The popular Bayside Food and Wine Festival was a spectacular celebration of flavour, music and community spirit at Mascot Memorial Park on Saturday 1 November.

The event shone a spotlight on the vibrant local hospitality industry that is transforming Bayside into a must-visit destination for lovers of good food, boutique wines and craft beer.

The festival brought a party atmosphere to Mascot Memorial Park with crowds sampling award-winning wine, spirits and craft beers, while savouring gourmet food, and enjoying an exciting line up of live music covering everything from blues, funk, jazz, and soul.

Former MasterChef Australia contestant Declan Cleary was a headline festival guest, attracting a large audience to his live cooking demonstrations alongside twins Helena and Vikki Moursellas, both fan-favourite finalists from My Kitchen Rules.

Mayor Edward McDougall said:

"The Bayside Food and Wine Festival was a wonderful day filled with amazing food, drink and live music,” Mayor Edward McDougall said.

"It is one of our most anticipated events of the year and highlights our local hospitality industry that is turning Bayside into a foodie hot spot."