2 December 2024 - November 2026
Extended by popular demand, Taste of Combat is now serving until 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.
Taste of Combat: The Podcast
Go behind the scenes in the world of military catering with our Taste of Combat podcast series.
You can also listen on our Spotify (opens in a new window)and Apple Podcast(opens in a new window) channels, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Taste of Combat: Commander John Goss
Commander John Goss unpacks his extraordinary career as a cook in the Navy.
Taste of Combat: Ross Coad
Uncover the world of ration packs from how they're tested to the best (and worst) foods included.
Taste of Combat: Major Ruth Hayes OAM & Captain Brett Williams
The saying goes, ‘an army marches on its stomach’, but what does this mean in practice?
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