Beyond the Pour Dinner - Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival @ Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Join us for an exclusive dinner experience in the Hunter Valley.

Our annual pre‑festival dining experience, where three local chefs collaborate with Hunter Valley winemakers to set the tone with matched wines and seasonal plates on the eve of the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival.

This year, Matt Dillow from the Deck Cafe and Gartelmann Wines returns, joining Gather Executive Chef, Ran Kimelfeld, and the Hunter Valley’s own Frank Fawkner of EXP, Australia’s recently crowned Regional Restaurant of the Year.

What to expect ~

  • A specially curated 4-course menu with canapés celebrating local produce
  • Perfectly matched Hunter Valley wines and beer with each course
  • Bubbles on arrival
  • Live Q&A and storytelling with the chefs
2026-07-10 18:30:00
2026-07-10 22:00:00

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