Australian Cuisine For Business Travel

Australian cuisine is an incredible variety of food, all of it delicious. There are a variety of ways one might experience it during business travel, from being invited to the home of a business associate for lunch to a formal company dinner.

The Concept Of BBQ

The BBQ, known in Australia as the Barbie, is one of the central pieces of Australian food culture. It is a gathering place, a fun place where everyone can come together and discuss as well as enjoy a succulent and delicious dish. Common items on the barbie include virtually any type of meat, as well as seafood, vegetables, and more.

Take-Away Food

The concept of take away dining in Australia is very different from the concept of fast food in the West. Although Australia does have its fair share of fast food dining, take-away food tends to be more filling, more authentic, and have more health benefits.

Common foods found at take-away stands include pies and fish & chips, both left over from British colonial rule. The pies in particular can be a meal in themselves, stuffed with meat and topped with tomato sauce. They are in some ways similar to pot pies in the US, and very close to the meat pies found in the UK.

Cultural Heritage

Because Australia has always been a melting pot of cultures, virtually any kind of food can be found in the more major cities. Chinese cuisine is popular in Sydney, which boasts its own Chinatown.

But the most common definition of Australian cuisine is found in fresh, healthy ingredients that pay homage to other areas of the world, but have a distinctly modern flair. There are Mediterranean and Eastern influences, but the dishes come out tasting distinctly Western. Anyone who enjoys American or traditional British cuisine will feel at home in Sydney's restaurants.