Eat, drink, learn and dance your way through our one day program of events to highlight scrumptious cuisines of The Marketplace.
On Sunday 18 April, the last day of the Easter school holidays, we’ll be celebrating the global flavours and diverse food cultures that make the western suburbs so special, and giving you the chance to meet the passionate chefs, makers and providores behind it all.
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TREE OF 1,000 PAPER CRANES
A selfie for good fortune. Take a photo of yourself in front of our thousand crane tree, upload to your Instagram account, tag @watergardens and show our Customer Service Desk for a free gift!
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SHANE & DORIS DELIA
Sunday 18 April
11:00am - 12:00pm
Television presenter, cookbook author and Maha restaurant chef-owner Shane Delia is appearing alongside his beloved mum Doris, to share secrets to two of his mum's home-style Maltese recipes. Inspired by Shane's time spent in the kitchen while growing up in the west, this look-and-learn masterclass will explore the importance of food and family, and the traditions we pass on.
Guests who register to attend will receive a goodie bag with Shane's latest cookbook Spice Journey valued at $60 and a $5 voucher to spend in The Marketplace. Tickets are $10 and limited to 35 people, so be sure to register fast by clicking below!
Bookings essential, secure your spot now!
Ticket Price: $10
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ELEPHONE WORKSHOPS
10:30am, 1:30pm & 3:00pm
Elephone will host 3 exclusive DIY workshops. For only $10 (normally $79) secure your place by visiting this link to book and take home your very own snack themed iPhone or Samsung phone cover decorated by you. Suitable for any one over the age of 12 years old. Adult supervision is required for any attending children.
Ticket Price: $10
THE BEARDED BAKERS
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Bearded Bakers bring a Middle East favourite to the streets with their pop-up bakery. An all-singing, all-dancing troop of bakers will bring the entrance of the Marketplace to life in the afternoon in a cultural celebration like no other.
Visitors who spend $10 in the Marketplace on the festival day will have a chance to receive a free take home Knafeh from The Bearded Bakers.
Terms & conditions apply, while stocks last.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
10:00am - 5:00pm
Being the last day of school holidays, we are inviting the little ones to join us in our pop-up play kitchen and have some fun learning how to make a delicious treat. Perfect for preschoolers. No bookings will be required however, numbers will be capped at each session which commences on the hour.
MORE FUN FOR THE KIDS
Bringing together world-class NICA circus performers to wow the kids and adults, alongside face painting for kids to explore their imaginations and enjoy the day.
CULTURAL PERFORMERS
10:00pm - 6:30pm
Bringing together the many cultures that make The Marketplace, we will host roaming cultural performances including:
12:30pm -3:30pm Chinese Dragon
10:00am - 12:00pm Oui Papa, Mediterranean band
1:00pm - 3:00pm Greek dancers
3:30pm - 6:30pm Middle Eastern drummers
DELICIOUS SAMPLES
Our food retailers are putting their best plates forward so you can sample an abundance of cuisines all in one place. Prepare your senses for a journey across the world through vibrant flavours and irresistible aromas.
10:00am - Lucia’s Euro Deli
11:00am - Cedar Bakery
11:00am - 8Bit
12:00pm - Cannoleria
12:00pm - Calavera
12:00pm - IRO Seafood
1:00pm - 300 Modern Greek
2:00pm - Old Man Pho
3:00pm - Angie’s Kitchen
4:00pm - Hero Sushi
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
Click here to view full list of one day only exclusive offers from our Marketplace stores!
The health and wellbeing of our entire community is something we take very seriously. CovidSafety applies to all events, click here to view our COVID Safe Event Registration.
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