Western Australia Gourmet Escape: Margaret River Beach BBQ & The Village Festival Hub
Experience the extraordinary culinary events taking place at the highly anticipated Western Australia Gourmet Escape festival. A mecca for foodies and aspiring sommeliers everywhere, you’ll find the region’s finest drops, best local produce and mouthwatering dining options here in a glorious beachside setting. You’re invited to take part in two vibrant events across two days, which celebrate all things food and wine: the Gourmet Beach BBQ and The Village, both held at Margaret River.
You’ll have the opportunity to experience this food and wine utopia against the backdrop of Margaret River’s premium wineries, sun-kissed vineyards, serene river vistas and stunning beaches. Start with the Gourmet Beach BBQ, which takes place along the pristine shores of Castle Rock Beach. Step foot on the sand, breathe in the aromas of sizzling, succulent meats, take a sip of craft beer or local wine and sway to the music. Meanwhile, a celebratory showcase of the region’s finest culinary produce awaits at The Village, an outdoor platform for Western Australia’s diverse food, wine and produce offerings, with demonstrations by local and international chefs.
Your two-day experience includes:
- One ticket to the Gourmet Beach BBQ held at Castle Rock Beach with canapés, beer and wine and a decadent barbeque feast
- One ticket to The Village, an outdoor showcase of chefs, food, award-winning wines and produce from the Western Australia region
- Access to talks and demonstrations from chefs, sommeliers and local artisan producers at The Village
The Experience – Tickets to two of Western Australia Gourmet Escape festival’s highly anticipated events
Foodies, global celebrity and local chefs, wine personalities and critics far and wide flock to this culinary corner of Australia to experience some of the best food, wine and produce the region has to offer. Margaret River is renowned for its abundance of wineries and artisan food, so it’s only fitting that two of the Gourmet Escape festival’s most sought-after events take place here.
The Gourmet Beach BBQ is anything but your average beachside cook off. The postcard perfect Castle Rock Beach plays host to this vibrant event; white sand underfoot and the gentle crashing of turquoise waves gives this entire event a dreamy feel. Be greeted with delicious canapés, toast the day with beer and wine and dine on a gourmet BBQ feast.
Take your tastebuds on a wild pilgrimage across Western Australia’s diverse and spectacular food and wine scene at The Village. This hub of culinary and lifestyle stalls offers a whole new world to peruse. Sample award-winning wines like buttery chardonnays and dry cab savs, as well as local cheeses and craft beers, fresh seafood and truffle-infused treats. Demonstrations and talks are led by some of the hottest chefs, who will impart their expert knowledge on all things food and wine.
Your experience begins with the Gourmet Beach BBQ on Castle Rock Beach, Margaret River, on Friday 19 November or Saturday 20 November 2021. Your second event is The Village showcase on Saturday 20 November or Sunday 21 November 2021. Margaret River is a three-hour drive south of Perth International Airport (PER).
Flights, accommodation and transfers are not included in your package and must be purchased separately.
Want to know more about Margaret River? Our insider travel guide includes handpicked places to eat and drink, the best activities in the area, and special experiences to make your trip memorable.
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Gourmet Beach BBQ Lunch or Dinner: Friday 19 November or Saturday 20 November 2021, Castle Rock Beach, Margaret River
Begin your epicurean extravaganza with a Gourmet Beach BBQ. Will you be indulging in a lunchtime feast or a dinner timed for the sunset? Both lunch and dinner sessions begin with canapés on arrival before your lunch or dinner as well as beer and wine to accompany a gourmet barbecue feast.
Meals: Canapés on arrival, gourmet barbecue lunch or dinner and drinks (wine, beer and soft drinks)
The Village: Saturday 20 November or Sunday 21 November 2021, Margaret River
The following day, set out and explore The Village, the hub of the festival. It’s here at The Village you’ll get to experience the finest produce and award-winning wines Western Australia has to offer. Tickets include entry into The Village alongside several curated features including demonstrations by local and global celebrity chefs. Be sure to take advantage of the many meal stations, selected wine tastings, bars and produce stalls available throughout at an additional cost.
Want to know more about Margaret River? Our insider travel guide includes handpicked places to eat and drink, the best activities in the area, and special experiences to make your trip memorable.