Our food
From farm-fresh produce to mouth-watering dishes, A Taste of the Huon brings together the very best flavours from across our region.
Local growers, chefs, and producers showcase seasonal ingredients that celebrate our region’s rich food culture. Whether it’s a quick bite or a feast to share, there’s something to satisfy every appetite.
Culinary Kitchen makes comfort food from scratch, celebrating Huon Valley produce through house-made sauces, relishes and desserts. Their Berry Chilli Jam features local strawberries and blueberries, while their Apple & Pear Jalapeño Relish showcases the valley's orchard fruits. Signature cookie pies and ice cream sandwiches highlight Huon honey and berries in every delicious bite.
The Bakery @ Huntingfield is a local, family-run business that has been baking quality desserts, tarts and savoury favourites for over 30 years. They’re passionate about using local, quality ingredients wherever possible, creating classic baked treats that are a familiar favourite across Tasmania.
Stasberry is a vibrant, family-run pop-up inspired by a love of Tasmania, strawberries, and chocolate. Their signature treat features fresh Tasmanian strawberries sourced from local Huon Valley growers, generously coated in warm, melted Belgian-style chocolate. This season, they proudly use Anvers Chocolate made in Latrobe, Tasmania. Each serve celebrates local produce, creativity, and indulgent flavour.
TT Island is a Hobart-based food truck bringing authentic Taiwanese flavours to A Taste of the Huon. They create traditional Taiwanese dishes using fresh Tasmanian ingredients, celebrating the connection between two islands. Their Huon Valley Apple Cold Noodle highlights crisp apples and fresh veggies sourced directly from the Huon region - a refreshing dish perfect for summertime.
Kung Fu Canteen (Kung Fu Dumplings) serves handmade dumplings with fresh, punchy flavours. They’ve created a special dumpling for the festival featuring Huon Valley free-range pork, paired with complementary local ingredients such as apple or seasonal vegetables. Finished with their house-made dipping sauce, it’s a delicious way to let the region’s produce shine in every bite.
Waji Food is led by chef and founder Waji Spiby, with over 35 years creating innovative, high-quality contemporary cuisine. This year, they’re showcasing local scallops from The Channels Garth Seafood, served on the half shell with a Thai crust and finished with Waji’s palm sugar dressing—one of the delicious highlights on their menu this year.
Born and raised in the picturesque Huon Valley, ‘Zen Gelato's Rebecca only came to understand its true beauty after spending time living elsewhere. Coming home opened her eyes. With deep respect and gratitude, she now honours her privileged birthplace by showcasing the exquisite plant life that flourishes throughout this slice of paradise. ‘Zen Gelato celebrates the unique flavours of the Huon Valley, transforming locally grown botanicals and produce into artisan gelato that captures the essence of the region.
Pink Buns brings a vibrant fusion of Asian methods and Western techniques to A Taste of the Huon, transforming classic cuisine into modern culinary art. All their Bao Buns are lovingly handmade with natural phytochemicals and are free from artificial colours. This year, Pink Buns is proud to showcase their signature Huon Valley Lavender Bao Bun, highlighting the beautiful local lavender from our region.
Tassie Sweet and Savoury Stix is a Tasmanian-owned business passionate about using local produce. At A Taste of the Huon, they're serving their famous twisted potatoes with a new smaller kids’ size. This year, they're featuring gourmet seasoning choices from Channel-based Smoked Salts Tasmania, including Pepperberry, Lemon Pepper, Truffle and Garlic—a tasty treat for the whole family.
PavLovas serves handmade pavlovas topped with their own small-batch sauces and seasonal toppings, finished with fresh regional fruit including Cygnet strawberries and Huon Valley blueberries. Their pavlovas are made with Tasmanian free-range eggs and are gluten-free—a sweet crowd favourite.
Handcrafted in Tasmania, Canopy turns the best local ingredients into small-batch flavours that celebrate the seasons. This year, they're presenting two signature Huon Valley flavours: Blueberry & Lavender made with organic blueberries from Something from the Ground (Mountain River) and lavender from Campo de Flori (Glen Huon), and Apple Brandy infused with Willie Smith's Apple Brandy (Grove). Every element is rooted in the region - from hand-harvested lavender to artisanal spirits. More than dessert; they're a spoonful of the Huon Valley.
