SUNDAY 1 JUNE 2025 | FROM 11:30AM

Celebrate the Mornington Peninsula’s culinary brilliance at the Taste Sorrento Gala Luncheon, a premium dining experience launching the 2025 Taste Sorrento Festival.

Hosted at the luxurious Continental Sorrento, this four-course lunch brings together award-winning chefs from across the region, with perfectly paired wines and cocktails from local producers. Expect elegant dishes, meaningful conversations, and unmatched coastal charm.

Crafted by a dream team of local culinary leaders, the menu showcases top Mornington Peninsula talent including:

Brunno Melo – 2025 AHA Chef of the Year nominee, Head Chef at Audrey’s

Josep Espuga – multi-MICHELIN star and Chef Hat’s winner, Culinary Director at Pt. Leo Estate

Marco Di Pietrantonio – Owner and Chef at Italico Sorrento

Loïc and Kirsty Duchet – Creators of Pompette and Le Capucin Portsea

MasterChef alumni – Kishwar Chowdhury & Cath Collins

Sweet finale by Mubble Sorrento

Proceeds support The Portsea Camp, providing life-changing holiday experiences for children in need.

Tickets include:

Four curated courses + canapés

Matched wine and spirits

Hosted by Russel Howcroft (3AW, Gruen Transfer)

Live chef insights

A luxurious, feel-good food experience by the sea.

Early-bird tickets $170

Full price $200