Autumnal Garden Party | Newcastle Food Month

Celebrate Newcastle Food Month in style at Customs House Hotel with the Autumnal Garden Party — a relaxed, premium daytime event celebrating local food, wine and spirits in one of Newcastle’s most iconic settings.

Taking over the Customs House forecourt on Saturday 11 April and Saturday 18 April 2026 (12–4pm), this garden party brings together live food stations, flowing drinks and a stacked entertainment line-up for a long lunch that rolls effortlessly into the afternoon — and beyond.

Event Details

Dates: Saturday 11 April 2026 & Saturday 18 April 2026
Time: 12pm–4pm
Location: Customs House Hotel, Newcastle

What’s Included

Enjoy a roaming, station-style experience with food and drinks served throughout the afternoon, complemented by live music and DJs setting the tone all day.

Food Highlights

• Live-prepared sashimi station by Customs House with Red Funnel
• Fresh oyster station with Red Funnel
• Seafood paella station by TINTA Belmont
• Dessert station by TINTA Belmont

Drinks Partners

• Wines with Usher Tinkler Wines
• Gins with Tanqueray

Entertainment Line-Up

Saturday 11 April
• 11:30am – Vinyl DJ
• 1:00pm – SODA
• 5:00pm – DJ

Saturday 18 April
• 11:30am – Vinyl DJ
• 1:00pm – Hot Potato Band
• 5:00pm – DJ

From laid-back vinyl selections through to high-energy live bands, the Autumnal Garden Party is designed to build beautifully throughout the day.