Dilmah Teagustation - Novotel BNE 19/09/2015

[SMJ]

Thought I would post the menu and some photos of the food in case anyone is thinking about attending one of these events.

The menu was put together by the Head Chef at the Novotel Brisbane, the food was also prepared by the Novotel Brisbane kitchen. Each course was matched to a Dilmah tea.

Peter Kuruvita was a good host and provided plenty of information about the food and tea as well as telling some interesting stories. He sat at each of the tables for at least one course so he could speak to everybody.

We had a great time.

The event started with canapes and drinks (including champagne and coughtails) in the lobby bar.

Menu;


Forgot to take a photo of the salmon gravlax……

Tomato confit and basil ice-cream


Scallops


Duck


Sorbet

 

[SMJ]

Panna Cotta


There were lucky door prizes drawn during lunch.

Also, at the end we also received gift bags with the following;

• Half bottle of Taittinger champagne
• Dilmah tea sample pack
• Voucher for one main meal in the Novotel Brisbane restaurant
• Voucher for two course meal and drink in the Novotel Brisbane restaurant

 

[samh004]

Looks really good, how much did this event cost and where did you get the information initially?

 

[puppysparkes]

Looks really good, how much did this event cost and where did you get the information initially?

Most likely from Accor as I did.
http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/showthread.php?t=69972

 

[SMJ]

Most likely from Accor as I did.
Your exclusive invitation to a gourmet experience with Celebrity Chef Peter Kuruvita.

Yes, from Accor, looks like the same email as puppysparkes

 

[puppysparkes]

Panna Cotta
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There were lucky door prizes drawn during lunch.

Also, at the end we also received gift bags with the following;

• Half bottle of Taittinger champagne
• Dilmah tea sample pack
• Voucher for one main meal in the Novotel Brisbane restaurant
• Voucher for two course meal and drink in the Novotel Brisbane restaurant

It looks like you got value for money.

 

[SMJ]

It looks like you got value for money.

We certainly thought so, it was well organised and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.