An exclusive long lunch celebrating Newcastle Food Month, hosted by The Wilderness Chef, a multi award winning private dining and catering business.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 12th of April, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Pier Ninety Seven - 97 Hannell St, Wickham NSW
From The Valley to the Sea
As part of Newcastle Food Month, we are proud to present “From The Valley to the Sea”, a one off exclusive dining experience hosted at Pier Ninety Seven, a shared dining experience with live music and stunning views over Newcastle Harbour. This long lunch celebrates the incredible food culture of Newcastle and the surrounding region.
This indulgent long lunch features a carefully curated five course individually plated menu, designed by our chefs to showcase the very best produce from both the land and sea. Each course is thoughtfully paired with exquisite Hunter Valley wines from Pepper Tree Wines, selected to complement and elevate every dish. Expect refined flavours, seasonal ingredients and a relaxed yet elevated dining experience.
What’s included:
Canapé on arrival with a glass of bubbles
Starter with a paired wine
Entrée with a paired wine
Main Course with a paired wine
Dessert with a sweet wine to finish
Live Musician
Panoramic views of Newcastle Harbour
Chef designed bespoke menu
Each course has been intentionally designed to flow seamlessly, creating a memorable dining journey from start to finish.
About The Wilderness Chef
The Wilderness Chef is a multi-award-winning private dining and catering business located in Newcastle, NSW. With over ten years of experience, the business has delivered exceptional dining experiences across the Hunter region, Tasmania and New Zealand. Founded by Cooper Thomas, formerly the executive chef of local Newcastle restaurants, The Wilderness Chef is known for chef designed menus, premium service and refined event dining.
Boasting more than 220 five star reviews, the business is proud to be one of the top rated catering providers in the Newcastle and Hunter region.
About Pepper Tree Wines
For over thirty years, Pepper Tree Wines has been a beacon for quality wine in the heart of Hunter wine country. Founded in 1991, it continues to flourish as one of the stalwart wine companies of the region.
Pepper Tree Wines started with a focus on grapes from the Hunter Valley but today, the roots run deep for owner John Davis, with vineyard sites in four premium wine growing regions across Australia.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 12th of April, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Pier Ninety Seven - 97 Hannell St, Wickham NSW
