Taste of Combat: The Evolution of Military Food
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𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐯 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!
As the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised.
Taste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals.
Step into the world of military catering to explore what and how troops have eaten—from the Boer War to Afghanistan. This immersive exhibition brings you personal stories from cooks on submarines to soldiers with field rations, showcasing the skill and adaptability of Defence chefs. Whether cooking in combat zones or delivering fine dining for diplomats, these chefs embody resilience and creativity.
Discover what First World War soldiers thought of their rations, hear stories from the most unexpected "field kitchens," and find out what’s in a modern-day ration pack.
🏛 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄
🎟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘
𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘: 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟓𝐩𝐦 (𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝟒:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦)
As the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised.
Taste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals.
Step into the world of military catering to explore what and how troops have eaten—from the Boer War to Afghanistan. This immersive exhibition brings you personal stories from cooks on submarines to soldiers with field rations, showcasing the skill and adaptability of Defence chefs. Whether cooking in combat zones or delivering fine dining for diplomats, these chefs embody resilience and creativity.
Discover what First World War soldiers thought of their rations, hear stories from the most unexpected "field kitchens," and find out what’s in a modern-day ration pack.
🏛 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄
🎟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘
𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘: 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟓𝐩𝐦 (𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝟒:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦)
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Where is it happening?
Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanical Gardens, SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE RESERVE, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia, Melbourne
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