Kimba, located along the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, provides a range of food and drink experiences highlighting the region's unique flavors and local produce. The town caters to travelers on the Eyre Highway, offering essential fuel, refreshments, and amenities before they continue their journey westward towards Ceduna. Kimba is home to various cafes and restaurants like Eileens, Kimba Cafe, and the Kimba Roadhouse Motel and Caravan Park Restaurant, where visitors can savor meals made from regional ingredients.
The growing wine scene on the Eyre Peninsula includes wineries such as Peter Teakle Wines, Boston Bay Wines, and Coomunga Wines, known for their distinctive vintages influenced by the area's cool sea breeze and dryland viticulture practices. These wineries provide diverse experiences, from wine tastings to seafood pairings, allowing guests to taste the region's unique flavors. Peter Teakle Wines and Boston Bay Wines feature onsite restaurants with excellent food and breathtaking views of Port Lincoln and its surroundings. Coomunga Wines, near Port Lincoln, focuses on producing chemical-free wines through hand-pruning and harvesting methods.
Kimba's food culture goes beyond traditional dining establishments, offering visitors culinary experiences inspired by local traditions and global influences. Natura's, a family-owned Adelaide Food producer, presents natural eggs, sorbet, milkshakes, smoked viennas, and traditional Kranski products at the festival. The Origin of Taste in Nairne crafts premium curry pastes and Southeast Asian-inspired dishes using locally sourced produce, with vegan and gluten-free options. Sparkling Production hosts Venezuelan cooking workshops as part of their event services, providing a chance for guests to explore diverse culinary traditions and enjoy an immersive cultural experience.