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Bring a Plate

In Australia, "bring a plate" means to bring a plate of food to share.

SBS Learn English

A 'Bring a Plate' event is a great way to bring people together to share food, culture and conversation. To help you celebrate with your own English class or community group, SBS Learn English will be sending out free party packs.

Host your own Bring a Plate event


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Macquarie Community College celebrates Harmony Day with SBS

Harmony Week is Monday 16th March - Sunday 21st March 2026.

Have you thought about having a 'Bring a Plate' event? Join in the hundreds of events around Australia and celebrate our cultural diversity. Register to be sent a free party pack filled with things to make your event extra special.
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Bring A Plate Trailer (English)

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Improve your English by joining six guests for a delicious meal and learn how to talk about your own cultural dish when asked to bring a plate.

Watch the videos

EP1 | JC's Chicken and Pork Adobo with Eggs
EP2 | Rachel's Bossam
EP3 | Keyma's Empanadas
EP4 | Rayan's Koosa Mahshi
EP5 | Nimi's Poori-Chole
EP6 | Lee's Magwinya

DISH - A simple way to remember what to say when talking about food

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Teacher resources including printable worksheets at beginner and intermediate levels, in over 20 languages.
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Get the recipes

Find all the recipes on SBS Food and enjoy cooking these delicious dishes yourself.