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Buying produce at Schofields Orchards in Windsor. Image James Pipino
Produce sold at Wollondilly Farmgate. Image Tourism Wollongdilly

Saturday food market

Join the crowds who love good street food at Saturday's Eveleigh Farmers Markets. The highlight has to be Kylie Kwong's delicious breakfast pancakes with eggs and pickled veg but you'll find plenty of other fresh organic produce as well.

Shopping for gourmet produce in Sydney

The Rocks markets. Image James Pipino

Have fun discovering your inner foodie in Sydney. Make sure you head to a local farmers market, provedore, organic grocer or authentic deli to enjoy an incredible selection of fresh, seasonal produce.

Farmers markets in Sydney can be found at Frenchs Forest, Leichhardt, Marrickville, Pyrmont, Redfern and EQ in the eastern suburbs. They’re the perfect place to enjoy produce sourced from local suppliers and many are organic. Wander through the Rocks Foodies Market on Fridays from 10am to 4pm; the Sydney Morning Herald Grower’s Market is held on the first Saturday of each month in Pyrmont.

In the eastern suburbs, the EQ Village Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday, while Eveleigh Artisan Markets in Redfern on Saturday mornings have delicious breakfasts, flowers and fruit and vegetables direct from the growers.

The huge Sydney Growers Market at Homebush is well worth a visit. 394 growers within the Sydney basin travel here daily to sell their produce. The mix of fruit and vegetables traded reflects Sydney’s multicultural diversity - in the 1950s, 60s and 70s a distinct European flavour was evident. Now Asian and Middle-Eastern growers offer an array of different Asian vegetables and exotic fruits.

If you can’t get to the markets, you’ll still be able to find the best of the best in the David Jones food hall on Market Street, or at Quarter Twenty-One in Westfield Sydney. Looking for the most authentic Italian ingredients? Fratelli Fresh at Waterloo and Walsh Bay serves up delicious homestyle food as well as being an incredible Italian providore.


 

The Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail

Fruit picking at Schofield's orchards, Windsor. Image James Pipino

Did you know that you can taste some of NSW's best produce just an hour's drive from the centre of Sydney? Tailor your own itinerary or join a tour, and discover the Hawkesbury Harvest Trail. Taste farm-fresh apples, blueberries, figs and strawberries, sample fine wines, choose the perfect Christmas tree, and meet local artisans, cheesemakers, beekeepers and more.

Picnic on the harbour

Looking for a way to combine eating and sightseeing in Sydney? Pack a picnic with fresh burritos, sushi and sashimi, or cheese and sourdough, and  catch a ferry to one of Sydney’s harbour islands where you'll be able to do both in style!

Picnic at Mrs Macquarie's Chair overlooking the harbour. Image Pierre Toussaint

Sydney Fish Market

The best place to find sweet juicy seafood is at the Sydney Fish Market at Pyrmont. The largest seafood market in the southern hemisphere is also the perfect place to learn how to cook seafood at the Sydney Fish Market Cooking School where a wide range of classes is offered for all skill levels.

Buying fresh seafood at the Sydney Fish Market. Image supplied by Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd

The Rocks Markets

Wander through The Rocks area on Fridays and you’ll be able to enjoy great street food from lamb kebabs and paella, to Turkish gozleme and BBQ trout and couscous wraps. The historic laneways of the Rocks are busy with musicians, food stalls and outdoor dining.

The Rocks markets. Image James Pipino

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