Chilean Cuisine Tassie brings the authentic flavours of Chile to Tasmania with their delicious handmade empanadas. This family of six crafts traditional pastries using fresh Tasmanian ingredients. From the classic Pino carne to vegetarian and vegan options, they offer something for every palate. This year, they're featuring cheese from The Bruny Island Cheese Co. in their signature beef and cheese empanadas, delivering a taste of South American culinary heritage with a local twist.
A local Huon business using local ingredients and staff to deliver an innovative experience for customers. Through their partnership with Spekle Park beef farm in North Huon, they showcase premium products using their specially designed smoked meat trailer. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available through support from Cygnet Garden Larder.
Strawberry Delight loves strawberries, especially from Cygnet, and makes them the star of their van. Who doesn't love a loaded cup of strawberries with Nutella, ice cream and cream, or strawberry sauce, sliced strawberries, ice cream and nacho waffles? They offer strawberry ice cream, strawberry loaded shakes made with Tasmanian milk, and of course their other ice cream flavours all topped with fresh strawberries.
Tasmanian Gourmet Seafoods is proud to showcase their premium wild-caught fish and lobster, landed at Dover, along with East Coast scallops and squid at A Taste of the Huon 2026. Their menu features award-winning fish and chips, as well as crowd favourites such as pepperberry squid and crunchy taste-size beer-battered lobster pops. Fresh, local seafood at its finest.
A family-based business from Kingston serving freshly cooked pancakes on-site with various sweet toppings. They source their strawberries from the Huon Valley and make their own homemade organic lemon curd, bringing quality local ingredients to every delicious stack.
Showcasing Cygnet mushrooms, Festival Tempura Mushrooms are always a hit with the young and old. Paired with their homemade sauces using local ingredients and battered in their secret recipe using Tasmanian flour, they pride themselves on being a Tasmanian business supporting Tasmanian businesses. Serving gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options, there is something for everyone.
Handcrafted in Tasmania with deep southern Italian roots, Chocolia create cookies and nut spreads inspired by tradition and local produce. Their Apple & Cinnamon Hearts are a cookie/pie filled with Huon Valley Apples. They are so soft and delightful that they melt in your mouth. You’ll also find Tasmanian influences shining through in their Apple & Custard Hearts, Blueberry Dream Cookies and Red Velvet & Raspberry Cookies. They take pride in showcasing the best of Tasmanian produce, including fresh apples and berries sourced from the beautiful Huon Valley.
A local favourite, Benny's Burger Bar creates mouth-watering burgers using the Huon Valley's finest local ingredients. Proudly partnering with regional producers, they showcase seasonal produce in every juicy burger and crispy fry - authentic local flavour on the go!
Bruny Island Oysters Tasmania has been serving freshly shucked oysters straight from the farm for over eight years. They pride themselves on freshness and quality, using as much locally sourced product as possible to make all their sauces, including micro greens from K and D Family Farm in Gardners Bay. Their mission is to showcase how amazing Bruny Island oysters are and celebrate the quality of locally grown produce. Come and taste the difference that fresh, local ingredients make.
Formosa Bites is a Taiwanese food stall from Marion Bay bringing authentic street food flavours to A Taste of the Huon. This year, they're celebrating the region's exceptional produce, featuring Willie Smith's organic apples, Southern Caps Mushroom's lion's mane, and Our Mates’ Farm organic pork. Try their famous charcoal-grilled Squidlipop, slow-cooked Spiced Pork Rice Bowl, or their aromatic Chilli Crisp Noodle Salad. With gluten-free and dairy-free options available, there's something delicious for everyone.
Storm Bay Donuts is a locally owned, Kingston-based business celebrating the best of southern Tasmania. They craft fresh, indulgent donuts using produce sourced from the Huon Valley and Kingborough region - including Huon Valley apples, locally made vegan chocolate, and a seasonal range inspired by Tasmanian gins and liqueurs from Cygnet. Every bite showcases local flavour, community and a little bit of fun.
The Ember Box is a cherished family-run wood-fired pizza van celebrating Tasmania’s bounty with premium local ingredients wherever available. For A Taste of the Huon this year, they’re serving a special Braised Lamb Pizza made with local lamb from Clifton Farm—a delicious festival bite, fresh from the wood-fired oven.