delicious. Magazine and The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa are thrilled to announce that top chef Martin Boetz of Longrain Sydney and Melbourne will headline the first delicious. weekend away for 2012.
Boetz promises to bring energy and colour to Byron for the three day food and wine celebration, being held over the long weekend 8 – 11 June.
Born in Germany, his passion for cooking was nurtured by some of the world’s greatest Chefs, including David Thompson (who now owns London’s Michelin starred Nahm) at Darley Street Thai and Sailors Thai.
Martin joins Bangalow based pastry Chef extraordinaire Katrina Kanetani from hatted restaurant Town (formerly of The Pier and MG Garage Sydney, Asiate New York and Quo Vadis London), delicious. Food Director Valli Little and The Byron at Byron’s own Gavin Hughes (formerly of Aqua Luna, The Bathers Pavilion and Aqua Dining Sydney, Inverlochy Castle Hotel and 1 Devonshire GardensScotland).
“There are lots of passionate producers growing fabulous Thai ingredients in the Byron region” said Boetz, “including turmeric, galangal and betel leaves that we use at Longrain and will celebrate over the course of the weekend”.
The weekend includes a cooking class with the delicious. maestro herself Valli Little, lunch at award winning Newrybar restaurant Harvest, a visit to local farmers’ markets and a producers’ farm and a gala four course dinner at The Byron at Byron Restaurant.
Guests will stay in the luxe Byron at Byron Resort and Spa where they can unwind with yoga or spend time by the infinity pool.
Friday 8 June
Welcome party on the Byron at Byron Resort and Spa lawn featuring local producer stalls, canapés and wines from Tempus Two.
Two course dinner in the Byron at Byron Restaurant featuring local produce.
Saturday 9 June
Visit Bangalow Farmers’ Market and The Farm Gate Providore
Lunch at Harvest in Newrybar
Long Table Gala Four Course Dinner featuring Martin Boetz (Longrain), Katrina Kanetani (Town), Valli Little (delicious.), Gavin Hughes (The Byron at Byron) with wines by McGuigan, Nepenthe and Tempus Two.
Sunday 10 June
Yoga on the pool deck
Morning Cooking Class with Valli Little and Martin Boetz presented by Nestle Plaistowe
Long lunch featuring the cooking class menu at The Byron at Byron Restaurant
Cocktail hour canapé demonstration with sunset drinks
Monday 11 June
Poolside pop-up brunch by Byron café The Top Shop
Demonstration by local coffee roaster
Delicious Weekend package
$1119 per person twin share in a Standard Suite (upgrade to Deluxe Spa Suite $1179)
$1591 per person single share in a Standard Suite (upgrade to Deluxe Spa Suite $1648)
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