Parramatta Lanes 2016

Overview

Blossoming foodie fest Parramatta Lanes has announced their heaving 2016 lineup and, like a rich, cheesy arancini sent from the heavens, it's stuffed full of the best, brightest and most filling industry folks. You might want to start fasting now because it's a total smorgasbord.

The festival — which won Best Community Event at this year's Australian Event Awards — will take place across ten of Parramatta's inner city laneways and squares. Headlining the festival are the team behind Efendy in Balmain, including head chef Somer Sivrioglu, who'll be serving up contemporary Turkish fare. Neil Perry's Burger Project has burger lovers covered with his broad menu of burgs, while Surry Hills hip hop/sneaker fiends Butter will be offering up their particularly beloved brand of fried chicken (it's unclear at this stage whether sneakers will also be on the menu).

Brew-wise, you'll find gin wizards and cocktail artists Archie Rose shaking up some crisp bevs, and Young Henrys will be serving their famous craft beers. For dessert? KOI Dessert Bar, the project of Masterchef alum Reynold Poernomo, will be whipping up his treat/work of art creations. Also on board are local favourites Courtney's Brasserie, The Emporium, Temesek Knafeh, Adora Handmade Chocolates, StroopBros, N2 Gelato, KayterCon and Paper Street Ice Cream. And there will (of course) be a food truck food court because no festival is complete without one.

One of their signature events is the Dine Bright in the Park dinner, which will see 100 diners eat under the stars on Thursday, October 13 in support of migrant training social enterprise Bright Hospitality. Dinner will be catered by Efendy and Rockpool (among others) and drinks will come from the legends at Archie Rose and Urban Winery. Tickets to this one are $120, but you might have to get in quick to nab one. Otherwise, you can try your hand at winning some below.