Good Afternoon.
I have just spoken with the chefs at Euro.
Lunch is confirmed for Saturday 28th April commencing 12.30pm.
There will be TWO options with regard to lunch.
Option 1: 7 Course degustation menu showcasing the very finest NZ cuisine. This option will include non-alcoholic drinks, including tea and coffee. Price for that is $250AUD.
Option 2: As above with the addition of champagne/coughtails on arrival, along with matching wines for all 7 courses. Price for that is $400AUD.
This is not a "cheap lunch", nor is it intended to be. This is an "experience" to enjoy an afternoon with like-minded people, enjoying fine food and fine wine. We will not be enduring the "basic" wines at all.
Simon Gault has agreed to be "hands-on" for the day and will lead the cooking, along with his operations manager, head chef at Euro and the sous chef at Euro. I have also asked that particular staff members are there to look after our group. This team of chefs will be working EXCLUSIVELY for our group during the whole afternoon. Our area will be blocked off to the general public and all guests will have a chance to sit at the "chefs table" and watch some of the dishes being created. I expect we will finish around 5 - 6pm just in time for some post lunch drinks at the Hilton.
I have mentioned the possibility of a couple of options including a "steak" at Jervois. We can do this on either the Friday night or Sunday lunch/dinner.
Also, if enough people are interested, we can visit some wineries on the Sunday during the day and do some tasting.
As I have mentioned before, it is now time to confirm the numbers. I have had several PM's and I would ask that others who have not yet responded to please do so as soon as possible. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements. I'm allergic to nuts so there will be none featuring on the menu. Anything aside from that, please advise. Vegetarians and Vegans will be catered for if required. Please also ensure you let me know if you are travelling alone or with a +1.
Once we have finalised the numbers, I will advise via email of payment procedure.
I would prefer you email me rather than PM as my inbox fills quite quickly.
[email protected]
Please also let me know if you require a guest pass for the F Lounge in either SYD or MEL and I will see if I can pull some strings.
Finally, just a reminder if you are staying at the Hilton or Pullman, please let me know. We will be having some drinks on Friday and Saturday night and I'd like it if most people can attend.
We may need to reduce the numbers and if so it will be on this basis. 1st in, top priority if I know you or you are "referred" by another AFF member whom I know. ANY member "referred" by ANY of the Mods.
I'm looking forward to a fantastic weekend and if you know anything about "bossreggie" you will know that you will be in for a treat. This may not be something you do every weekend, but it will be something you will remember for a very long time.
I look forward to seeing you all on the weekend.
This will be an interactive lunch and Simon will be able to answer questions and chat with all members of our group. He will also be attending "drinks" at the Hilton with those of us staying at the hotel.
