Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Italian Long Lunch at The Dairy

This Mother’s Day, we’re bringing back our much-loved Italian Long Lunch—an afternoon of delicious food, shared stories, and family-style celebration.

For nearly a century, The Dairy at Burringbar has been nestled among lush green fields, rolling hills, Jersey cows, and happy hens. Our family has been its caretakers for almost 50 years, with three generations growing up here—milking house cows, collecting eggs, making butter and cheese, and coming together for long, abundant meals with those we love.

Food has always been at the heart of our Italian heritage. Some of our fondest memories are of lingering lunches with Nonna on special occasions like Mother’s Day—where the table was filled with handmade pasta, wood-fired bread, slow-roasted meats, and seasonal vegetables. Laughter, stories, and love were always the main ingredients.

Now, we invite you to share in that tradition with your own loved ones. As the afternoon sun filters through the trees, take your seat at our long table and enjoy a generous Italian feast, inspired by the flavours of our family’s villages in both northern and southern Italy.

Whether you're celebrating your mum, your nonna, or simply gathering with those who feel like home—this is a beautiful way to mark the day.

☔ A marquee will be in place in case of rain, so the celebration continues no matter the weather.
🥂 BYO welcome

Bookings are now open – we’d love to have you with us.

Your ticket includes a sumptuous traditional Italian feast.
You can bring your own wine or beer, we will supply the glasses. We will have non-alcoholic refreshments available.
Parking is available on-site in the front paddock (we will meet and direct you) or at the Rail Trail UPPER BURRINGBAR Car Park.
The dairy is a stone's throw from the rail trail so ride your bike for a guilt-free lunch.
Dietary requirements can be accommodated but only with 7 days advance notice, so please let us know when you book.
You must wear closed-in flat shoes... you will be in the paddock under the tree.
Also please bring sunscreen and a hat.
We love puppies and other animals, but this is a working farm, so dogs and pets are not allowed.
This is a non-smoking event
In the event of rain, the long lunch will be hosted under the cover of a marquee
Children are welcome, but no discounts are available.