Tasting Australia by Train — Africola x Parwana

All journeys have a story. Those shared on this remarkable passage will explore connection and belonging, heritage and love. Tasting Australia returns to rail with members of the Ayubi family behind seminal Adelaide restaurant Parwana and Dungan Welgemoed from instant classic Africola. Be entranced. 

Step aboard The Ghan’s dining and bar carriages as they are coupled to The Overland for a 10-hour gastronomic adventure from Melbourne to Adelaide replete with curated experiences. Memorable food and beverages are certain, served amid the meditation of passing landscapes.  

Fatema Ayubi and her brother-in-law Sayed Ayaz Asna star at Parwana Afghan Kitchen in Torrensville, adored for its warm hospitality and traditional cuisine. The restaurant – favourite of neighbours and the New York Times alike – offers a bridge to history in a style still of the moment.  

Welgemoed, meanwhile, launched the city-centre Africola to immediate acclaim. It features the vibrant flavours of his South African homeland in seasonal menus made to be shared. Now, in a Tasting Australia exclusive, he’s taking it to the tracks. 

Journalist, wine writer and author Katie Spain will host the fun in her signature effervescent style. Enjoy a Parwana breakfast, followed by a masterclass led by sommelier Stacey-Lee Edwards set to feature wine from regions traversed during the journey.  

Settle in for a long lunch shaped by Welgemoed, finishing with afternoon cocktails from Fleurieu Peninsula distillery Never Never on approach to Adelaide.  

The timeless romance of train travel is reprised through this offering, one proudly shaped with the festival’s new presenting partner Journey Beyond – operator of Australia’s most iconic travel experience. 

INCLUSIONS –

• Food: breakfast, multiple course lunch, afternoon aperitivo snacks
• Beverages: glass of Bollinger on arrival, tea and coffee on arrival, plus all-inclusive premium beverages for the journey and paired wine with lunch
• Additional items: wine masterclass

MORE INFORMATION –

• Age 18+ event
• Caters to vegetarian coeliac dietary requirements*

*Important Notice: Kitchen and food preparation areas for Tasting Australia events are used to prepare a wide variety of food. While reasonable care is taken, we cannot guarantee that foods prepared for guests in connection with this event will be completely free of allergens. Similarly, cross-contamination may occur due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and in supplied ingredients and/or pre-packaged items. Our menus utilise regional produce at the height of its season and take months of careful planning. Some of the dishes featured will not be adaptable for particular dietary requirements and the menu may not be designed or executed by the visiting chefs. For any other requirements please contact the event organiser prior to purchasing.

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