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The Longest Tomato Lunch

17 February 2018 to 18 February 2018 Botanic House, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, NSW, Australia.
The Longest Tomato Lunch at the Tomato Festival Sydney in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Royal Botanic Garden's annual Tomato Festival Sydney is back this February! 

Celebrate in the Garden on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February and join us for the ever popular Longest Tomato Lunch. Take a seat at our 70m long table on the foreshore lawn of the Garden and enjoy a three-course tomato inspired Italian lunch designed by the 2 Michelin Stars and multi-award winning, chef Luca Ciano. The menu includes share plates and individual items, replicating a traditional Italian family feast.


MENU*

ANTIPASTO MISTO

TORTA SALATA CON POMODORI MISTI
Mixed tomatoes and red onion tart with goat's cheese and basil

Selection of Salumi Australia
Selection of bocconcini mozzarella, scamorza, buffalo treccine
Thinly sliced 24 months aged, Prosciutto di Parma
18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Potato & Rosemary Focaccia & Grissini

PRIMI

ZUPPETTA DI POMODORI FRESCHI
Fresh tomato soup with garlic, fresh oregano & parmigiano crostini
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ORECCHIETTE ALLA CRUDAIOLA
Orecchiette pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, rocket, basil & Persian style feta

SIDE

CARPACCIO DI POMODORI
Mixed tomato carpaccio, mixed olives, buffalo ricotta & extra virgin olive oil mousse

DOLCE

PANETTONE TIRAMISU'
Toasted panettone with mascarpone, brandy cream and mixed berries

Cheese proudly provided by Vannella Cheese

*Gluten free and nut free options are available. Please select which dietary requirement you require when completing your details. 

Price: $67 (+bf) per person

Plan ahead and pre-purchase your wine -  $38 (+bf) per bottle - when you book your lunch tickets.

A cash bar will be available with a range of drinks including beer, wine, and to complete the tomato theme, Bloody Mary cocktails.

Local full-strength beer

$10.00

Hahn Light Can                                                    

$7.50

Soft Drinks and Orange Juice

$5.00

Santa Vittoria still (750ml)

$8.00 per bottle

Sparkling Santa Vittoria mineral water (750ml)

$8.00 per bottle

Tomato Festival Virgin Mary

$8.00

Tomato Festival Bloody Mary                            

$14.00

Tyrrell's NV Brut Cuvee

$10.00 per glass | $40.00 bottle

Tyrrell's Chardonnay

$10.00 per glass | $40.00 bottle

Tyrrell's Shiraz

$10.00 per glass | $40.00 bottle


Terms & Conditions - The Longest Tomato Lunch

  • When: 12.30pm - 2:30pm on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February.  
  • NB: The area will open and drinks available for collection from 12 noon. 
  • Where: Flower Bed Lawn, located adjacent to the Tomato Festival Village within the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. 
  • After collecting your drinks please join us at the long table. There is no allocated seating. Please be seated by 12:30pm when the lunch service will commence.
  • Bookings close Friday, 16 February 2018 4pm unless sold out beforehand. All purchases are final. In the event the Longest Tomato Lunch is cancelled, lunch can be collected as hampers on the day of your booking at the Flower Bed Lawn next to the Festival Village, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
  • The Longest Tomato Lunch is a fully licensed event. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase through the Relish Bar located within the festival.