Italian Long Lunch with Sir John Kirwan & Farina
$179
12:00pm, 22 March 2026 -
4:30pm, 22 March 2026
Lunn Ave
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.
