THE CLASS IS IN
This has been one of the most popular series in past years, with a variety of educational cooking experiences on offer. Get hands on with fresh local ingredients at a friendly and relaxed pop-up cooking class. Under the guidance of leading Hunter chefs you will create a delicious lunch, learn the chef’s tips and tricks, and then sit down to enjoy your efforts!
THE ART OF GNOCCHI
When: Sat 6, 13 & 27
Time: 1130am
Where: Hermitage Lodge, 609 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
Cost: $115pp
Bookings are required ph. 02 4998 7639 e. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website:http://www.hermitagelodge.com.au/
Il Cacciatore invites you to participate in a fun, hands-on gnocchi making class followed by a two course lunch with a small group of like-minded individuals who enjoy Italian food, wine, a fun time and don’t mind getting down and floury!
FROM GARDEN TO PLATE COOKING SCHOOL W/ CHEF MICHAEL ROBINSON
When: Fri 12 & 19 June
Time: 10am start
Where: Margan Restaurant & Winery, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke
Cost: $85pp
Bookings are essential ph. 02 65791372 e. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.margan.com.au
Start your adventure with a tour of the beautiful Margan Kitchen Garden led by gardener Pat Hansson. Return to the kitchen with garden produce for a cooking school with renowned chef Michael Robinson. Afterwards, kick back and enjoy the rewards of your labour with a leisurely lunch matched with award winning Margan wine.
From Pan to Paella
When: Every Sun in June
Time: 930am - 1230pm
Where: The Verandah, 151 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin
Cost: $90pp
Bookings are essential ph. 02 4998 7231 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.verandahrestaurant.com.au
Learn how to cook a Spanish Paella & Churros at the Verandah Restaurant guided by Chef & owner Matt Dillow. Sit down to enjoy your efforts over some yummy Sangria.
Sea & Chocolate Cooking Classes
When: Sat 6, 13, 20, 27 in June
Time: 930am - 1230pm
Where: Twine Restaurant, 310 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin
Cost: $95pp
Bookings are essential ph. 02 4998 7449 e. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.twinerestaurant.com.au
Learn how to cook a Confit Trout, Crispy Skin Salmon and Chocolate Fudge Cake at Twine Restaurant with owner Matt Dillow. Class includes lunch and wine.
CHEF'S PLATES
The Chef’s Plate category offers foodies the chance to enjoy a set price meal at some of the Hunter Valley’s best restaurants from just $35.
Beef-olution'
When: Lunch daily from 12pm / Dinner Fri & Sat from 6pm during June
Where: Esca Bimbadgen, 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
Cost: $90pp
Bookings are essential
P. 02 4998 4666 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Enjoy a ‘taste’ of Bimbadgen and experience four sample size dishes which showcase a progression of beef with matching award winning Bimbadgen wines. Your ‘Edible Experience’ of the region incorporates ingredients sourced from the estate garden or from local producers located in the Hunter.
The Deck Cafe
When: Daily during May & June from 12pm - 3pm
Where: The Deck Cafe, 701 Lovedale Road, Lovedale|
Cost: $39pp
Bookings are recommended
Ph. 02 4930 9007 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2 courses with tasting pours - Salmon gravlax with kipfler potato and fennel salad w/ Gartelmanns Benjamin Semillon Tasting Pour & Slow braised beef bolar blade with creamy garlic mash and caramelised onion w/ Gartelmanns Wilhelm Shiraz Tasting Pour
Chef’s Plate at The Legends Grill
When: Lunch daily during June from 12pm – 3pm
Where: The Legends Grill at the Vintage, Vintage Drive, Rothbury
Cost: $39pp
Bookings are essential
Ph. 02 4998 2213 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Entree - Salad of salt & pepper squid, Main - Slow braised beef cheek with desiree mash, seasonal greens and red wine jus matched with a glass of 2013 Tyrrells Hunter Valley Shiraz.
Nan’s Super Indulgent Afternoon Tea
When: Thurs - Mon in May & June from 12pm (last sitting 4pm)
Where: Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen, 16 Pokolbin Mountains Road, Pokolbin
Cost: $35pp
Bookings are essential
Ph. 0427 679 887 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nanna Kerr's wouldn't be right without a super indulgent afternoon tea. For $35 a head we offer a choice of organic teas (or coffee), a glass of Bonics Sparkling Blanc de Blanc and a supremely delicious selection of sweet and savoury treats. We are delighted to welcome vegans, vegetarians coeliacs and those interested in sugar-free and dairy-free diets to enjoy in the tradition as well.
