Savour the Flavour: A Foodie's Guide at Real Festival

It’s the ultimate foodie experience at Real Festival 2024: A food truck bonanza + special TikTok treats!

 If you’re heading to Real Festival for family fun, a romantic date night, or a get-together with friends, there’s something for everyone to satisfy their taste buds!

This year's Real Festival, Friday 20 & Saturday 21 September, features a drool-worthy lineup of food trucks and a pop-up Festival bar to wash down all that deliciousness! We’ve lined up some of Sydney's top food trucks, ready to serve up mouthwatering dishes, dreamy desserts, and comfort food that hits the spot every time.

It’s going to be a positively palate-pleasing experience you won’t want to miss!

Grab your notebook, ping the group chat, and here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

SAVOURY

Your favourites are back this year! Wholesome Emmy’s Gourmet Gozleme will be serving up fresh and authentic plates, Little Tokyo Japanese Eats will satisfy your karaage cravings, and Burger Head will continue to wow you with their delicious offerings, now joined by their new friends, Smoking Gringos - whose birria tacos are so popular, they sell out every day!

New to the Real Festival lineup are some exciting additions: The Gnocchi Way will be dishing out the ultimate soft pasta fix, while The Pharaoh BBQ brings their larger-than-life food truck to showcase the best in Sudanese cuisine.

Just around the corner, The Big Big Aloha from St Marys will serve Sydney’s BEST Hawaiian food- every bite is a tantalizing treat. And don’t miss Sri Dashkin Eats, offering rich South Indian cuisine with plenty of vegetarian options that pack a punch!

SWEET

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And guess what? Ice cream is definitely on the menu! Gelato Messina will be serving up classic Italian gelato, while Cold Rock Ice Creamery lets you create your own custom flavor - chocolate chips and popping candy, anyone?

Get ready for some seriously indulgent treats: OMG Decadent Donuts will be dishing out their award-winning delights, and Som Som Candy is bringing fairy floss like you’ve never seen before, with 15 sweet, whimsical characters to choose from.

TIKTOK TREATS

You may have seen them trending on your socials, but have you tasted these buzzworthy treats yet?

Now’s your chance! We’re thrilled to host some of the most entertaining and scrumptious vendors right here in Penrith.

Check out the lineup: Spudhole is bringing their massive following with their mouthwatering brisket - definitely a must-try! Chicken and kofta wraps from Sammy’s with flavourful dipping sauce to compliment your meal and don’t miss out on the viral London sensation, Chocolate on Tap - a cup filled with rich Belgian chocolate, topped with strawberries. What’s not to love?

And don’t forget our top pick: Sydney’s favorite acai dessert, Thirsty Monkey! Experience this delectable treat with all the toppings - sure to be a hit with everyone!

There’s so much MORE savoury food and sweet treats at Real Festival, we can’t list them all! But don’t worry - our Festival Bar has you covered with local beers and delightful cocktails, all while you enjoy stunning views of the Nepean River.

To see the full lineup and get some top tips on what to try, check out: Food and Drink at Real Festival

Don’t forget to tag us while you’re there: #realfestival

Thinking you should stay for both days of Real? Stay and play in Penrith! Check out all our accommodation options on offer, including hotels, holiday parks and self-contained apartments: Places to stay in Penrith.

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