Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed some traditionally Australian food for lunch as they visited Melbourne on day three of their Australian tour.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex munched on a menu made from native ingredients at Mission Australia’s Melbourne-based social enterprise restaurant, Charcoal Lane.
The royal couple were greeted by Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Colin Hunter, before taking part in a ‘hands-on’ session.
The restaurant served a lunch which consisted of an entree of mushroom and quinoa nest and chargrilled kangaroo and main courses of wild boar, saffron risotto and barramundi.
During the visit the royal couple were able to learn about the difference the program is making in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and the cultural connection of Aboriginal people to Fitzroy.
The restaurant specialises in seasonally driven native flavours while providing a comprehensive, accredited training program for young people who have experienced challenges on their journey to employment.
Charcoal Lane supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through pathways in hospitality, while connecting to culture through food.
The unique contemporary menu put together for The Duke and Duchess was designed by the restaurant’s Executive Chef and horticulturalist, Greg Hampton
Mission Australia CEO, James Toomey said: “It was such a fantastic and humbling surprise to hear that Mission Australia’s restaurant, Charcoal Lane was chosen to welcome The Duke and Duchess for a tour, hands-on cooking session and lunch.
“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the students to meet Their Royal Highnesses. Not too many young people can say they’ve met and served royalty!”
