What Guests Are Most Nervous About Before a Native Food Tour (And Why They Always Relax)

22 Dec

Introduction

Booking a native food tour in Australia sounds exciting until it suddenly doesn’t. Questions start to creep in. Am I going to eat bugs? Will it be weird? What if I don’t like anything? We get it. Trying native Australian ingredients can sound daunting, especially when they include things like green ants, kangaroo or finger lime. But here’s the truth. Guests arrive nervous and they leave delighted. Let’s unpack those fears and why they disappear within minutes.

Fear 1: “I don’t want to eat something gross”
Fear 2: “What if I don’t like anything?”
Fear 3: “I don’t know what bush food even is”
Fear 4: “I’m not adventurous enough for this”
Fear 5: “Will I be the only one who’s nervous?”
How We Help You Relax Right Away
Final Thoughts

Fear 1: “I don’t want to eat something gross”

This is the most common concern. Bugs and bush food can sound like something from a survival show. But native ingredients are far more than novelty. Our tours feature expertly prepared and flavour-packed dishes you won’t find in your average Aussie restaurant. Think oysters with finger lime, native herb dips, smoked kangaroo and yes even citrusy green ants. But here’s the surprise. Guests usually ask for seconds.

One summed it up perfectly. "Yes, I just ate an ant. Yes, I liked it. It’s crunchy, citrusy, and weirdly addictive".

Fear 2: “What if I don’t like anything?”

It’s a fair worry. Tastes vary. But each stop on our tour is designed to showcase a different angle of native cuisine. There’s always something that surprises and delights. You’ll try wattleseed coffee, Davidson plum sorbet, lemon myrtle pastries and more.

If one tasting doesn’t click for you, no problem. No pressure. Just more room for the next flavour.

Fear 3: “I don’t know what bush food even is”

That’s actually the best reason to join a tour. Native food is more than ingredients. It’s culture and connection. Every tasting comes with a story. On our founder-led tours, you’ll meet producers who explain what you’re eating and why it matters. You’ll leave with a belly full of flavour and a head full of insights into Australia’s Indigenous food culture.

Fear 4: “I’m not adventurous enough for this”

You don’t need to be a thrill-seeker to enjoy native food. You just need curiosity. This isn’t about shocking dishes or weird ingredients for the sake of it. It’s about real food that tells real stories. The servings are small. The pace is slow. And you’re always in control of what you try.

Fear 5: “Will I be the only one who’s nervous?”

Not at all. Most people start our tours with a little hesitation. We’ve hosted CEOs, families, solo travellers and foodies from around the world. Some guests even cried at the end because the experience was that moving. One person told us it was their fourth time in Australia but their first time eating proper native food.

How We Help You Relax Right Away

Warm Welcome: You’re greeted by someone who gets it. We’ve been there too
Small Groups: Every guest matters. No large crowds or long waits
Stories Not Scripts: You hear the meaning behind every dish
Try Without Pressure: Every tasting is optional and bite-sized
Moments That Stick: Wine by the Opera House. Kangaroo salami with harbour views. Native chocolate with bush honey

Final Thoughts

Feeling nervous is actually a good thing. It means you’re stepping into something new. And that’s where all the good stories begin. We’re not just feeding you native food. We’re inviting you into a uniquely Australian experience that blends flavour, story and connection.

So yes you might eat an ant. But you’ll also taste something unforgettable. And you’ll walk away full, inspired and maybe even a little changed.

Ready to taste the real Australia?
Book your native food tour now and discover why our guests always leave smiling.

Wildly Australian, deeply local.