In an Australian exclusive, Polperro hosts world class chef Kevin Cherkas of Cuca Restaurant, for the Australian Swig & Nibble debut.
Internationally acclaimed Cuca Restaurant of Bali will present an Australian Exclusive Event at Polperro Bistro this October. Reaching Australian shores for the first time, Michelin trained chef Kevin Cherkas (ex. El Bulli, Arzak, La Broche, Daniel) has teamed up with winemaker Sam Coverdale to present the Australian debut of Cuca’s unique dining experience ‘Swig & Nibble’ at the popular vineyard facing venue on the Mornington Peninsula.
‘Swig & Nibble’ is one of the most unique and memorable dining events, hosted only in the most iconic venues. The event has travelled throughout Asia in Shangri-la Makati in Manila, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud and Pullman Rooftop Bar in Jakarta. This will be the first time that the event has ever been held outside South East Asia.
Polperro’s Red Hill property was selected as the exclusive event venue for its unique Australian landscape, together with the reputation of the bistro and Sam Coverdale’s premium wines. The joint ethos of the established restaurants attitude towards food and the quality of the local produce in the Mornington Peninsula region, sealed the deal.
‘Swig & Nibble’ will take diners on a flavour- centric journey, presenting nine uniquely crafted signature bites, inventively presented and paired with Sam’s Polperro and Even Keel wines. Leading the culinary feast will be award-winning Chef and CUCA co-creator, Canadian-born Kevin Cherkas, whose super-impressive culinary resume reveals stints at three Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and Spain, including legendary El Bulli. Kevin is known as “one of the friendliest, funniest, multi-awarded and most talented young chefs in the world.”
Over the past year Polperro has earned its stripes hosting dining events with Melbourne based producers who sing to the same tune as Polperro – presenting food and wine with unassuming quality and bloody great flavour. Sam says “Teaming up with producers creates a really great vibe, diners absolutely love to try something new. After nailing a few events with some top Australian winemakers and chefs, I had this wild idea of collaborating with Cuca, a restaurant that blew my socks off in Bali, before I new it we’d locked in this amazing Michelin-star trained chef and were flying them over to Polperro to showcase this incredible event.”
Both Polperro and Cuca share the same ethos, a modern outlook, love of
local homegrown produce and a casual dining approach, which lets the food speak for itself. The event will see Polperro’s kitchen team , including head chef Daniel Kerekes, working along side Cuca’s entire senior team, to bring local Mornington Peninsula produce to life. Kevin says, “we start by getting the basics right: the most amazing ingredients carefully selected and sourced exclusively from local producers to maximize freshness, support local farmers and growers and showcase the uniqueness of delicious Mornington Peninsula products.”
Event Details
Both Polperro and Cuca share the same ethos, a modern outlook, love of local homegrown produce and a casual dining approach, which lets the food speak for itself. The event will see Polperro’s kitchen team , including head chef Daniel Kerekes, working along side Cuca’s entire senior team, to bring local Mornington Peninsula produce to life. Kevin says, “we start by getting the basics right: the most amazing ingredients carefully selected and sourced exclusively from local producers to maximize freshness, support local farmers and growers and showcase the uniqueness of delicious Mornington Peninsula products.”
This will be an un-missable event for any food lover. It is the only opportunity to experience Cuca’s first exclusive dining event in Australia. Ticket sales will be launched to the general public in early August- $225 inclusive of food and matched wines. Limited tickets available for this sell-out event.
Swig and Nibble will run from October 7th – 9th for lunch and dinner – 6 exclusive events over 3 days.
‘Swig & Nibble’
$225 per person
October 7th-9th –Lunch and Dinner service.
Polperro Bistro, 150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill 3937.
03 5989 2471
polperrowines.com.au
Bookings: bistro@polperrowines.com.au or ph. 03 5989 2471
