Grove to Table: a Culinary Journey
Coming to Esperance – 20th & 21st September 2024
After the success of our first event in the Off the Beaten Track series, we are heading down to the coastal town of Kepa Kurl (Esperance) to host another uniquely West Australian experience Grove to Table: a Culinary Journey, an outdoor dining event nestled amongst an olive grove.
We are excited to launch this event with Grounded: Esperance Hiking Festival, a three day festival to shine a spotlight on Esperance’s hiking trails. After a day of exploring, join us in the evening to unwind with the best local produce the region has to offer. With September set to be even more beautiful than usual with the wildflower season in full swing, this event is not one to miss for visitors and locals alike.
Join us amongst the olive grove by night for an incredible dining experience that showcases local and native Australian ingredients, award winning wine and coastally inspired spirits.The evening will begin at a tiny cabin, where you’ll be given a glimpse into the off grid, secluded experiences in nature that Heyscape creates across our beautiful state.
Nestled under the olive trees at Yirri Grove is a husband and wife duo’s olive farm that’s home to award winning olive oil, a farm shop, and restaurant, where a few of our tiny cabins are located. Once again, we will be partnering with Fervor, renowned for a generous approach to their roving dining experience, world-class cuisine and love and respect for native ingredients. Each dish will be wine matched with a wonderful range of Great Southern wines, produced by Denmark wine producer La Violetta. The team at the Esperance Distillery Co will also be joining us, providing guests with a welcome cocktail featuring their locally distilled spirits infused with Esperance native botanicals. The Distillery will also have additional cocktails available for purchase for guests. Perth jazz singer Catherine Summers and her band will also be joining us, guaranteeing a fabulous night of music under the stars.
Your ticket includes:
- Canapés and a 4 course degustation
- Welcome cocktail on arrival provided by Esperance Distillery Co
- Wine pairing from La Violetta wines for each course
- Return transport to the event from Esperance town centre
- Live music from Catherine Summers jazz trio
- Chance to win door prizes from Heyscape and collaborators
A few of our tiny cabins are available for your Esperance adventure! Book here.
The location of this event is weather dependent. Dietaries requirements can be catered for. The menu will be released closer to the date.
Off the Beaten Track:
Dine Amongst the Vines
A new and exciting event created to put a spotlight on the lesser known hidden gems across our beautiful backyard. Dine Amongst the Vines is the first of a series of
Off the Beaten Track events across Western Australia hosted by Heyscape whose mission is to unlock unique experiences in unique locations.
With the power of special collaborations, Heyscape has joined forces with the passionate team at Fervor, renowned for their world class cuisine and roving dining experience, and the husband and wife duo at the award-winning Whicher Ridge Wines where you will find the first and only wine sensory garden in Australia!
Join us for a special evening dining in the South West, under the stars and amongst the vines in a unique family owned vineyard that is off the beaten track. An evening where you will get to see a lesser-known side of Busselton, and all that this beautiful location has to offer from touring a tiny cabin, to being greeted by the abundant local wildlife and then being seated amongst the beautiful vines and served dishes that are locally inspired, using ingredients from the sensory garden and paired perfectly with local small-batch vino.
Ticket includes:
- Be the first to see the inside of a newly renovated Heyscape cabin
- Canapes & welcome drink on arrival
- Five-course wine-matched degustation
- The chance to win door prizes from Heyscape and Whicher Ridge
Bus from Busselton available at an additional cost (add on ticket)
Photo credit: Josh Ball, Martin Callow and Paris Hawken
Menu
Canapés | Boab yoghurt/ bottaga
Emu Liver parfait/ Emu plum powder/ Emu plum gel/ Brioche
Fervor Fingerlime/ Wattle + Flaxseed cracker
Boab tuber/ Oatmeal cracker/ Koji soured cream/ Dooja Togarashi
Wines | Whitetail Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Chardonnay
Redtail Sparkling Shiraz
Course 1 | Bunya/ Paperbark/ Samphire/ Native lemongrass
Wine | Elevage Sauvignon Blanc
Course 2 | Mussels/ Marron Broth/ Seaweed/ Orange Thyme
Wine | Henry Road Chardonnay
Course 3 | Kangaroo/ Davidson plum/ Saltbush/ olive bush
Wine | Elevation Cabernet Sauvignon
Wattleseed Damper/ Smoked butter/ Vegemite
Course 4 | Quandongs/ Sandalwood nuts/ Riberry
Wine | Mademoiselle V Viognier
Petit Fours