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Refettorio OzHarvest, 481 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Date: 10 June – 7pm – 9.30pm
Location: Refettorio OzHarvest, 481 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Price: From $120.00* – Buy Tickets
Our Shared Future: Lauren Eldridge at Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney
Experience an unforgettable evening of purpose-driven dining as acclaimed pastry chef Lauren Eldridge joins forces with OzHarvest for a special one-night-only dinner as part of the Our Shared Future series during Vivid Sydney 2026.
Held at the inspiring Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney in Surry Hills, this exclusive culinary event showcases the extraordinary potential of rescued ingredients through a beautifully curated four-course dining experience created using up to 95% rescued NSW produce.
Event Details
- Event: Our Shared Future: Lauren Eldridge
- Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
- Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
- Venue: Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney
- Address: 481 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
- Tickets: From $120*
A Celebration of Sustainability, Creativity & Social Impact
Awarded 2026 Chef of the Year by the SMH Good Food Guide, Lauren Eldridge has become one of Australia’s most exciting culinary talents. As Head Pastry Chef at Paisano and Daughters, Eldridge is celebrated for her visually striking desserts, refined techniques and innovative use of seasonal Australian produce.
For this special collaboration, Eldridge joins the Refettorio OzHarvest kitchen team to create a unique menu that transforms rescued ingredients into exceptional fine dining dishes. The four-course experience will feature:
- Two signature courses created by Lauren Eldridge
- Two collaborative dishes developed by OzHarvest chefs
- Ingredients sourced from rescued, surplus NSW produce
- A menu focused on sustainability, creativity and reducing food waste
More Than a Dinner
Our Shared Future is more than an exclusive dining experience — it is a powerful initiative focused on sustainability, education and social change.
Throughout the series, students from OzHarvest Nourish work alongside leading chefs, gaining practical hospitality experience in:
- Menu development
- Food preparation
- Kitchen operations
- Service and event delivery
The program empowers young people through training and mentorship while helping address food insecurity and food waste across the community.
The Our Shared Future Dinner Series
As part of Vivid Sydney 2026, the Our Shared Future series brings together some of New South Wales’ most celebrated chefs for a collection of exclusive one-night-only collaborations at Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney.
Featured chefs across the series include:
- Junda Khoo – Ho Jiak
- Jade Gilmour
- Racha Abou Alchamat – Racha’s Syrian Kitchen
- Remy Davis – Bessie’s Restaurant & Alma’s Bar
- Khanh Nguyen – King Clarence
- Jean Paul El Tom – Baba’s Place & Corner 75
Dining With Purpose During Vivid Sydney
Located in the heart of Surry Hills, Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is internationally recognised for its mission to transform rescued food into nourishing meals while creating meaningful social impact.
This intimate Vivid Sydney dining experience offers guests the chance to enjoy world-class cuisine while directly supporting OzHarvest’s ongoing work toward a future where:
- Food waste is dramatically reduced
- No one goes hungry
- Young people are empowered through hospitality training
- Sustainability and community remain at the centre of dining culture
Combining exceptional food, inspiring collaboration and a strong social mission, Our Shared Future: Lauren Eldridge promises to be one of Vivid Sydney 2026’s most meaningful culinary experiences.
Other Refettorio Ozharvest Events in Sydney
Our Shared Future – Refettorio OzHarvest – Surry Hills – Sydney | 22 May – 11 June, 2026
Our Shared Future: Lauren Eldridge – Refettorio OzHarvest – Surry Hills, Sydney | 10 June, 2026
Our Shared Future: Jade Gilmore – Refettorio OzHarvest – Surry Hills, Sydney | 11 June, 2026
