Group Meet The Makers: Australian Food Tour

Activity details

An exclusive Sydney half-day food tour that takes you behind the scenes to meet the trailblazing producers putting Australian ingredients on the global stage. Wander through the Sydney Fish Market, step inside a boutique distillery, visit family-run coffee roasters, and meet local chocolatiers. Hear their stories, discover their craft, and taste it all, with private transport included. Don’t fly thousands of miles only to miss the true taste of Australia.

What’s included

Private Guided Lunch featuring authentic native Australian cuisine

Behind-the-Scenes Producer Access & Masterclass (not available to the public)

Fish Market Tour with curated tastings

Distillery Experience including craft cocktails and a guided tasting

Artisanal Coffee Workshop with tasting session

Local Expert-Led Exploration of Sydney’s hidden villages

Private Car Transfers through charming, lesser-known suburbs

Complimentary Water & Refreshments throughout

What’s not included

Additional purchases

Itinerary

Stop 1 – Native Spirits & Cocktails

Enjoy a guided tasting of Australian rum and cocktails infused with native botanicals while learning from the makers themselves.

Stop 2 – Private Dining with The Australian Food Guy team:

An intimate, sit-down tasting experience in a private venue, where you’ll eat, learn, and connect over real Australian food and stories from the land.

Stop 3 – Artisan Coffee & Chocolate Workshop

Meet roasters and chocolatiers in their working studios. Discover the craft of coffee and chocolate making.

Stop 4 – Sydney Fish Market:

Hear the stories behind Australia’s premium seafood and taste fresh oysters topped with native bush tucker flavours.

Meeting Point

Information Hub. Sydney Fish Market, 1 Bridge Road, Glebe.

The information hub is located on the southeast corner of the building (closest to the old fish market) on the side of the facility facing Bridge Rd. Underneath Get Sashimi

Highlights

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Sydney’s hidden villages and local producers

• Hands-on coffee, rum, and native ingredient workshops

• Visit iconic spots like Sydney Fish Market and boutique distilleries

• Meet passionate makers behind native-led flavours

• Private dining experience with The Australian Food Guy team

• Small-group tours with passionate local guide

• Go beyond the tourist trail to visit hidden villages in Sydney

Additional information

Check-in details

Please read before your tour

Pick-up Location

We offer complimentary pick-up from Central Sydney. Your exact pick-up location will be confirmed in your booking email.

Arrival Time

Guests must be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Our tours run on a tight schedule with timed access at the Sydney Fish Market, roastery, and distillery, so we depart promptly.

How to Identify Your Guide

Your guide will contact you via email on the morning of the tour and will arrive in a clearly marked vehicle operated by The Australian Food Guy team.

Late Arrivals

To ensure exclusive access at each venue, we cannot delay departure for late guests. If you miss pick-up, you may join the tour at the next stop at your own cost.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes

Weather-appropriate clothing (tours run rain or shine)

A small bag for personal items

Appetite and curiosity

Accessibility Notes

The experience includes walking through markets and workshops.

FAQs

1. How long is the tour?

The Flagship Experience runs for 4 hours including transport, tastings, workshops, and the private dining finale.

2. Do I need to arrive early?

Yes — please be ready 10 minutes before pick-up. This ensures we stay on schedule for the producers and workshop times.

3. What’s included in the price?

Everything except personal purchases.

You get:

All tastings (seafood, coffee, chocolate, rum, cocktails)

Hands-on workshop at the roastery

Exclusive distillery experience

Private dining lunch

Return transfers

Expert local guide

Water & light refreshments

4. Is this tour suitable for dietary requirements?

We can accommodate most dietary needs with notice.

Please advise upon booking:

Gluten-free

Dairy-free

Vegetarian

Shellfish allergies

Some native ingredients may contain botanicals; we adjust wherever possible.

5. How big are the groups?

Group Tour: up to 10 guests

Private Tour: up to 4 guests (set price)

We specialise in intimate, small-group experiences.

6. Is the tour child-friendly?

The experience is best suited to adults due to tasting workshops and distillery components.

Teenagers 12+ may join with prior approval.

Alcoholic tastings are only for guests 18+.

7. What should I wear?

Casual, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

You’ll be walking through markets and production spaces.

8. What happens if it rains?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. All venues are indoors or covered, and we provide umbrellas if needed.

9. Can I drink alcohol if I’m not the one driving?

Yes — we provide return transfers so you can enjoy the full tasting experience safely.

10. Where does the tour end?

You’ll be dropped back at your hotel or a central Sydney location of your choice.

11. Can I take photos and videos?

Absolutely. Our producers love sharing their craft.

Some behind-the-scenes areas may have restrictions — your guide will advise on the day.

12. Is tipping expected?

Tipping is never required but always appreciated if you feel your guide went above and beyond.

13. Do tours ever sell out?

Yes — especially over weekends and cruise season.

We recommend booking early to secure your preferred date.