Is there wheelchair or accessible access to NSW Parliament House?

For people who use wheelchairs or with mobility disabilities there is ramp access from the Macquarie Street entrance to Level 6 and a lift from there to Level 7. For more information visit: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/about/Pages/accessibility-and-inclusion.aspx

Is there security screening at NSW Parliament House?

All visitors enter Parliament from Macquarie Street via a security screening station similar to those seen at an airport. For more information visit: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/visit/Pages/planning-a-visit.aspx

Where is the event? Can I sit with my friends?

The event will be hosted in Strangers’ Function Room with group tables. Bookings of less than eight may share a table. We recommend you order your tickets under one booking to sit together.

Where will I sit? Is there reserved seating?

Tables are allocated, so there’s no need to rush. You will have a reserved spot waiting for you. We’ll let you know your table when you check in. Please sit at your allocated table to help us serve everyone appropriately.

Filming and photography in progress

You are free to take photos of your group’s time while at this unique experience. We hope you have a great time! Please be aware, the Parliament of NSW will be filming and photographing the event for promotional and archival purposes.

Sharing stories, sharing Country: a Native Food Experience Tickets, Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Overview

Created in collaboration with Executive Chef Vanessa Harcourt, this three-course experience brings together cuisine, culture and community.

The Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Engagement Team is proud to present a Native Food Experience on Thursday 12 February.

Created in collaboration with Executive Chef Vanessa Harcourt and set within Strangers’ Restaurant overlooking the Domain, this special evening brings together cuisine, culture and community through a three-course journey that shares the knowledge and traditions of the world’s oldest continuous culture.

Every dish is presented as a story on the plate, weaving flavour with meaning, and many of the ingredients are sourced from Parliament’s own rooftop native food garden.

Guests will begin their meal with an entrée inspired by the Bundjalung Nation from northern coastal NSW – the traditional mob of Legislative Council Officer John Ferguson – celebrating a region renowned for its abundant hunting and fishing grounds.

The main course brings flavours influenced by Wiradjuri man and Aboriginal Engagement Team member Damon Goolagong. Known as ‘the land of the three rivers,’ Wiradjuri Country spans a vast area of central NSW, where skilled hunter-fisher-gatherers feasted on yabbies, fish, kangaroo and foods gathered from the land, including fruits, nuts, yam daisies and wattle seeds.

To finish, a dessert shaped by Joe Stewart’s Quandamooka mob reflects the waters and coastal beauty of the northern NSW border, where Pandanus trees, berries and honey are prized.

Former ABC radio presenter Simon Marnie will host the evening, guiding a conversation that brings to life the inspiration behind the menu, the cultural significance of indigenous foods and the shared journey towards reconciliation.

If you have any questions regarding the menu or dining experience, please contact us at (02) 9230 3444. Please see the allergen disclaimer here.