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A shared table celebration of Gippsland and its abundant food and wine culture

Executive Chef Alejandro Saravia and Gippsland Natural beef producer Paul Crock are teaming up to host Renascence Gippsland, a highlight event of the 25th Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

This unique event gives guests the opportunity to dine al fresco in the paddock at Crocks’ Biran Biran farm overlooking Victoria’s iconic Wilsons Promontory while enjoying the theatre, flavours and textures of Saravia’s Peruvian open-fire cooking.

“Renascence means 'to revive'” said Alejandro.

“My regional lunch celebrates this by bringing guests back to basics and close to the source of food for a classic South American outdoor feast”.

Having been introduced to South Gippsland’s fantastic range of beautiful produce, Saravia is planning a five course menu featuring locally sourced fish, pork, lamb and beef and paring these with premium local wines from Bass Phillip.

“South Gippsland has introduced me to a great range of ingredients, and I have met some tremendous farmers and dedicated people who are doing and making wonderful things.” Alejandro said.

The beautiful setting will see guests seated at communal tables to enjoy a menu created using locally sourced produce cooked over an open fire, including sumptuous grilled meat from Gippsland Natural Beef.

“Having Alejandro to engage so strongly at the grass roots is a great vote of support not only for our beef and lamb, but more importantly for the quality and depth of fare South Gippsland has to offer.” Paul said.