'Locally Grown' - A Dinner With Chef Joel Bickford & Sommelier Alex Kirkwood

'LOCALLY GROWN' - A DINNER WITH CHEF JOEL BICKFORD & SOMMELIER ALEX KIRKWOOD

Following last year’s sell-out success, Hotel Canobolas is proud to present 'Locally Grown' for a 2026 edition, led by Chef Joel Bickford (ARIA, Shell House, The Grill at The International) and Sommelier Alex Kirkwood (Shell House, Rockpool Bar & Grill).

Set in the Summer Street Bar & Dining Room, this four-course dinner is a celebration of the region’s producers. Expect a produce-first menu that captures the season: seasonal vegetables, local, ethically raised meats, and specialties from farms around Orange. Each dish will be paired with Orange wines selected to highlight the region’s cool-climate elegance and diversity.

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Racine Bakery bread & cultured butter

Nashdale Heirloom Vegetables, whipped sheep's milk, “cured” local charcuterie

Borenore Black Figs, bullhorn peppers, stracciatella, pedro Ximenez

Raw Margra Lamb, buttermilk, peas, pistachio, clover

Pine Mushroom Pithivier, pickled walnut, green peppercorn

Milk Braised Trunkey Suckling Pig, genovese, fusilli, spigarello

Speckle Park Pichana, slippery jacks, chestnuts, fermented garlic

Turnip Gratin, leek cream

Coal-Roasted Corn, snake beans, market cat hemp seed miso

Radicchio, local beets, radish, raspberry vinegar

Cottesbrook Honey, quince tart, hazelnuts & jersey milk ice cream

Local Cheeses & Condiments

4 Course Menu with Wine Pairing $245pp
Summer Street Bar & Dining Room, The Hotel Canobolas
Friday 27th March, 6:30pm