Savouring the Tweed’s finest food

THE Savour the Tweed festival is celebrating the best of the region’s produce and producers for a second year from October 22 to 26.

Co-curated by Tweed-based chef and author Christine Manfield and food advocate Amy Colli, the popular festival features an expanded program of 35 events, including proud Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, Martin Boetz of Shortgrain, Frank Camorra of Movida, and author and television presenter Belinda Jeffrey.

The signature Girl Gang Chefs Collab event at Pipit showcases four dynamic female chefs and four local female producers in a mix of food, storytelling, and leadership in regional hospitality.

Raven Place Farm features Harvest & Handmade, a guided farm walk on the regenerative farm, followed by a Japanese gyoza-making session.

Murwillumbah Farmers Market will host the Tweed Tasting Trail, a self-guided event to open the festival, with local food tastings and live cooking demonstrations.

Golden Hour on the River highlights the Tweed River at sunset, with Tweed Eco Cruises with fresh, local mud crab banh mi rolls, bush-flavour-inspired ice cream, local artisan cheeses, and a live acoustic performance by Goodjinburra musician Birren Slabb.

Tweed River House in Murwillumbah will host Spring Tides & Terroir Long Lunch, Tropical Fruit World presents open-air fire feast Fire & Forage, and Husk’s Barrel House for Rum Parlour features a three-course menu by Jason Saxby of Raes at Wategos.

Caldera Celebrations at Plantation House is the grand finale with a family-friendly Sunday session led by local chef David Moyle of Farm & Co.

Walking Together, with Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods and festival curator Christine Manfield, blends First Nations and Indian food cultures, featuring native ingredients, song, dance, and storytelling.

General manager of The Tweed Tourism Co., Sally Scott, said the food festival was all about connections.

“It’s connections between farmers and chefs, First Nations storytellers, and passionate producers over carefully prepared menus,” Scott said.

“We believe this festival has been a success because magic happens when fresh produce is paired with culinary expertise for dynamic collaborations that fuse flavour and storytelling.

“This year we’re looking forward to another boutique celebration of the remarkable culinary talent across our vibrant region.”

To view the full program, visit savourthetweed.com.au