Families, foodies, friends and celebrity chefs are set to descend on Bankstown to mark the 20^th anniversary of an iconic food festival which has grown to become one of Sydney’s most popular multicultural culinary celebrations.

Since 2005, Bankstown Bites has showcased the best cuisines from around the world and this year the much-loved event is returning with its biggest ever line-up on Saturday 26 July from 10am-4pm at Olympic Parade and Griffith Park.

Celebrity chefs Karima Hazim and Big Sam Young will join festivalgoers for cooking shows and a ticketed masterclass, with the pair also set to battle it out in a special potato bake off. 

Delicious Indian, Middle Eastern and South American Barbecue dishes will be brought to life during FREE cooking school demonstrations on the main stage sponsored by Western Union. 

More than 30 food stallholders will be cooking on the day, tempting tastebuds and showcasing the best dishes from across the world.

City of Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the festival was an opportunity to taste the world in one day. 

“Bankstown Bites gets bigger and better every year,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“There’s something for everyone and we look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to celebrate our love of food, culture and community.”

For the kids, cooking, craft and comedy are among a range of FREE activities sure to entertain while every member of the family will be captivated by drum dancers, parades and live music from artists including festival MC reality television star Arrnott Olssen.

Anyone eager to sample the best local restaurants can also book tickets for one of 20 food tours which will take place in Bankstown on the day of the festival, or in Belmore and Chester Hill in the weeks before the festival.

On the night before the festival (Friday 25 July) a new spin-off sneak peak exhibition event will be held for the first time at Bankstown Arts Centre.

For further details and relevant booking information visit: wih.city/BankstownBites 

Festival partners

The festival is proudly sponsored by:

• Western Union
• Bankstown Sports
• Sydney Water
• Sydney Metro

Event supporters:

• Bossman Experiences
• ABC Radio Sydney
• Connect FM 100.9

Bankstown Bites is a plastic-free event. Sydney Water bottle refill stations will be provided.

How to get there

Public transport is recommended.

The closest railway is Bankstown Station (450 metres) and Southwest Link buses will run regularly between Sydenham and Bankstown stations.

Limited on-street and off-street parking is available within walking distance.