Bundjalung Country Lands: Native Ingredients with a Modern Twist

Hi all,
Please join me for the First Nations dinning event at the 2026 MFWF.

(Note - ensure to read the RSVP rules to find out the cost per seat and how to secure your spot.)
It's a prepaid event, payment must be paid in full to reserve your spot, and it's not refundable if you cancel)

I purchased 4 tickets for the Mindy Woods x Residence event featuring Native Ingredients with a Modern Twist for Wednesday at 6:30pm, 25 March 2026.

Steps required to secure your seat to attend this event:
• Payment is required in order to purchase your seat (first in best dressed (ie first to pay, get the spot for this pre-purchased ticket event, updated at 20:30pm on Wednesday 18th Mar).

•Cost: $96.60/person for three-course menu, with drinks charged on consumption.

• Place your name on the waitlist. Payment is required within 48 hours after placing your name on the waitlist

•Once the payment of $96.60/person is received within the specified timeframe, I’ll move your name across to the going list. Cost includes card and booking fees.
•Don’t have my account details to transfer the payment - please send me a pm and will respond.
•It’s a prepaid event thus it is not refundable if you change your mind or cancel, but you can try to find and sell your ticket to any member in this group.

Time etiquette:
A strict 2-hour dining time has been allocated for us. Please arrive early or on time.

Bill/s:
Please settle your bill for drinks or and additional food with your event host or restaurant before leaving the event

Hope you can attend the annual native Australian food event at the 2026 MFWF.

Cheers,
LeAnn

Details of the event:
Join chef and proud Bundjalung woman Mindy Woods for an unforgettable culinary experience as she brings her signature native inspired cuisine from Karkalla on the Northern Rivers to Melbourne. Across four intimate dinners and one special long lunch, guests will enjoy a three-course menu that highlights native ingredients and traditional methods woven into a modern dining format. This collaboration celebrates culture, connection, and storytelling through food, set in the unique surrounds of Residence at The Potter.
In 2025 Mindy gained international recognition as the winner of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Champions of Change award. “Whether educating her social media followers about First Nations ingredients or proudly speaking on Bundjalung culture, Woods’ work all serves to revive and promote the Indigenous history that has been suppressed for generations,” reads her citation. “She hopes that by banging the drum for Bundjalung Country, she’ll elevate undervalued and underrepresented native foods across Australia, helping Aboriginal communities to benefit from a burgeoning native food industry.”
Mindy believes that food is at the heart of culture and that experiencing food is essential for understanding any culture. Food carries history, connection, and identity. Mindy's mission is to highlight and safeguard native Australian foods, emphasizing their profound relationship with Country, community, and culture.