Stellar lineup of events for Tasting Australia 2023

The 2023 Tasting Australia program has been announced and we're excited Maxwell's Executive Chef, Fabian Lehmann will once again showcase his culinary skills in Jacqui's Food Fetish Producer Showcase Dinner at Victoria Park Social Club and McLaren Vale Made, an excluisve Tasting Australia event hosted at Maxwell.

 

PRODUCER SHOWCASE DINNER | Thursday 4th May 2023
Victoria Park Social Club | $290 per ticket | Click here for more information and tickets

After the sell-out succuss of its debut appearance in 2022, Jacqui's Food Festish is bringing back the Producer Showcase Dinner with a new menu, venue and producer lineup, with acclaimed fine-dining chefs Fabian Lehmann from Maxwell and Scott Huggins from Magill Estate Restaurant. Expect a stellar six-course culinary journey of sheer indulgence featuring South Australia's finest fare. A selection set to include wild-caught southern rock lobster from Ferguson Australia, Mayura Station's full-blood wagyu beef, luxury artisan cheeses by Section 28 and more. Be quick, seats for the night are in high demand and selling fast!

 

McLAREN VALE MADE | Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May 2023
Maxwell Wines | $295 per ticket | Click here for more information and tickets

Lose yourself in the moment at Maxwell as we host two exclusive Tasting Australia lunches over consecutive day, curated by a trio of chefs who share nature as their muse. Be inspired by Maxwell's Executive Chef, Fabian Lehmann, Gill Meller and Danielle Alvarez as they take you on a sensory journey throughout the winery, vineyards and 100-year-old lime cave. Finish in the Maxwell dining room, where a seated six-course lunch awaits. Hear from the chefs throughout the experience and take the opportunity to learn more about their craft and philosophies. Events not to be missed!

 

Maxwell Restaurant recognised as Top 10 Restaurant in SA

MAXWELL RESTAURANT RECOGNISED AS TOP 10 RESTAURANT IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

We’re overjoyed: The Maxwell Restaurant has been recognised as one of the top 10 restaurants in South Australia by Gourmet Traveller in their recent 2023 Restaurant Guide.

Showcasing the best of the Australian dining scene, Gourmet Traveller announced the top 82 restaurants in Australia for 2023 and we’re grateful to be included in this prestigious list. The team of reviewers visited each restaurant unannounced and paid their way so consumers can feel confident every restaurant featured on the list offers a winning experience.

“Our recent inclusion in the SA Top 10 of the Gourmet Traveller 2023 Restaurant Guide is the icing on the cake for what has been an amazing year for our restaurant. Our talented team, lead by Executive Chef Fabian Lehmann, Head Chef Kyle Connor and Restaurant Manager Imogen Henning, deserve every bit of recognition. They work so hard to deliver exceptional standards and it’s truly humbling to be associated with some of the other great SA restaurants making up this elite list.” said General Manager, Jeremy Maxwell.

This esteemed acknowledgement comes off the back of the Maxwell Restaurant being awarded Best Regional Restaurant in SA by delicious.100 and retaining its two Chef Hats at the 2022 Australian Good Food Guide Awards (AGFG).

The Maxwell Restaurant is open for lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon and dinner service from 6:30pm on Saturday. Bookings are essential.

The view to top 82 restaurants in the 2023 Restaurant Guide, visit Gourmet Traveller.

Maxwell Restaurant Wins Best Regional Restaurant

MAXWELL RESTAURANT WINS BEST REGIONAL RESTAURANT IN SA

We’re excited to announce the Maxwell Restaurant has been awarded Best Regional Restaurant and Top 8 in South Australia in this year’s Delicious.100.

After a two-year break, Australia’s most trusted and comprehensive restaurant guide has returned. Delicious.100 is made up of four definitive lists that rank the most exciting, innovative, generous and delicious restaurants across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

“I feel incredibly proud that Maxwell has been named best regional restaurant. Our goal has always been to provide our guests with a special and memorable experience. I am very fortunate to work alongside a very dedicated and hardworking team. This is an incredible acknowledgement of all of the hard work we have all put in.” said Executive Chef, Fabian Lehmann.

General Manager, Jeremy Maxwell added “From the ground up, our passion for producing quality wines and food is pivotal to our success, but this passion is surpassed by the love for sharing our wares and stories with others. This award is incredibly gratifying to know that what we are doing is really making an impact and people are forging lasting memories at the winery.”

