Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s World’s Longest Lunch 2025

Tahbilk Wines Toasts to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s World’s Longest Lunch 2025

Melbourne, prepare your taste buds and mark your calendars! Tahbilk is thrilled to be the exclusive wine partner for the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s iconic World’s Longest Lunch in 2025. This year’s event is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable culinary journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to raise a glass alongside you.

The festival’s signature event will take place on Melbourne’s stunning Kings Domain, with a table that stretches over 600 metres, serving as the centrepiece for this unparalleled dining experience. And what better way to celebrate than with the return of one of Australia’s most cherished culinary stars? Direct from Los Angeles, Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone will be headlining the event, bringing his world-renowned flair and passion for exceptional produce back to his hometown.

Curtis Stone’s journey from Melbourne kitchens to global acclaim is the stuff of legend. From his humble beginnings, inspired by his grandmother, to working under the legendary Marco Pierre White in London and running the kitchen at Quo Vadis, Curtis has always been a champion of quality ingredients and inventive cuisine. His accolades include a Michelin star for his LA restaurant Maude, a New York Times bestselling cookbook, and, now, his triumphant return to Melbourne to headline the World’s Longest Lunch.

The Perfect Pairing: Curtis Stone’s Menu and Tahbilk Wines

As Curtis Stone crafts a three-course menu to dazzle the senses, Tahbilk’s award-winning wines will provide the perfect accompaniment to each dish. With over 160 years of winemaking heritage, our wines embody the dedication to quality and innovation that Curtis himself champions. Whether it’s the crisp minerality of our whites or the bold, savoury notes of our Shiraz, each sip will enhance the vibrant flavours of Curtis’s culinary creations.

This year, attendees can expect an elevated experience with new features such as the Regent Lounge, brought to life by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Here, you’ll enjoy a pre-lunch cocktail while soaking in the luxury that Regent is renowned for. Guests will also be treated to sun-kissed skies, top-notch service, and thoughtful details like a 50ml SPF50+ sun serum from Mecca Cosmetica.

A Celebration of Community and Craft

The World’s Longest Lunch is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of Melbourne’s vibrant food and wine culture. For us at Tahbilk, being part of this event is an honour and an opportunity to share the fruits of our historic vineyards with lovers of fine wine and food from across the globe. It’s a moment to toast the enduring bond between great wine, exceptional cuisine, and the people who bring them together.

So, as Curtis Stone says, “We’re going to be celebrating at the World’s Longest Lunch, and I can’t wait to see you there.” Neither can we. Raise your glass with us and be part of a culinary spectacle that’s not to be missed.

Friday 21st March 2025

12:00 ~ 3pm 

Kings Domain, Melbourne,Linlithgow Avenue, Melbourne, 3004

$275 (Includes GST, fees may apply)

Tickets

Tickets for the World’s Longest Lunch, presented by La Trobe Financial, are on sale now and selling fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event. With Tahbilk wines in your glass and Curtis Stone in the kitchen, it’s going to be an experience to savour.