Newcastle Airport has unveiled a new dining outlet, Valley & Vine, committed to supporting local produce and suppliers of the Hunter region.
Valley & Vine (formerly Epicure Kitchen Café) strengthens the Airport’s commitment to showcasing and supporting the incredible food, beverages and tourism experiences from across the local region.
The revitalised restaurant uses a large range of locally sourced products with an extensive menu of gourmet meals made-to-order in the open-plan kitchen by Head Chef, Shaun O’Connor.
To complement the new dining experience, IronBark Hill Brewhouse craft beer range has joined the extensive array of local beers and wines available at Newcastle Airport. All licensed retailers serve 100% Hunter Valley wines from award-winning wineries including Audrey Wilkinson, Tyrrell’s Wines, Margan Wines, and Peter Drayton Wines.
Airport’s food retailer management company Cater Care, Rob Rutter said customers will enjoy quality food sourced from the Hunter community.
“Valley & Vine will be an industry leader in serving ethically-sourced, high-quality local products direct to domestic and international travellers through the Airport,” Rob said.
CEO of Newcastle Airport, Dr Peter Cock said the airport is proud of its passionate and ongoing support of Hunter providers.
“By expanding our already fantastic range of local food and beverages, we are bringing premium Hunter brands the global attention they deserve,” Peter said.
The launch of Valley & Vine will also celebrate another much-loved local produce brand joining the list of local products stocked at the Airport – Hunter Belle Cheese.
Premium Hunter cheese and condiment boards are now available from Broughton & Bay bar. Each board uses gourmet produce from local suppliers Hunter Belle Cheeses and Pukara Estate.
Other Hunter artisan brands available across Newcastle Airport retail outlets include Hunter Valley Cookies, Snows Artisan Bakery, Pukara Estate, Trevor Dickinson, Murray’s Craft Brewing Co, and more.
Valley & Vine is open now in the departures lounge at Newcastle Airport.
IMAGE | The new Valley & Vine at Newcastle Airport in the departures lounge is serving up an extensive range of locally sourced products.
