Hunter Valley foodie news

There’s a fresh buzz across the Hunter Valley right now, with new Yum Cha experience, a food truck trail and more. Here’s four new foodie updates from the Hunter Valley.

Saturday Lunch returns to Muse Restaurant

Muse Restaurant has earned its reputation as one of the best regional dining spots, awarded with two Sydney Morning Herald Chef Hats every year since 2015. Their seasonal menu showcases the very best of local produce and is a thoughtful reflection of the region and its producers in a technical yet restrained style. Usually only open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday, Muse Restaurant has now opened a Saturday lunch seating allowing foodies to experience the award winning venue during the day. 

Food truck trail - Entwine Hunter Valley 

There is a buzz of excitement in the air for the new Entwine food trucks that have popped up throughout the region, offering chef-led elevated street food at four Hunter Valley wineries. Each truck offers a different cuisine, so you can choose to do the full trail, visiting all four food trucks, or simply pick a favourite. Cranky Frankie serves delicious Asian fusion at DeBortoli Wines, Stocked BBQ offers American-influenced with smoked and bbq favourites at Calais Estate, Native is cooking up native-Australian inspired cuisine at Allandale Wines and Aburi Co. offering French-fusion at First Creek Wines. At each stop, you can also opt to do a matched wine pairing, or have a glass of wine - you are at a winery after all. 

The food trail runs Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Every Friday and Saturday night between 5:30pm and 10:30pm all the food trailers come together in one location for Sunset Feasts at Calais Estate with live music, and Hunter Valley wine.

Oyster Bar is back at Peterson House 

After a hiatus, the popular Peterson House Oyster Bar is back, bigger and bubblier than ever with juicy king prawns, natural oysters and off course Peterson House Sparkling Wines. Enjoy the oyster bar overlooking the vines at their Restaurant Cuvee, or, choose to add oysters to your tastings. Available Friday - Sunday 10am - 5pm. 

Yum Cha at voco Kirkton Park 

You can now enjoy Yum Cha in the Hunter Valley. voco Kirkton Park, who are well known for their high tea experience, has excitingly launched Yum Cha. Hosted in their elegant Locavore Restaurant dining room, the Yum Cha experience includes a selection of dumplings, spring rolls, sticky rice parcels, and desserts plus tea or soft drinks. Yum Cha is $88 for adults and $30 for children, available between 12pm and 3pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Only available until 29th of March. 

Esca Balcony Bites and Martini Menu and midweek dining 

Esca Bimbadgen has launched their Balcony Bites & Martini Hour, a stylish addition to Bimbadgen’s popular Sunset Sessions. Every Friday afternoon from 5pm, guests can now sip cocktails and enjoy curated small plates from the Esca balcony while live music plays below and golden hour settles across the vines, an effortless way to soak up the magic of the Hunter Valley.

The much-loved winery restaurant have also expanded their trading hour to open on Wednesday lunches, giving you another opportunity to enjoy their seasonal, produce-drive menu overlooking the vineyards. Perfect for midweek escapes, long lunches or relaxed business catch ups.

Winmark’s First Saturday Lunches

Winmark Wines is hosting a monthly pop-up restaurant on the first Saturday of every month. The lunch is hosted at their winery located in the picturesque Broke Fordwich wine region. The bright and fresh share-style menu is made to pair perfectly with Winmark’s Chardonnay range. Enjoy a delicious lunch all set to the backdrop of live music and vineyard views. Make the most of your visit to Winmark by also exploring the winery, Sculpture Park, Art Gallery and gift shop. Bookings for the First Saturday Lunch are highly recommended and available from 12noon to 3pm, tastings and gallery 10am-5pm.

This blog was created by the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association.