If You Love The Southern Highlands, You'll Love This Festival!

Bowral is to stage the much anticipated Dan Murphy’s Food and Wine festival 2012 at Bong Bong Picnic Racecourse  from Saturday 3^rd  – Sunday 4^th March the first major event of it's kind celebrating the award winning food and wine, antiques and crafts  of the Southern Highlands Region and beyond. 

This two day event is an extension of the existing Southern Highlands Wine Show (a Southern Highlands Food and Wine Inc.  Initiative) , an industry event which runs two days prior to the Festival.   Members of the public from the local Southern Highlands, adjoining NSW regions and further afield will be welcome to join the festivities and  up to 10,000 public attendees are anticipated to attend making this event the largest regional festival of its kind in NSW.

The Festival itself will feature  130 market stalls, complimented by a  large undercover food court and culinary  demonstrations from the talented  head chefs of  award winning Southern Highlands  restaurants including Biota, Eschalot, Onesta Cuccina and Stones. Live musical entertainment and plenty of activities for children will also feature ,  and there will undoubtedly be  plenty to peruse, learn , taste and savour.

For more information regarding this incredible event please contact:

SHCE on p: 0248 5973 or visit www.australianhighlandswineshow.com.au

Wishing You A Biota Christmas!

Biota Dining, Bowrals recently 'hatted' eatery have launched their delightful delux hampers and Christmas puds for Christmas. Why not treat someone special, a work colleague or even  yourself to a hamper or pud to savour and remember.

Packed full of Christmas treats, gourmet savouries, sweet sensations and of course, wine, Biota have created the ultimate hamper. They even include a Bloody Mary spice mix , to help with the Boxing Day hang over!

Purchase 6 or more hampers and you will receive a 10% discount. If just a simple robust pud is more to your liking, these are available to buy seperately. Orders close on the 16th December, so don't miss out!

For more information contact Biota Dining on p: 02 4862 2005 to download an order form click here

Fantastic foodie fest

BY LINDA LAMBRECHTS (Southern Highlands News)

02 Nov, 2011 01:00 AM

JUST half a point separated the Southern Highlands and the winning region, South Coast, at the inaugural 100 Mile Challenge luncheon on Sunday.

An enthusiastic team of Southern Highlanders participated in the event at Eveleigh Markets in Sydney.

Five regional teams, including the Southern Highlands, took part in what promises to be an annual event marking the end of the Crave NSW Food and Wine festival.

The Southern Highlands team comprised of 30 people from across the hospitality and tourist industry, each with their own particular skill set and knowledge.

A produce table laden with unique Southern Highland goodies was on display for the more than 500 people who gathered to experience the culinary skills of the five participating regions and to learn more about NSW regional produce.

Stiff competition from the Central Ranges, Riverina, Mid North Coast and South Coast regions made for an exciting day as leading chefs pitted their strengths against each other.

Each region prepared three dishes made from regional produce, which were served to six of the State's leading wine and food writers and judges.

The South Coast's menu featured a starter of sourdough bread from Berry with olive oil and three styles of olives and entr?e of oysters and lime-cured Kingfish with broad beans, fresh herbs and lemon dressing. Main was a warm salad of Eastern Rock Lobster with potatoes, jamon and a lobster vinaigrette, with basil and honey infused panna cotta for dessert.

Richard Kemp, of Eschalot restaurant in Berrima, headed a stellar cast of chefs from the Southern Highlands.

Luke Latimer, of Onesta Cucina, James Viles, of Biota, and Mark Stone, of Stones Restaurant, joined Richard in the on-site kitchen with their team of staff and apprentice TAFE students, who worked tirelessly to impress the judges.

Wines from around the region were chosen to complement each dish. Pulpit Rock, Glenfion, Centennial Vineyards and Joadja wines graced the tables, showing the diversity and quality of the wines of the Southern Highlands.

The Southern Highlands Table at the 100 Mile Challenge Luncheon - Photo courtesy of Southern Highlands News.

Food Path Launches Delicious Cheese Tasting.

Cheeses are sourced from local cheese makers, which appeals to the current interest in regional produce and eating “close to the farm”.

Food Path have wonderful relationships with their suppliers and are therefore flexible in how they are able to accomodate your corporate groups needs.

Tastings can be on site at your venue or off site at an alternate venue, whichever suits, however this may vary pricing slightly. Read More

Our Cool Climate Wines Are Amongst The Best!

For those familiar with The Southern Highlands, you will be well aware that the region is well respected for producing award winning wines.

Most recently this fact has been supported by the prestigious 2011 Citibank NSW Wine of The Year judging panel as they announced their Top 40 wines ; including no less than three wines from various Southern Highlands wineries.

