New Zealand Chardonnay Showcase Tasting

Italian Long Lunch with Sir John Kirwan & Farina

Join us for a truly special afternoon hosted by Sir John Kirwan, whose lifelong love affair with Italy - and the people behind its great wines - spans more than 30 years. Through his label JK.14 Wines, Sir John has brought together a collection of wines and liqueurs from producers he personally knows and trusts, each chosen not just for quality, but for the stories, friendships and traditions behind them. This exclusive six-course Italian long lunch celebrates that journey, with each dish perfectly paired with wines and liqueurs from the JK.14 range, showcasing some of Italy’s most iconic and prestigious regions - Salento, Abruzzo, Manduria, Valpolicella, Sicily & more. Along the way, Sir John will share tales from his travels, the characters he’s met, and the moments that shaped his passion for Italian food, wine and hospitality. Acclaimed chef Sergio Maglione from award-winning restaurant Farina - named Metropolitan Restaurant of the Year at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2025 and holder of a prestigious Cuisine Hat - will be bringing authentic Italian flavours straight to your table! Settle in for an afternoon of story-telling as Sir John takes us on a journey through Italy, its flavours, its characters, and the places he holds closest to his heart. This is a sell out event every year, don't delay booking your spot!. Only 55 seats available. ON ARRIVAL Crostino di Polenta al Baccala’ - black salted cod mousse, crispy polenta Crostatina del Contadino - goat’s cheese, beetroot and truffle tartlet Olive Ascolane - crumbed olives, beef stuffing, paprika dip - JK.14 Prosecco Spritz FIRST COURSE Insalatina di Mare - octopus, cuttlefish, prawns and shellfish selection in a lightly spiced lemon dressing - JK.14 Alice Verdeca Salento IGT SECOND COURSE Vitello Tonnato - thinly sliced aromatic poached veal, tuna mayo, capers - JK.14 Pasetti Collecivetta Pecorino Abruzzo DOP THIRD COURSE Lasana alla Genovese Napoletana - baked layered homemade pasta, slow cooked onion and beef sauce, Parmiggiano Reggiano, smoked mozzarella - JK.14 Lirica Primitivo di Manduria DOC FOURTH COURSE Braised Lamb Neck Fillet - wrapped in prosciutto and sage, Uccelletto style beans - JK.14 Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG FIFTH COURSE Ricotta & Pere - hazelnut sponge, buffalo ricotta and poached pear mousse, homemade anglaise sauce - JK.14 Bukkuram Passito di Pantelleria SIXTH COURSE Lingue di Gatto - italian butter cookies, dark chocolate - JK.14 Ratafia Rossi Strictly 55 tickets. Max groups of 4. Due to the nature of the event we are unable to offer menu changes. As such we cannot cater for the following food requirements: Vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, pescatarian.