One of our goals with the 100 Mile Banquet is to put on an event that is as green and environmentally friendly as possible. Many of our producers are organic or biodynamic. Packaging will be kept to a minimum as we will be collecting most ingredients direct from the producer — and, of course, we’re also keeping food miles to a minimum by sticking to our 100-mile radius. Wherever possible, we’re using recycled products for things such as gift bags, tickets, flyers and other printing supplies. And in the kitchen, we’ll be using biodegradable rubbish bags, composting food scraps, and cleaning up with environmentally friendly products. It’s all part of our philosophy that great tasting food doesn’t have to cost the earth!
Archive for October, 2009
Treading lightly
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on October 29, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Follow the signs …
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on October 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Local companies are supporting the 100 Mile Banquet in so many ways. Barrier Signs, based in Taree, is kindly making and donating the signs that will guide you to our venue, Stroud Monastery. Since 1982, Barrier Signs has been taking advantage of the latest developments in technology to supply signage for everyone from the traffic control industry to major corporations and small businesses. For further information, visit their website: www.barriersigns.com.au
Introducing our chef!
Posted in The Team on October 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
In charge of our delicious menu is trained chef, Angela Hutchins. Angela has years of experience in the hospitality industry, working as a chef for various catering companies and à la carte restaurants — including a stint at Sydney’s popular Watermark Restaurant — as well as running her own highly successful gourmet sandwich business in Manly. Since moving to Stroud, Angela has started up King Street Kitchen which makes home-style oven-baked and natural muesli. Her range is available at the Newcastle City Farmers Market or you can order direct by calling 02 4994 5993.
Creative flair!
Posted in The Team on October 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Lending her creative talents to the banquet is local mosaic artist, Paula Cole. Paula is responsible for our wonderful logo and will also be creating a mosaic to stand as the centrepiece for the banquet. With a background in drawing, painting and design, Paula turned her focus to mosaics six years ago. Today her work is exhibited at select locations and she is also happy to take on commissions. More examples of her mosaic art can be seen at her website: http://www.peachtreemosaics.com
Seriously good wine …
Posted in Banquet 2009, Producers on October 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The wines of Mill Creek vigneron Helen Gillard are the perfect complement to our sensational 100 Mile Banquet menu. Nestled between Peppers Mountain and the clean waters of Mill Creek, Helen’s six-acre Mill Creek Vineyard sits on a perfect north-facing hill with volcanic and loam soils. Here, the days are warm and, importantly, the nights are cool. Helen’s masterly oversight transforms the fruit from Mill Creek’s own fully developed Shiraz plantings as well as premium Semillon vines in the Hunter Valley into a range of seriously good wines that also includes a Sauvignon Blanc and a Beaujolais-style Soft Red. Mill Creek wines are available at two of Newcastle’s finest restaurants — Bistro Tartine in Cleary Street, Hamilton, and Rocksalt in Hannell Street, Wickham — or from the producer each Sunday at Newcastle City Farmers Market. For optional vineyard pick-up call 02 4994 5082.
Our venue – Stroud Monastery
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on October 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Stroud Monastery, with its function hall the Gunya Chiara, is truly a wonderful spot. Nestled in an idyllic bushland setting, it simply oozes character. Originally established by Sisters from the Anglican Community of Saint Clare, today it is leased by the Franciscan Association to the Samaritans Foundation. It’s the perfect place to hold workshops, retreats or gatherings such as ours!
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