Bringing Nonna’s Bold Italian Flavour to Plateful Perth 2025

The chill’s back in the air and it’s that time of the year again. This Winter 2025, get ready for a spectacular culture and food festival–Plateful Perth.

Joey Zaza’s is serving up Nonna’s home-cooked Italian comfort goods at the City of Perth’s biggest food and cultural event of the year.

Plateful Perth 2025

If ‘ya looking for Perth events to while the cold winter hours away, Plateful Perth 2025 is sure to warm your hands, appetite, and hearts this season.

Where is Plateful Perth 2025 being held? When is Plateful Perth? What is Plateful Perth? All FAQs answered by Joey Zaza’s.

What is Plateful Perth?

Plateful Perth is an annual food event in Australia’s City of Perth ‘ya can look forward to booking in ‘ya calendar in the winter! Why? During Plateful Perth, participating venues like Joey Zaza’s don’t just give ‘ya good deals and good food, ‘ya get a whole hearty dining experience right in the very corners of ‘ya favourite lunch spots.

Where is the Plateful Perth festival held?

Plateful Perth isn’t a standing park fair, it’s a city-wide event with different participating venues and seating. Plateful Perth is everywhere! (Almost.)

Where ‘ya go depends on what ‘ya wanna eat. (We recommend eggplant parmigiana and meatball subs. But more on that later!)

Forget standing in line out in the cold for a food tasting event. This winter, we have a seat just for ‘ya, and Joey Zaza’s is bringing out Nonna’s epic lunches right here in Perth, WA.

When is Plateful Perth 2025?

Events this winter never got warmer! The venue? The best food spots in Perth CBD. Score awesome deals for great food only this 1-31 August.

Do all Perth City restaurants join Plateful Perth?

Nope! Not all food places will be joining Plateful Perth, so be sure to snag hearty offers from participating venues like Joey Zaza’s!

Joey Zaza’s Joins Plateful Perth

For 1-31 August only, Joey Zaza’s will be serving up Nonna’s Lunch Box… our special winter tribute for Plateful Perth!

What's included in Nonna's Lunch Box. This is an example of great food you can get at Plateful Perth 2025 from participating venues like Joey Zaza's.

Each Nonna’s Lunch Box gets ‘ya:

  • Nonna’s Famous Meatballs OR Bossy Eggplant Parma
  • A couple of homemade biscotti
  • A barista-made coffee

How much is our Plateful Perth offer, Nonna’s Lunch Box? On regular days, ‘ya can get Nonna’s Famous Meatballs for $16 and Bossy Eggplant Parma for $14. But since we’re feeling festive for Plateful Perth, ‘ya can get the whole set (coffee and dessert included) for just $18.

Is it worth it? ‘Ya betcha. Just check out what makes Nonna’s Lunch Box awesome below.

Nonna’s Famous Meatballs

Our meatball sub is coming to ‘ya this Plateful Perth 2025 as a complete lunch! Paired with coffee and homemade biscotti, Nonna’s Famous Meatballs is made from an 80 year old family recipe that gives ‘ya a taste of Italian goodness right at the heart of Perth.

Nonna's Famous Meatballs: an authentically Italian meatball sub available as a set in Plateful Perth 2025. Featured in SBS Australia for its 80 year old family recipe: Nonna's secret Napoli sauce.

Did we mention that our Nonna’s Famous Meatballs got featured in the paper? We’re always proud of our own. Join in the family! Have a taste of that secret Napoli sauce with Nonna’s Famous Meatballs.

Bossy Eggplant Parma

Want a taste of Italy but abstaining from meat and gluten? It’s not Joey Zaza’s first time offering gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Get the same secret Napoli sauce gluten-free without the meat (and cheese), with our Bossy Eggplant Parma!

Our Bossy Eggplant Parma is Joey Zaza’s take on the Italian traditional Parmigiana di Melanzane. Saucy and authentic, this eggplant parmigiana sandwich is packed with oven-roasted eggplant topped with Nonna’s secret Napoli sauce, red peppers, mozzarella, basil pesto on a bed of rocket and garnished with fresh basil and parmigiano reggiano.

Our vegan option for Bossy Eggplant Parma passes on the cheese and swaps out the bread with dairy-free, gluten-free bread. If ‘ya want yours vegan, just let us know!

The Bossy Eggplant Parma is an example of epic food you can get with gluten-free and vegan options at Plateful Perth 2025. It is Joey Zaza's take on the Italian Parmigiana di Melanzane.

Homemade Almond Biscotti

Nonna’s homemade biscotti adds a nutty flavour and a bit of crunch to ‘ya dessert in Nonna’s Lunch Box. It’s biscotti goodness, with almonds!

Amped up for Plateful Perth, Nonna’s ready to whip up fresh batches of homemade biscotti that caps off our savoury sangas with just the right sweets.

Barista Coffee

Complete ‘ya lunch box with an 8oz coffee from our experienced baristas and warm the winter away. Our coffee is brewed with Perth local The Pitch Blend, an award-winning blend from Blacklist Coffee Roasters.

