Chefs in the Vines

Chefs in the Vines - Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of culinary discovery; an exclusive roaming food and wine experience that brings together chefs from five highly acclaimed restaurants, along with five of the Hunter Valley's leading wine producers.

Set in the heart of the Hunter Valley, guests will go on a journey of five courses set around the grounds of Spicers Guesthouse, enjoying signature dishes and wines. This immersive format offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the chefs and winemakers.

Restaurants include:

- Rick Stein, at Bannisters Port Stephens
- Orleana, Kingsford The Barossa
- éRemo, Spicers Guesthouse
- Botanica, Spicers Vineyards Estate
- Circa 1876, The Convent Hunter Valley
 

Wineries include:

- Mount Pleasant Wines
- Tyrrell's Wines
- Silkman Wines
- Brokenwood Wines
- First Creek Wines
 

Signature Menu*

Rick Steins at Bannisters Port Stephens
Birubi Beach Pipis XO

Orleana
Wood-fire Barossa pork kebab
House-made flatbread, seasonal condiments and Orleana's signature fire-driven cooking style

Restaurant Botanica
Hibachi-grilled Western Australian fremantle octopus
Roasted sunflower romesco, Botanica market garden produce, lemon myrtle-pickled Tasmanian scallop

éRemo Restaurant
Casarecce Pasta Ragu
Pork & fennel sausage, salumi, nduja, San Marzano tomato, basil, focaccia and Pecorino Romano

Circa 1876
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder
Heirloom carrots, kipfler potato and chimichurri
 

Each winery has carefully selected wines to compliment and elevate each dish, creating a seamless food and wine journey that highlights the very best of the region.

Designed to celebrate outstanding local produce, world-class culinary talent, and the Hunter Valley's rich winemaking heritage, Chefs in the Vines offers a vibrant and interactive experience unlike any other.

Additional wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the event.

 
*Sample menu