Ballarat locals need no assurance that their town has got the goods when it comes to quality food and produce, however, outsiders may need a little more convincing.
In light of proving what Ballarat has to offer, Ballarat Regional Tourism, numerous venues and Broadsheet have teamed up to put together a pop-up restaurant.
The event will be launched exclusively to social media influencers (including the likes of Holly Titheridge (@_hollyt), Matthew Deutscher (@oakandink), Melanie Lionello (@naturally_nutritious), and Jackson Thomas (@jaxthomasmusic)) via a personalised food experience throughout the day.
Following the launch the pop up at Housey Housey will host various other food operators from Ballarat in putting on a Sunday roast from May 29 – June 19. The full run-down of events are below.
Week one, Sunday 29 May
The chef: Mick Nunn, Salt Kitchen Charcuterie
The main event: Rib of grass fed Sage Beef, dripping potatoes, maple roast parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, oxtail jus and horseradish cream.
Week two, Sunday 5 June
The chef: Peter Ford, Peter Ford Catering
The main event: Slow-roasted Glen Greenock Lamb, creamy clay pot potatoes, sherry roasted root vegetables, golden nuggets, confit garlic, Summerfield Shiraz and lamb jus.
Week three, Sunday 12 June
The chef: Suzi Fitzpatrick, Catfish Thai
The main event: Crown roast of Tarna Valley free range pork, apple stuffing, salty black bean sauce and Mt Egerton winter vegetables.
Week four, Sunday 19 June
The chef: Shannon Easton, Craig’s Royal Hotel
The main event: Porchetta of Western Plains Pork, duck fat potatoes and orbs of joy.
The Sunday roasts will take place at Housey Housey in Ballarat. Tickets to each event are $40 and include a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
More information can be found via the website and tickets can be purchased here after the launch on May 21.
Images courtesy of Tony Evans Photography.
