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Food tours in Western Australia

Western Australia Food Tours Guide 2026

The culinary side of Western Australia — which food experiences are worth booking and which to do yourself.

Western Australia has 6+ food tours and culinary experiences covered in this guide, led by Eat & Drink Perth — Northbridge Food Tour, Fremantle Food Trail and Margaret River Gourmet Escape. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Western Australia is Australia's largest state, covering more than one-third of the continent and offering an extraordinary range of landscapes from pristine coral reefs and red outback deserts to verdant wine regions and cosmopolitan coastal cities. Home to Perth, one of the world's most isolated yet vibrant capital cities, Western Australia rewards adventurous travellers with World Heritage sites, unique wildlife, and some of the planet's most spectacular natural wonders.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Western Australia through its food.

Walking Food Tour

Eat & Drink Perth — Northbridge Food Tour

3-3.5 hours

A guided walking food tour through Northbridge, Perth's most culturally diverse dining precinct. The tour visits 5-7 restaurants and food producers including Perth's Chinatown for yum cha, Japanese noodle bars, Middle Eastern bakeries, Italian delis, and WA-focused wine bars. Tour guides are passionate local food identities with deep knowledge of the Perth food scene.

Includes: Northbridge Chinatown yum cha · WA olive oil and cheese tastings · Craft beer stop at a local brewery · Perth wine bar with WA wine education

Self-guided / Guided Food Walk

Fremantle Food Trail

2-4 hours

A self-guided food and culture trail through Fremantle's diverse eating landscape — starting at the Fremantle Markets for fresh produce, WA honey, and artisan products, moving to Fishing Boat Harbour for fresh WA rock lobster and fish and chips, through South Terrace's pub and cafe strip, and finishing with craft beer at Little Creatures Brewery on the harbour. A Fremantle Visitor Centre trail map is available free.

Includes: Fremantle Markets fresh produce and deli stalls · WA rock lobster at Fishing Boat Harbour · Little Creatures Brewery tasting · E Shed Victoria Quay food trucks (weekends) · South Terrace cafe and bar strip

Food and Wine Festival

Margaret River Gourmet Escape

4-day festival

Australia's premier food and wine festival, held in Margaret River each November and drawing globally celebrated chefs (past participants include Ferran Adrià, René Redzepi, Nigella Lawson, David Thompson) alongside WA's best winemakers. Events span winery beach parties, masterclasses, long winery lunches, chef's tables, and the flagship Gourmet Village in Xanadu vineyard. One of the world's great food festivals.

Includes: Global celebrity chef masterclasses · Long winery lunches at Leeuwin Estate and Vasse Felix · Beachside food festival in Prevelly · WA winemaker sessions · Cooking demonstrations

Guided Winery Tour

Margaret River Winery Food & Wine Tour

Full day (8-9 hours)

Full-day guided winery tours departing from Perth, Busselton, or Margaret River town to visit 3-4 premium wineries with matched food and wine tasting. Tours typically visit a range of winery restaurant experiences including the Leeuwin Estate Restaurant, Vasse Felix cellar door and restaurant, Cullen Wines biodynamic cellar door, and a Margaret River olive oil or chocolate producer. A designated driver and expert wine guide included.

Includes: 3-4 winery visits with matched food and wine · Expert sommelier guide · Leeuwin Estate or Vasse Felix restaurant lunch · WA food producer visits (cheese, chocolate, olive oil) · Return transport from Perth

Guided Day Tour

Swan Valley Food and Wine Tour

5-6 hours

A half-day or full-day food and wine tour through the Swan Valley — WA's oldest wine region just 25km from Perth CBD. The Swan Valley has over 40 wineries, breweries, distilleries, and artisan food producers including Sandalford Wines, Houghton Winery, Whistler Chocolates, the Cheese Barrel, and the famous Fresh Provisions gourmet deli. Excellent value and convenience for a day trip from Perth.

Includes: Sandalford or Houghton Wines cellar door visits · Cheese Barrel artisan cheese tasting · WA chocolate factory visit · Gourmet lunch at a Swan Valley restaurant · Olive, honey, and condiment producers

Seasonal Degustation Dinner

WA Truffle Season Dinner Experience

4-5 hours (dinner)

WA produces world-class black Périgord truffles from the Manjimup region every winter (June-August), and this season transforms WA's best restaurants into truffle destinations. Several Margaret River and Perth restaurants offer exclusive truffle degustation dinners pairing freshly harvested WA truffles with local wines and WA produce during the 8-10 week truffle season.

Includes: Fresh WA black truffle shaved tableside · 5-7 course truffle degustation menu · WA wine pairing · Option to visit Manjimup truffle farm for harvest · Seasonal menus at Fraser's (Perth), Wildflower (Perth), Vasse Felix (Margaret River)

Cooking classes

Take a piece of Western Australia home with you.

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The Cooking Professor

WA's most respected cooking school, run by experienced chefs in a purpose-built teaching kitchen. Classes cover a wide range of cuisines including WA seafood preparation, Asian cooking, Italian pasta and bread, pastry masterclasses, and seasonal WA produce cooking. Classes are hands-on with a maximum of 12 students and end with a shared meal of the dishes prepared.

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Dish Cooking School

A popular Perth CBD cooking school offering hands-on classes in a demonstration kitchen format. Popular courses include WA seafood and Asian street food. Corporate cooking events and private group bookings are a speciality. Smaller class sizes than many cooking schools provide a more personal experience.

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Fremantle Cooking Classes

Various cooking class experiences offered in Fremantle, often in conjunction with the Fremantle Markets and local producers. Includes sourdough bread baking, fermentation workshops, pasta making, and WA seafood cookery. Check the Fremantle Visitor Centre for current offerings from local chefs.

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

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Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.