With 14 wine producing regions throughout NSW and 820 wines in total being judged this gives great kudos to the wine makers of the Southern Highlands .

Centennial Vineyards were recognised for their Centennial Reserve 2010 Pinot Noir, Cherry Tree Hill for their 2006 Reisling and Tertini for their 2009 Pinot Noir. Read more

Flavours of Kangaroo Valley

Flavours of The Valley are delighted to announce 2 new corporate packages for Spring 2011.

Located just 2 hours south of Sydney and 40 minutes from Bowral , Kangaroo Valley is a small boutique farming community that yields award winning gourmet delights.

Flavours of The Valley , owned and operated by Toni Moran can help take the stress out of organisizing an interesting and unique group event which is sure to be a welcome addition to your conference itinerary.

The  tours are designed to inform, inspire and indulge your culinary senses, taking in the sights and tastes of olive groves, award winning wineries , citrus orchards, unique village gardens and even delicious fudge!

If you are more inclined to want a hands on experience, a culinary team cooking class can be arranged in the sanctuary of Flavours of The Valley Headquarters set amongst 120 acres of private bushland.

The two new packages launched for spring encompass both the informative and the hands on and include a Gourmet Foodies Trail package and a Culinary Team Cooking Class. Read more

Hats Off To Our Fabulous Restaurants !

Congratulations to Biota Dining in Bowral  and Eschalot in Berrima , who both recieved a coveted 'Chefs Hat' award from the Sydney Morning Herald this week!

Dining is, of course, an extremely important part of any conference and evidently the Southern Highlands boasts some exceptional eateries!

Biota and Eschalot are definitely two of our favourites for off site dining and both deliver wonderful eating experiences.

Biota Dining, delivers a gastronomic experience incorporating natural flavours and modern techniques. With it's own kitchen garden, artisanal produce and seasonal botanicals are used throughout their delicious and ecclectic menus. Set in a fully renovated, bright indoor/outdoor space with a  relaxed chic ambience, this venue is a stunning addition to the Southern Highlands.

In the neighbouring village of Berrima, Eschalot , the multi 'Chefs Hat' award winning eatery oozes understated elegance and consistently delivers an array of beautiful modern International cuisine. Spring time is a dream at this venue with it's tranquil outlook to the garden and formal courtyard , not to mention the venue itself, which is one of the most significant heritage buildings in the area.

For more information regarding capacities, menus and quotations please contact SHCE on :

p: 02 4861 5973                  

e: info@shce.com.au

Southern Highlands Showcase Success!

Southern Highlands Corporate Events recently successfully represented the region at Sydney’s premiere Events Expo – RSVP: Sydney Events Showcase, at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre – Darling Harbour.

RSVP is Australia’s premier event industry exhibition. High profile, collaborative, creative and comprehensive, it  is the single most essential calendar event for over 220 exhibitors and 5,000 decision makers from the corporate events world.

Firmly established as the networking opportunity for events professionals, 2011 saw RSVP celebrating its 7th year in Sydney as the ultimate showcase for products and service providers in the business.

The 2-day, annually hosted show provided a fantastic opportunity for buyers and sellers to gather, to experience and to be inspired by the impressive showcase that presents the very best the industry has to offer.

Building on SHCE’s success at the showcase in 2010, Carla Offord , Managing Director and founder of SHCE was determined to return bigger and better in 2011 , inviting partners of SHCE to contribute to the 6m x6m stand, making  a collaborative effort to showcase the Southern Highlands to the Corporate Market Place . ‘ I have been truly delighted by the support SHCE has received from our partners who attended the show’ she said. ‘To achieve what we did throughout the two days without their support and commitment, would not have been possible and I sincerely thank them all for their contribution”

Read more

Southern Highland Wines Release 2011 Oldbury Reserve Sauvignon Blanc.

The wait is over! Southern Highland Wines have just released their  new range of Oldbury Reserve.

Following hot on the heels of the award winning 2010 vintage,  the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc is set to become yet another star in this winerys stable.

Other new releases include  2011 Oldbury Reserve Viognier, 2011 Oldbury Reserve Pinot Gris, 2009 SHW Cabernet Sauvignon  and the  2011 SHW Riesling.

To enjoy these and others of the Oldbury Reserve range with a perfectly matched 3 course meal, why not visit Southern Highland Wines  on the evening of  the 20th August for the official launch of the new range where you will also have the opportunity to meet Winemaker Eddie Rossi .

Bookings essential : p 02 4868 2300

Join SHCE at this years RSVP

Join us at this years RSVP Sydney show from 10-11 August 2011 at stand H46