FOOD & DRINK | Jervis Bay Weekend

Slices of golden, crispy sourdough toasties with melted cheese served at a local Shoalhaven bakery.

Road Tripper’s Guide to the Region’s Ultimate Gourmet Toasties

Follow our food editor's road trip across the South Coast to find the ultimate gourmet toasties and professional crispy-crust tips.

Deep South is an event at Merry Street restaurant in Kioloa featuring soul foood flavours.

These Collaborations are Delivering Unexpected Flavours This Autumn Celebration

Taste unexpected flavor pairings and unique regional collaborations at three upcoming dining events hosted by local food network experts in the Autumn Celebration of Food.

The Sheds is a collective of the most innovative producers in the industrial estate in Woollamia, on the outskirts of Huskisson.

Inside The Sheds: An Exclusive First Tour of Woollamia’s Maker Precinct

For the first time, the innovators of Woollamia are pulling back their roller doors to show you the science and soul of Jervis Bay production. This isn't just a factory walk-through; it is an invitation into the laboratories, kitchens, and breweries where the region's most exciting flavours are being engineered. Join us for a rare glimpse into the technology and tradition shaping our local food scene. Find out how to join this exciting full-day event on Friday 12 June.

Long table dining at The Gunyah Restaurant at Paperbark Camp in Woollamia Jervis Bay

Where to Eat During the Autumn Celebration of Food

Enjoy mid-week specials, oyster farm tours, and a grand Indian feast as the Shoalhaven Food Network celebrates local food culture.

Students learn the ropes of hospitality in the Gaining Through Training Program with the Shoalhaven Food Network.

Igniting Passion for Hospitality in Our Next Gen at Sandbar Restaurant

Buy your ticket to support local students who take the reins at Huskisson's Sandbar Restaurant on Thursday 7 May to practise their skills in a professional kitchen.

Chef Justine Whitney prepares the seasonal table for a Carramar Kitchen cooking class in Cambewarra.

Celebrating Every Kind of Mum with Coastal Style

UPDATE FRIDAY 8 MAY: Make her day spectacular with our local guide to dining, creative workshops, and coastal adventures across the Shoalhaven on Sunday 10 May.

Shared Asian-fusion feast at Gwylo Mollymook with hands reaching for Babi Guling and prawn dumplings.

Your Local Guide to Easter Feasting Around Jervis Bay

From fresh Jervis Bay mussels to Tuscan lamb in Huskisson and Mollymook spice, here is how to feast this Easter long weekend - dining out or dining in.

Long dining table set for the Autumn Celebration of Food at Willinga Park.

Harvest Your Tickets to the 2026 Autumn Celebration of Food

The annual foodie-fest, Autumn Celebration of Food is back with a delicious seven-week program starting this May. From Sardinian long lunches at Willinga Park to behind-the-scenes tasting tours in Woollamia, we’ve rounded up the best tickets on sale now to help you savour the very best of our local backyard, thanks to the Shoalhaven Food Network.

Five char-grilled tandoori tiger prawns with yogurt sauce and fresh lemon at Bud’s Tavern. Photo Narrell Tabone

Peeling Perfection: Where to Find the Best Prawns in the Bay Right Now

Grab your napkins. From the cult-favourite prawn rolls at the Husky Pub to tandoori-spiced tigers at Bud’s Tavern, Hospitality Editor Narrell Tabone shares her delicious insider guide to the South Coast prawn season.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day and Irish culture at Jervis Bay Brewing Co in Woollamia, Jervis Bay.

Sláinte! Celebrate St Patrick’s Day the Jervis Bay Way

Dust off your best green outfit! Jervis Bay is turning emerald this weekend with brand-new Irish stouts, traditional slow sessions, and a menu full of comfort classics like lamb stew and soda bread