From the 10th November – 22nd December Kitchen Takeover hosted over 1500 diners who said “Au revoir” to an average Christmas experience and “Enchante” to a festive French feast, as they were transported to ‘The City of Lights’ by culinary creatives Shane Yardley and Ian Harrison through a five course degustation.
Because Noël is a time for giving, and Kitchen Takeover is known for our love of bringing the community together, diners were asked to bring a secret Santa foodie gift that was either brewed, baked, picked, pickled, purchased, preserved or anything in between.
WHAT WAS ON THE MENU?
Salade De SaisonSeasonal vegetables - fromage - grapefruit - leak oil - rocket
Drinks Pairing: Pyramid Valley Sauvignon +
Terrine De Canard Ou ChampignonsDuck or mushroom rilette – prune chutney – port gel
Drinks Pairing: Carrick Joseph Riesling
Boeuf Ou Aubergine Bourguignon Aged eye fillet or aubergine steak – mushroom jus – potato dauphinous
Drinks Pairing: Matt Connell Rendition Pinot Noir or Gnarly Head Zinfandel
Mousse De Fromage Brie or cashew cheese – Te Puke truffle honey – sourdough cracker
Drinks Pairing: The Cider Factorie French Cider
Pavlova au Cafe Coffee meringue – orange chocolate sorbet – Kahlua gel
Drinks Pairing: Grand Marnier
“The most amazing evening, a whole eating experience. Can recognise the thought, planning and culinary genius that has gone into creating a magical evening where you are not left wanting. Definitely get the hype and you have a new addict here. We’ll be looking out for future events for sure.”
“Get your friends together to get transported to France for an evening of gastronomy. Savour your taste buds with a twist on French cuisine best enjoyed with the optional wine matches. Definitely something.”
“Our third Kitchen Takeover and again it exceeded expectations. The experience, communication, the atmosphere, venue, decorations and of course the food – excellent!!! We are so lucky to have this available in our city. As long as this is around we will always attend, it’s absolutely worth it.”
