Dan Hunter of world-renowned restaurant, Brae, comes to Sydney Opera House for a four-night only residency with acclaimed chef and culinary director, Danielle Alvarez
Tickets for ‘Harvest of Purpose’ are on sale now
Trippas White Group (TWG) announces its collaboration with Brae, the internationally acclaimed three-hatted restaurant from rural Victoria. For the first time, owner and executive chef Dan Hunter will bring Brae’s philosophy of sustainability and purpose-driven cuisine to Sydney.
He will collaborate with acclaimed chef and culinary director of the Opera House event venues, Danielle Alvarez, for an exclusive four-night event in the Sydney Opera House Yallamundi Rooms, from January 17 – 20, 2025.
Paul Romanella, COO of Trippas White Group, said:
“We are honoured to welcome esteemed chef Dan Hunter of globally renowned restaurant Brae to the Sydney Opera House Yallamundi Rooms. Dan’s commitment to culinary excellence and passion for showcasing our incredible landscape and its stewards align perfectly with our vision. As a venue with food woven into its very DNA, this once-in-a-lifetime event – crafted in collaboration with our talented culinary director Danielle Alvarez – is a beautiful celebration of Australiana. We look forward to showcasing one of our country’s most lauded restaurants, within one of its most iconic buildings.”
The ticketed events will unite two of Australia’s top chefs for a dining experience that showcases their shared philosophy of creating ‘food with purpose’. The exclusive menu will honour the land by using ethically sourced local produce from some of the region’s top producers, as guided by the seasons. The immersive dining experience, set against the stunning backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic venues, will take diners on a 6-course journey ($450pp), with wine pairing ($265pp) or non-alcoholic pairing options available ($195pp). Handpicked Wines, the event’s exclusive wine partner and Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified member, will offer a curated selection of organic and sustainably produced wines for the evening. Guests will also take home a special personalised gift, that honours the theme of the event.
Danielle Alvarez, culinary director of the Sydney Opera House event venues, said:
“Collaborating with Dan on bringing this event to life has been a beautiful experience. Dan and I have always shared the belief that food should be created and enjoyed in harmony with nature. Our menu will be a tribute to our beautiful local produce, our Australian landscape, and the people who grow our food and care for our land. We’re excited to bring this event to life and hope it inspires and leaves a lasting impact.”
Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Brae restaurant, added:
“My belief is that cooking doesn’t start in the kitchen, it starts on the land. At Brae, we harvest from our land daily and complement that bounty with high-quality, ethically sourced produce from the region – and so bringing Brae’s approach to life outside of its own home and capturing a new sense of place has been an enriching experience. Collaborating with Danielle allows us to meld our shared values and celebrate the incredible people and produce unique to NSW. We look forward to bringing the Brae experience to Sydney, and highlighting what makes this region so special.”
Celebrating Brae’s rural roots and Danielle’s garden-to-table approach, the Yallamundi Rooms will be transformed into a space that echoes the beauty of nature, with stylist Fiona Rae transforming space to create a truly immersive experience.
Tickets to the four-night event are available at the link below:
trippaswhitegroup.com.au/whats-on/brae-sydney-opera-house/
‘Harvest of Purpose – Brae at the Sydney Opera House’
Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House
Friday 17 January – Monday 20 January, 2025
6.30pm – 10.30pm
6-course menu – $450pp
Wine pairing – $265
Non-alcoholic beverage pairing – $195
Tickets to the four-night event are available at the link below:
