Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey around Darwin’s diverse food culture every night in Festival Park. Meet some of Darwin’s favourites and enjoy the delicious food they’re creating just for you.
Experience the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asian-inspired cuisine at Bamboo Lounge, where Romal and Madhu’s authentic culinary artistry shines through in every bite. With roots in Nepal and a deep love for the warmth of Darwin’s people and produce, they create food with love, prepared with the freshest local ingredients.
Discover the heart and soul of Sri Lankan cuisine, where each dish is a tribute to Minoli’s family heritage. Using seasonal local produce, modern cooking techniques and balanced flavours, Ella by Minoli creates heavenly cuisine to activate your senses. Try their OG Sri Lankan curries – truly tantalising to the tastebuds!
Benjamin is back this Dry Season with his authentic Italian woodfired pizza, a Nightcliff foreshore favourite for many years. Catch him under the festoon lights in his iconic pizza-making pants and listen out for the Cucina sotto le stelle catchcry – the call of your pizza number echoing through the crowd.
Delight your senses with Christine’s Exotic Eats, a culinary journey into the heart of East African flavours. From handcrafted Kenyan samosas, to mahamri and aromatic pilau rice bowls, each dish is a celebration of healthy ingredients and vibrant flavours made with love.
Indulge in the soulful tastes of Thailand at Hugs Panim, where Nim and her daughters craft dishes brimming with love, flavour and freshness. You can’t go past crowd-favourites Pad Thai, paw paw salad, or try Nim’s Thai beef salad – it’ll melt in your mouth with a tangy spice hit.
August brings the perfect weather for Porkin’s paella and charcuterie plates in the Park! Back by popular demand for their second year, Ryan, Manfred and the team bring European flavour to Festival Park.
The team from Three Mum’s Kitchen are once again gracing Festival Park with their delicious Vietnamese food – including, in our opinion, one of the best noodle salads in the city. Using fresh, local ingredients from farms and markets around the Top End, this is authentic tasty food made with mum’s magic touch.
One of our longest standing food vendors Trampoline Gelato is back and we can’t wait for you to taste this year’s exclusive Darwin Festival flavour. With a minimum of 12 flavours on offer each night, Festival Park will be full of smiling faces. And that’s Trampoline owner John’s favourite part of his job!
Alessio’s irresistible Mr Minucci burgers made such a splash last year that they’re back at Festival Park. From beef to buffalo, vegetarian and seafood delights, they’re a fresh festival feast designed to satisfy every craving. Freshly made-to-order, satisfaction is guaranteed every time you visit.
