Fleurieu Food and Wine

Join renowned guest chef Stephen Edwards, together with celebrated recipe developer and author Jackie Mazzocato, for an all-inclusive gourmet weekend in McLaren Vale’s vineyards – the grand finale of the Fleurieu Food Festival.

Step into a world of fire, flavour, and fine wine. The Chapel Hill Culinary Retreat, hosted by Fleurieu Food and Wine, offers a luxurious two-day experience celebrating the best of artisan cooking and local produce all set in the stunning surrounds of Chapel Hill Wines.

This exclusive weekend (Aug 29–31) fuses luxury accommodation, hands-on cooking classes, and decadent feasts with perfectly paired wines. It’s the ultimate foodie getaway

Whether you join us for the full weekend or book individual sessions, you'll enjoy intimate hands-on classes, premium wines, and the joy of sharing meals you’ve helped create.

The Full Culinary Experience

What’s Included

 

Two nights in luxury vineyard accommodation
At the Chapel Hill Retreat – privacy, comfort and sweeping vineyard views included.

 

Hands-on masterclasses with celebrated culinary experts
Including steak grilling over open fire with Chef Stephen Edwards, artisanal cheese and pasta making with recipe developer and author Jackie Mazzocato. 


Learn to perfect the art of the grill and cook the perfect steak, stretch mozzarella from scratch with a master perfect pasta.

 

Gourmet meals and world-class wines
Welcome dinner, two gourmet lunches, and a finale meal featuring the dishes you’ve helped create.


Each course is paired with premium wines from Chapel Hill.
Savour regional produce and vintages reserved for this event.

 

Wine Masterclass
A private tasting session at Chapel Hill’s cellar door, guided by their wine experts.

 

Festival Finale Status
This retreat is our official grand finale of the Fleurieu Food Festival.
Be part of the concluding chapter of this month-long celebration of Fleurieu’s finest.

Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Residential Culinary Program
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We acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate and honours their enduring connection to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

 

We are proudly committed to sustainable practices — sourcing local and seasonal produce, using reusable or compostable servingware, and minimising waste across all our experiences. Our events celebrate regional ingredients while treading lightly on the environment.

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