DINE IN THE BINEs

Event 1: Friday 24th January, 2025 4:30pm - 9:30pm

Event 2: Saturday 25th January, 2025 4:30pm - 9:30pm

Enjoy an enchanted evening in Bemboka…

Dine in the Bines is a magical evening celebrating local produce and agriculture. A section of the hop field is transformed into a deluxe space for one weekend only. Visualise a long table nestled set amongst mature hop bines under a starlit sky. This intimate and extremely unique event is offered annually to 100 guests who will leave with an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions:

  • 5-hour sensory and visual immersion into the world of hops

  • Gourmet feast from renowned local caterers using local produce where possible.

    • Grazing boards, canapes, shared platters and a variety of desserts.

  • Beverage of your choice on arrival

  • Live music all evening

  • Personalised, short education session about hops from Ryefield Hops

  • Onsite bar stocked with craft beer, wine, gin and non-alcoholic beverages.

We look forward to hosting you for our dine in the bines experience.

Photos: Honey Atkinson and Candid Files

Videography: Candid Files

Catering photos: Millford acres and Free Range Catering

Dinner

Friday 24th Jan

Free Range Catering

Dave and Cristina Arens

FREE RANGE CATERING MENU

Grazing boards

Bega Heritage Reserve Cheddar, with fig and walnut jam

Salami, prosciutto, cornichons, grilled eggplant and capsicum, pumpkin and cashew dip

Canapés

Kingfish carpaccio, ponzu, avocado

Peking duck boa bun, hoi sin, cucumber, shallot

Mushroom arancini, mozzarella, herbs

Lamb kofta, yogurt, tahini

Shared Main

Braised beef cheek, speck, shallot

Tandoori yellowfin tuna, dahl, raita

Steamed local greens, caramelised tamari

Crisp roasted chats

Brown rice, lentil, cranberry and almond salad

Fresh salad greens with saffron maple dressing, toasted grains

Dessert boards

Lemon meringue tartlet

Pistachio baklava, rosewater

Chocolate and raspberry brownie

Saturday 25th January

Eastwoods of Bermagui

Kelly Eastwood & her crew

EASTWOODS OF BERMAGUI MENU

(menu coming soon!)

Grazing boards

Canapés

Shared Main

Dessert boards

ENTERTAINMENT

Local musicians and performers will provide entertainment all evening.

After dinner, the music will shift to a more upbeat tempo, bringing the dance floor to life.

Friday 24th January: DJ ROSIE ROSE

Saturday 25th January: A local musician/band will be announced soon.

Drinks

A drink on arrival is included in your ticket price. Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the onsite bar.

Craft beer from various breweries (all made with Ryefield Hops)

Limited range of cocktails using local gin

Wine

Non-alcoholic beer

Other non-alcoholic options.

TRANSPORT

Carparking is available on site and accessible parking is available if pre-organised. The farm is less than 1km from Bemboka township and the exact address with directions will be provided prior to the event.


To ensure we get you home safely, Sapphire Coast Buslines will be running private charters from neighbouring towns to Ryefield Hops for a 4:30pm arrival and the bus will leave at the end of the event.

PLEASE BOOK YOUR BUS SEAT SEPARATELY TO YOUR DINNER TICKET!

Pick up will be at major bus stops in the below towns. Pick up times and additional information will be emailed prior to the event.

Pick up and drop off needs to be at the same location for each bus ticket purchased.

Eastern Coach: Tathra + Bega

Southern Coach: Pambula + Merimbula + Wolumla + Candelo

Accommodation

There are some amazing places to stay in the Bega Valley. Some recommendations in the area include;

Bemboka & surrounds:

Bemboka Hotel, Bemboka   (02) 6493 0202 Newly refurbished pub style rooms available.

Bemboka River Cottages, Moran’s Crossing Two cottages available

Bumblebrook Farm Motel, Candelo Multiple cottages available

Merimbula:

Pelican Motor Inn

Ocean View Motor Inn

Merimbula Lake Apartments

Albacore Apartments (please mention Dine in Bines for 10% discount)

PRICING

Dine in the Bines ticket $210 including booking fees and GST

Return Bus Charter $40 including GST

 

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