Food  

Wine and Waves combines the diversity of signature restaurant dishes with multicultural offerings to ensure a wide range of menu selections. And further delighting the taste buds, Wine and Waves also features a selection of produce and products home grown and made right here in our beautiful region.

The Verandah Restaurant

With a long history and reputation within the Hunter, the Verandah Restaurant continues their long-standing relationship with Wine and Waves as they join the event for their third year.

The Verandah Restaurant is Matt’s first restaurant in the Hunter Valley and is situated on the well known boutique winery “Calais Estate”.  

With a distinctly modern Australian tapas style cuisine, The Verandah restaurant is a very popular local haunt.

What’s on the Menu?

o   Cayenne and cumin baby calamari with lime aioli

o   Grilled zucchini fritter with harissa

o   Classic Belgium chocolate jaffa tart with pistachio cream

For more information please visit www.verandahrestaurant.com.au

Nelson Bay Seafood’s

What’s on the Menu?

Prawn & Oyster Platter, Large King Prawns, Oysters, Blue Swimmer Crabs and Lobsters – all fresh local produce of Nelson Bay.  

Over the last two years Big Bang Natural Food have introduced an innovative and delicious product into the Australian market. It derives from the traditional Venezuelan cachapas. Similar to a pancake but made out of corn, it is served as a savoury meal or as a sweet appetizer or dessert, suitable for any time of day. 

What’s on the Menu?

Savoury menu served with tomato and lettuce

• Char grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese and avocado
• Feta and Spinach
• Glazed Ham and Mozzarella

Sweet menu to be served with your choice of decadent toppings

• Strawberry, Whipped Cream & Vanilla Ice Cream.
• Banana, Creamy Mango & Vanilla Ice Cream
• Caramelized Pineapple & Vanilla Ice Cream

Visit Big Bang Natural Food at www.bigbangnf.com

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar

Crust has revolutionised the pizza bar concept, creating a model that’s unique and exciting. Their aim is to change the perception of pizza from a cheap and nasty fast food item to an enjoyable healthier dining experience. They have also become the first Pizza brand to be awarded the Heart Foundations Tick of Approval for 6 of its pizzas.

GOURMET PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS

A delight for your taste buds, Wine and Waves will also feature a selection of local produce and products that are made right here in our beautiful region.

Pukara Estate

Pukara Estates Extra Virgin Olive Oils are among Australia’s best, winning more than 50 awards in shows nationally, including the prestigious Australian Olive Association National Show. The estate produces distinctive, sophisticated and flavoursome Extra Virgin Olive Oils of the highest quality, as well as a range of very popular balsamic vinegars, dukkahs, tapenades, mayonnaises, olives and more.

Visitors to Pukara Estate can relax, taste and purchase a full range of oils and vinegars along with many other gourmet products on display, as well as see the olive press and learn about olive oil production first hand.

For a range of Pukara gourmet products, visit www.pukaraestate.com.au

Hunter Belle Cheese

A full range of award winning cheeses will be available to taste and purchase during the festival.

Special Wine & Waves Festival offer!

Hunter Belle Cheese Platter - everything you need for a complete cheese feast! This pack includes 5 hand made cheeses, biscuits, relish and a knife & serviette.

Visit Hunter Belle Cheese at www.hunterbellecheese.com.au

Lush Berries

Visit Lush Berries at the festival to experience the finest rich red strawberries, hand-dipped in milk or dark chocolate, presented ready for your tasting pleasure.

To see their fabulous range of strawberries, cookies and gourmet preserves visit Lush Berries at www.lushberries.com.au