Grab that Italian flavour while supporting local this Plateful Perth at Joey Zaza’s!

Pitch Blend is an award-winning coffee blend from Blacklist Coffee Roasters. Support local this Plateful Perth 2025 with Joey Zaza’s.

Authentically Italian sangas, homemade biscotti, and locally-sourced barista-crafted coffee: Get the whole set! Nonna’s Lunch Box available for just $18 only this 1-31 August at Plateful Perth. See ‘ya there!

Choose your sandwich and get homemade biscotti and barista coffee in every Nonna's Lunch Box this Winter 2025.

How to Order Nonna’s Lunch Box

This Plateful Perth 2025, grab ‘ya own Nonna’s Lunch Box at Joey Zaza’s!

Joey Zaza’s is right on 45 St. George’s Tce. cor. Barrack St., Perth City, open this winter 7am-2pm every weekday. Directions here.

We’re near the Supreme Court Gardens (5mins.), Perth Town Hall (3mins.), and the views of Elizabeth Quay (3mins.)

If you’ve been to Morning Startup and Spacecubed events: yes, we’re in the same building as Riff!

You’ll know it’s us when you see that iconic yellow.

Not Sure About Those Winter Plans Yet? Let Us Come to You

Joey Zaza’s has catering services (with delivery options) year-round. And at 5 years old, we’re more than ready to warm up that winter.

Book catering services here for epic sangas, desserts, or coffees.

Paint the city yellow with Nonna this winter and say buongiorno!

Smile:

FIND US IN PTOWN

To taste Perth best sandwiches and best coffee, keep an eye out for our bright yellow store just right by the curb at 45 Saint Georges Terrace Corner, Barrack Street, Perth City.

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WHAT’S THE VERDICT?

Wonderful service - great food and love my coffee every morning. My order is ready in a jiffy!

Laura C.

Absolutely delicious sandwiches. The coffee is good as well. The two owners work so hard and it shows; the place is clean and well organised and they are so friendly. I come here 1-2 times a week now.

Orange

Food, coffee and service are terrific 💯 Staff is friendly and always keen to chat! Love it!

Alexandre S.

Amazing sandwiches, amazing coffee, amazing service! They really know what they are doing here, and that shows in how passionate they are about top-quality hospo. Would give TEN STARS if that was a possibility!

Michael O.

Great service and a lovely crew! Sandwiches are always fresh and tasty. Razzle Dazzle Pork Crackle is the best!

Jonathan P.

Delish food, awesome staff and just great vibe. Love the Joey Zaza's crew!

Justin B.

Michelle and Joe are very customer service-focused. Always have a big smile. They do everything to please you. Super efficient. Awesome sandwich range. They can cater for any diet requirement. The catering website is super handy and makes my life easier. Give it a GO!

Amandine T.

Love the convenient location, amazing customer service, and the Blacklist Coffee Roaster beans hit the morning wake-up feels. The Mushroom, Feta & Spinach Melt is delicious.

Alisa J.

Joey Zaza’s is a must-visit in the city! The food is incredibly flavorful, and the cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for a quick grab-and-go or a relaxed meal. Friendly staff and great vibes all around. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delicious city spot!

Jeny R.

Very conveniently situated just at the ground floor of our office building. Staff are very friendly and food are so yummy!

Karren S.

Great team providing positive service – great coffee, great "BOSS" sandwiches. Reward points, a great incentive. Well-worth making Joey Zaza's your daily coffee stop.

Jim C.

Honestly the best lunch/coffee option in the city by far. Their Razzle Dazzle Pork sando is by far one of the crunchiest delicious sandwiches in town!

Nicholas

Awesome sandwiches and the ladies who work there are always so friendly and polite.

Lynne W.

Been twice now with a friend for lunch, I can’t have gluten or dairy and they had lots of options and the two items I had tasted great! Staff where very friendly. Dietary restrictions: Very good options available

Samuel P.

Love grabbing a coffee here on my way to work! The staff are very friendly and often up for a chat; they always manage to brighten up even the most difficult of days. If you work in the area, definitely ask about the magic golden ticket.

Francine V.

This is a team of LEGENDS. They support us at some of our events and make great food. We appreciate the support and connection. Thank you, Joey Zaza's team!

Perth Networking Club

The best sandwiches in the city! Absolutely delicious food & coffee. Friendly staff & great service. Highly recommend for catering too.

Amanda A.

Have ordered from Joey Zaza’s many times and I always get consistent and excellent quality sandwiches. The gluten bread is soft and fresh, and each sandwich is prepared with care. Customer service for corporate orders is faultless and delivery on time.

Martine vB

Joey Zaza’s is the Coffee God's second coming to Planet (P)earth. Its aromatic and deliciously bitter coffee is my favourite on the Terrace.

Wojciech A.

Fantastic owner-operated café! This is my go-to coffee spot. Joe & Michelle (ZaZa) are super friendly lovely people, and the coffee and food are always on point!

Keith M.

I wanted to let you know that feedback about the food was very positive. In fact, many people have returned to this workshop due to the food. The number of bagels was just perfect and all the bliss balls were gone, too.

Veronika, CISWA

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