While a slapped ear might not sound very appetising the year 12 student is convinced they will be a hit.

"It is actually a traditional pastry - a Finnish cinnamon roll," she said.

"When you make them you have to pinch the pastry and it looks like an ear."

Erika has been at Oxley High for nine months through the Rotary exchange program, and will eventually have spent three months with four different Rotary families before returning to her hometown of Hämeenlinna, which she believes is the Finnish equivalent of Tamworth.

"It is about the same size, although one day in January it was 41 degrees here and -28 at home, so a bit different - I prefer something in between," she said.

"I love Tamworth though, and I love Australia - I have had so many different and great experiences and have got to travel a fair bit and see a lot of things." 

The major differences the student has noticed is that our education system is a lot more regulated, with longer school days, however she has also found that teachers are a lot more involved in student's lives in Australia.

"Australian people are very open and talkative, it's great - we don't have as much small talk in Finland," she said.

"I have become a lot more social here." 

On Friday night those social skills will be put to the test as hundreds of locals pour through the school gates for the 37^th annual International Food night.

This year there will be a massive 18 individual stands serving food from all over the planet, as well as live music, with every dish worth $5.

Last year the event raised over $12,000 for the P&C.

Doors open at 6pm.