Top Sydney chefs debut at Hamilton Island Race Week

Hamilton Island Race Week © Salty Dingo 2023
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Sydney chefs Trisha Greentree and Danielle Alvarez, plus winemaker Larry Cherubino, will make their debut during the 39th Hamilton Island Race Week with a beachside food and wine experiences on palm-fringed Catseye Beach.

    The famous annual offshore sailing regatta around the island owned by the Oatley wine-making and yachting family, is on from 17-24 August and is a highlight of the social calendar for sailors and non-sailors alike.

    Alvarez, the force behind Merivale culinary institution Fred’s in Sydney, will serve up a four-course farm-to-table dinner paired with fine wines curated by winemaker Cherubino under his own and Robert Oatley labels.   The Robert Oatley Pennant Cabernet that recently won the International Wine Challenge world’s best Cabernet trophy is among the fine selection.

    Race week highlights

    Tuesday 20 August – Fiesta! at Casamigos Tequila’s ‘House of Friends’. Back by popular demand, start the evening with a Casamigos margarita before diving into a shared feast bursting with the flavours of Mexico.

    Thursday 22 August – Celebrated guest chef Trisha Greentree (Mr Wong’s and Fratelli Paradiso) will take over the coca chu kitchen for an unforgettable Asian-inspired wine-paired menu that emphasises, simplicity, seasonality, and creativity.

    Friday 23 August – Long Lunch by the Sea at Catseye Beach is a Race Week tradition. The sumptuous dining experience is accompanied by Piper-Heidsieck Champagne on arrival and a selection of wines.

    All week, sailors or landlubbers can feel part of the saltwater action from onboard Quantum, the luxurious 120ft super yacht that takes guests to the course twice daily for a front row seat at Australia’s premier offshore keelboat regatta.

    Accommodation special offers

    Limited-edition accommodation during Hamilton Island Race Week is available at a selection of holiday homes and hotels:

    Winter Escape Offer – Three nights or more with 20 per cent off at Reef View, Palm Bungalows and Beach Club. From $1104.

    qualia Race Week Experience Package – stay three nights 19-24 August and receive a complimentary Quantum Spectator Cruise per adult.

    Feature image: Hamilton Island Race Week © Salty Dingo 2023

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