Western Australia is home to ingredients in a class of their own. To celebrate the incredible produce on offer, select venues will be plating up WA-inspired dishes throughout June 2025.
Now in its seventh year, Plating Up WA is an initiative of the WA Government’s Buy West Eat Best program. The campaign highlights WA’s world-class food and beverage offerings and invites food lovers to experience them on a plate, from casual cafés and bustling pubs to fine-dining restaurants, wineries, and everything in between.
Winter means an abundance of delicious new season produce, just waiting to be accompanied by warming beverages and enjoyed with dishes rich in flavour and freshness.
Over 30 days, participating venues will dish up unique menu items created using the freshest ingredients grown, farmed, fished, and produced in Western Australia. Dishes cover all the bases from breakfast to dessert, bar bites to grazing boards – there’s something to suit every palate and budget.
Melissa Worthington, Program Manager for Buy West Eat Best, says the team is proud to continue the momentum of this beloved campaign: “We’re thrilled to bring Plating Up WA back for its seventh year. The campaign has supported more than 250 venues since it kicked off in 2018 and continues to connect our talented chefs with a huge range of incredible local producers. Many of the ingredients showcased this year come directly from our Buy West Eat Best ingredient register or shopping list for chefs, so it’s a truly collaborative effort between paddock, dock, plate and community.”
At the heart of the campaign is the commitment to support WA’s food, beverage, hospitality, and tourism sectors during the traditionally quieter winter months – a time when a boost is most welcome.
Chef liaison Scott Bridger, chef and co-owner of Fremantle’s Bib & Tucker restaurant, is proud to be part of the team delivering the campaign: “It’s an honour to support WA chefs,” said Scott. “We’re lucky to work with such passionate producers and sustainable ingredients from our pristine oceans to our lush pastures. I’m excited to help bring WA produce to life for diners this winter while supporting the people who make it all possible.”
Whether you’re visiting WA or coming home, look out for participating restaurants and venues showcasing their hero Plating Up WA dish.
Take part by booking your table and choosing something local from the range of menus on offer. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply love a good meal made with local love, this is your chance to explore and support Western Australian talent on the plate.
Visit platingupwa.com to book your table or peruse the venues you need to check out during your time in Western Australia.
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