Nancarrow's homegrown herbal remedies; Charelle Harkins of Painted Blue Coffee; Dianne Knobloch or Raleigh Eats; and Laura Gonzales of Peach & Wolf bakery.
Amazing produce and talent!
Since 2023 our guests have heard their incredible food stories - the highs, the challenges, and the laughs. We learned about life on a small Sapphire Beach family farm; the culture and food of Afghanistan; a chocolate business born during Covid; how black garlic is made, and a tasting; traditional Korean fermenting; some shocking insights into the flower industry; boozy homemade jams; the French love of food and butter; home grown herbal remedies; ethically sourced Award winning coffee; dispensing motherly wisdom with each bite to eat; and a baker with a passion for using premium ingredients.
Guests have also been able to chat directly to producers and growers at our Talk & Taste Tables, and sample or buy their produce.
It's easy to see why we are so passionate our local Coffs Coast food scene and the people who create it - we think you will be too!
Coffs Coast Fabulous French Long Lunch is on MAY 31 at 99 On Park restaurant in Coffs Harbour.
Enjoy a sparkling wine and canapés on arrival, a shared 2-course banquet of mains and dessert, and a glass of wine with your meal, while chatting with like-minded food lovers. Our event features two French food producers as guest speakers.
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