The Shoalhaven Food Network will be hosting its first More Than Lunch series, running from March through to November 2025.

Iconic restaurants, wineries and food producers have been selected to provide an immersive experience. In addition to a specially created two course lunch starting with a glass of something delicious on arrival, diners will be treated to a guest speaker, or tour of the brewery, winery, restaurant or farm, or culinary demonstration of the finest food and beverage products. Head chefs, proprietors and producers will share their insights and experiences. Lunches will be held among the vines and groves in Autumn, by a cosy fire in Winter, under shady trees and by the water in Summer or surrounded by art and the Shoalhaven landscape in Spring. Each establishment will bring something special to the More Than Lunch experience. A lucky door prize will add to the fun.

More Than Lunch will be held at one venue in the region on the first Friday of each month. Keep a lookout on the Shoalhaven Food Network website for more details and booking information. The line-up so far is:

• 7 March: Highgrove Kangaroo Valley, Caterina and Kangaroo Valley Olives, Kangaroo Valley. Bookings open.
• 4 April: Pelican Shores, Sussex Inlet
• 16 May: Giovanni Pilu, Sandbar, Huskisson
• 6 June: Cupitt's Winery, Ulladulla / Milton
• 4 July: Ponte at The Growers, Nowra
• 1 August: Ramox Cafe Bundanon, Illaroo
• 5 September: Altar Bar, Milton
• end September: Jim Wild's Oysters, Greenwell Point