It’s an honour to be recognised as one of the best alongside a calibre of outstanding restaurants in South Australia. Congratulations to all other restaurants.

This esteemed award comes off the back of the Maxwell Restaurant retaining its two Chef Hats at the 2022 Australian Good Food Guide Awards (AGFG).

Our restaurant is opened for lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday with sittings from 12 noon and dinner service from 6:30pm on Saturday. Bookings are essential.

For the full list of South Australian Restaurants, visit Deliciou.100

The 2022 Vale Polo Classic

We are thrilled to be supporting the 2022 Vale Polo Classic again this year and if you are looking for an exciting day out please see all the details below. 

Vale Polo Classic, McLaren Vale Oval, Saturday 2 April 2022

The Vale Polo Classic is back for 2022- bigger and better than ever! Enjoy a day out in stunning McLaren Vale enjoying the very best in regional hospitality while taking in LIVE polo action!

SATURDAY APRIL 2ND // 1-9PM

With something for everyone, the 2022 Vale Polo Classic is not to be missed. Join the style set in Club McLaren by securing a VIP High Bar and enjoy a day of exhilarating live polo and incredible food & beverage!

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Enjoy a relaxed day in our new General Admission precinct featuring the McLaren Vale Cellar Door Trail, FREE Children's Activities & Local Food Vendors!

Head to the Vale Polo Classic website for more detail and to secure your tickets.

www.valepoloclassic.com.au
 
Be quick - this is sure to sell out fast!

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Tasting Australia 2022 Events

This year, Maxwell Wines and our very own Chef Fabian Lehmann are once again taking part in the Tasting Australia 2022 – a celebration of eating and drinking!

Tasting Australia is a showcase of all things South Australian: our people, our produce and our place. Each year audiences are invited to step beyond a standard food festival and discover deliciously different experiences that feed their curiosity. Indulgent lunches with friends, boutique beverages served fireside and menus created by world-class chefs are just a taste. 

Chef Fabian Lehmann will be participating in the following events at this year's Tasting Australia. 

L Plates: Fleurieu Finesse - 30 April 

Chef Fabian Lehmann will be at TAFE SA, Regency Park for a fun, hands-on three-hour session. It will be held in a commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment. All ingredients are supplied – you simply need to turn up and enjoy!

Click here for more information and tickets. 

The Producers Dinner – 5 May

Jacqui’s Food Fetish brings you an exclusive dining experience where acclaimed fine-dining chefs Scott Huggins of Magill Estate Restaurant and Chef Fabian Lehmann will create a six-course menu showcasing ingredients from some of SA’s finest producers.

Click here for more information and tickets. 

The Great Shiraz Dinner – 7 May

A celebration of shiraz in all its richly textured glory, and a meal uniting three of the hottest names in dining today. Including and our very own Chef Fabian Lehmann, Annie Smithers, and Dave Pynt will all be putting together menus that utilise the regional produce at the height of its season and take months of careful planning. This dinner is showcasing South Australia’s shiraz from the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley.

Click here for more information and tickets. 

Maxwell Restaurant Wins Two Chef Hats

We are delighted to announce that Maxwell Restaurant has retained its two Chef Hats at the 2022 Australian Good Food Guide Awards (AGFG).

The national awards, set up in 1982 to recognise exceptional chefs, are presented for the standard of a restaurant’s food alone – with a focus on ingredients, taste, presentation, and the techniques used. The results are compiled from anonymous dining by AGFG inspectors, and the reviews sent to them from the public. 

Our Head Chef, Fabian Lehmann said: “We are delighted to have received two Chef Hats at the recent AGFG awards. It is testament to the hard-working team here at Maxwell and the exceptional quality of the food that we use from our local, South Australian food producers”.

General Manager, Jeremy Maxwell added: “A huge congratulations to Chef Lehmann and his team on another well-deserved award win! The feedback from our guests about our multi-course tasting menu has been incredible and we are so pleased that the AGFG judges agree!” 

Congratulations to all our fellow AGFG winners and everyone in the industry having survived what has been a challenging year!

Our award-winning restaurant is open for lunch Friday, Saturday & Sunday with sittings from 12 noon and dinner service from 6:30 pm on Saturday evening. We exclusively offer a  multi-course tasting menu priced at $130 per person. 

Bookings essential - click here or call 8323 8200.

 

 

 

Click here for more information on the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hat Awards