Chef’s Plate at RidgeView
When: Every Thurs - Sun in May and June from 12pm – 5.30pm
Where: Ridgeview, 273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin
Cost: $39pp
Bookings are essential
Ph. 02 6574 7332 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chef’s special main, dessert and glass of wine for just $39
Main: Cypriot spiced 2 inch cut lamb loin chop Souvla and chicken Thigh marinated in Chef’s Greek inspired spice mix w/ tomato caraway purée, House made tzatziki & caramelised lemon (GF) + Sweet potato pieces baked in cinnamon butter (GF) + RidgeView Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives and baby capers w/ feta & a balsamic reduction (GF)
Dessert: Cypriot whole Orange & Poppy seed pudding w/ Honeyed Greek yoghurt, Cinnamon syrup & fresh Strawberries
The Verandah Restaurant
When: Every Thurs - Sun in May & June from 12pm - 3pm
Where: The Verandah, 151 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin
Cost: $39pp
Bookings are essential
Ph. 02 4998 7231 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3 Tapas dishes with tasting pours - Four cheese arancini, rocket pesto and confit balsamic vine ripen tomato w/ Calais Estate Verdelho Tasting Pour, Sicilian swordfish with green olives, oven dried tomato and witlof w/ Calais Estate Semillon Tasting Pour and Pork loin, Calais Estate port mascerated Turkish figs parsnip puree and rosemary jus w/ Calais Estate Shiraz Tasting Pour.
The Original Margan 100 Metre Meal
When: Fri – Sat in June lunch only from12pm
Where: Margan Restaurant & Winery, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke
Cost: $45pp
Bookings are essential
Ph. 02 65791372 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Agri dining at its finest where everything on your plate and in your glass is grown onsite within 100m of the restaurant! Enjoy estate grown Suffolk lamb with kitchen garden vegetables and matched perfectly with a glass of Margan Barbera. Vegetarian options available.
Chef’s Plate at The Cellar Restaurant
When: Lunch daily Monday to Saturday
Where: The Cellar Restaurant
Cost: $39pp
Prawn and chestnut tortellinis with buerre blanc and crispy sage and a glass of Brokenwood Semillon.
Chef’s Plate at Harvest Restaurant
When: Lunch daily
Where: Hope Estate
Cost: $39pp
Nan’s 5 Course Tasting Menu with Matched Wines
When: Thurs - Mon Evenings in May & June - 6pm and 8pm sittings
Where: Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen at Lovedale
Segway tours
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WINE & FOOD TRAILS
To unearth hidden gems, you just need to know where to look. We've taken care of this for you in the Wine & Food Trails category to bring you some top wine & food experiences.
Annual Barrel Hall Sale
When: June long weekend - 10am - 5pm
Where: Margan Restaurant & Winery, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke
A range of aged wines will be offered for taste and sale. Wines include medal winners, limited releases, museum reserve, great vintages as well as quaffers.
A Taste of Wollombi
When: Sun 29 May & Sun 26 June - 10am – 4pm
Where: Wollombi Village (along the main street)
Cost: Free
Bookings are N/A
Come and enjoy a ‘Taste of Wollombi’ as the village celebrates with live music and an abundance of local produce including jams, olives, cured meats, cheese and more. Meet our vignerons and artisans, sample fine wines & great food. Cafés serve delicious lunch and treats. Try Wollombi Tavern’s famous ‘Jungle Juice’!
Margan Wines
When: Daily in May & June - 10am - 5pm
Cost: Free
Where: Margan Restaurant & Winery, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke
Come and taste the trophy winning wines Tempranillo Graciano and Shiraz Mourvedre available at the cellar door throughout the Wine and Food Festival.
Taste & Play
When: May & June - Check venue hours
Where: Around Hermitage Food & Wine Trail Hermitage Road Area
Cost: Free
Bookings not required P. 02 4998 7781 E. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Feeling Playful? Hermitage Road and the surrounding beautiful countryside has a limited offer... come and play at our vineyards – wine tasting and games for all! Boules, croquet, giant chess, horseshoes, giant pickup sticks, giant jenga. At various locations on the Around Hermitage Wine and Food trail.
Art & Wine - Grow and Believe at Gemelli Estate
When: Fri – Mon in May & June - 10am - 4pm
Where: Gemelli Estate
Antipasto & Wine Tasting
When: Daily in May & June
Where: Peppertree Wines
Bon Appetit at Gemelli Estate
When: Sat 11 June - 11am – 3pm
Where: Gemelli Estate
Discover Lovedale
When: May & June - 9am – 5pm
Where: The Deck Café & Gartelmann Wines
“Vistas” Art Exhibition by Ellen Howell at Tulloch Wines
When: Daily in May & June
Time: 10am - 5pm
Where: Tulloch Wines
‘Wine with Altitude’ Comparison Tasting
When: Sat 4 & 18 June - 10.30am – 12pm
Where: Audrey Wilkinson Wines
HUNTER VALLEY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
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