- Plating Up WA celebrates seasonal produce and hospitality venues throughout June
- 45 venues will participate in the month-long campaign
- Each venue will feature a Hero Dish showcasing WA winter ingredients
Diners across the State are encouraged to embrace the winter chill and get out and about to taste Western Australia's finest food and drink this June.
Plating Up WA is an annual month-long celebration, championing WA producers, winter ingredients and local venues.
Forty-five venues - from casual cafs and bustling pubs to fine-dining restaurants, wineries, and everything in between - will take part in the campaign this year.
Participating venues will feature a Hero Dish created using the freshest seasonal ingredients from throughout the State.
Diners can look forward to hearty slow-roasted winter vegetables, fresh seafood and locally curated meats.
New season apples, pumpkin and persimmons star in several dishes on offer this year, paired with artisan honey and local walnuts.
Plating Up WA is part of the Buy West Eat Best program, assisting local food and drink producers to promote their products to Western Australian consumers, business and industry.
The Cook Government contributes $1.1 million annually, through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, to support the Buy West Eat Best program.
More details about Plating Up WA venues, dishes and how to book are available online at www.platingupwa.com .
As stated by Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"Plating Up WA is an opportunity to get behind our fantastic local producers, cafs, restaurants and hospitality venues.
"There's something to suit every palate and budget - from breakfast to dessert, and bar bites to grazing boards.
"Best of all, these venues are serving up Hero Dishes that are created with ingredients grown, farmed, fished and produced in WA.
"The Cook Government is proud to support our local food and beverage sector so more WA products made from WA produce will be made here in WA and served on plates across the State."
