One of the most popular social events of Airlie Beach Race Week is back this year and organisers are pleased to bring a Pacific Island extravaganza to the Tropical Island themed Long Lunch and Wine Tasting.
Held on Sunday, August 14, the lunch is set to be one of the region’s best culinary events of the year and features five courses which are each paired with matching wines.
Enjoy a lime and lemon sorbet to cleanse the palette, followed by marinated baby octopus, beef carpaccio, baked coral trout and then finished with a vanilla bean panna cotta.
All dishes are prepared utilising the best local produce, showcasing the various cuisines from the islands, including tropical fruits, seafoods and other delicacies.
Each course has been specially designed by the head chef and inspired by her Fijian culture.
This fragrant festival of food is set to the backdrop of the Coral Sea with the elegant long table setting located on the Sailing Club balcony which overlooks Pioneer Bay and the racecourse with the opportunity to see colourful sails glide by on the horizon.
The afternoon kicks off at noon and guests are welcome to stay on into the evening festivities with Emma Pask and the All Stars playing on the Festival Village lawn directly below the balcony from 4.30pm.
What: Tropical Island Long Table Lunch
Where: The balcony at Whitsunday Sailing Club
Time: 12pm until late
Price: $115
Book: Whitsunday Tickets
