SOME THINGS ARE WORTH
SITTING DOWN FOR.
Tasmania has a food and drink culture worth getting to know. Taste Experiences invite you to discover a little more about the people, produce and ideas that bring it all to life. Take part in guided tastings and masterclasses, have intimate conversations with local producers, and treat yourself to private VIP sessions away from the festival crowds.
Whether you're keen to get hands-on, broaden your palate, or connect with our island's culture, community and produce, Taste Experiences invite you to go a little deeper.
The Kitchen Table
Pull up a seat and get to know the people behind Tasmania’s food and drinks scene, thanks to IGA Tasmania and E&S.
Across all eight days, The Kitchen Table brings together local chefs, makers, farmers and fishers for tastings, talks and cooking demos exploring the produce, craft and ideas shaping what’s in our glasses and on our plates.
Open daily from 1pm to 8pm. Some sessions are ticketed, while others are open to walk-ins, so you can plan ahead or simply wander in and take a seat.
The Tasman Yacht Club
Settle in for a summer session from the comfort of The Tasman Yacht Club, with premium table service, a curated drinks selection and some of the best seats on the waterfront. Give yourself a little breathing room from the crowds, and plenty of time to lounge while we bring everything to you.
Open from midday to late daily. Closed for NYE Party.
7K Raspberry Room
Join the 7K Distillery team in The Raspberry Room for a guided tasting through some of their best-loved spirits, and a little education on botanicals, garnishes and what actually makes a good pairing.
Taste your way through a hosted gin paddle, hear the stories behind the distillery and learn a thing or two about getting the balance right, all from a rather comfortable spot overlooking the Main Stage.
There’s three ticket options: daily day time 30-minute Tasting Sessions, an 5-hour seated evening experience, and perch up in the best seats of the main stage for the NYE Party.