Chefs of the House
1 – 30 August 2024
Take your seat at the table as four of Australia’s most established and celebrated chefs who helm the kitchens at the Opera House showcase their culinary excellence. Chefs Danielle Alvarez, Peter Gilmore, Matt Moran and Mark Olive will each host a series of dinners in one of the Opera House’s most exclusive, hidden spaces. During this intimate shared-table experience, you’ll be personally guided through the distinct food philosophy and menu of the chef while visual projections and live performances complement each chef’s unique theme.
Danielle Alvarez: Winter Harvest Symphony
Danielle Alvarez presents Winter Harvest Symphony. As an ode to the art of seasonal gastronomy, join Danielle as she takes you on a culinary journey of dishes featuring seasonal ingredients directly sourced from local small farms and producers while Lux String Quartet perform throughout the evening.
Matt Moran: Ocean to Table
Matt Moran presents Ocean to Table. Taking inspiration from Australia’s vast coastline and the importance of food origin and sustainability, Matt has carefully curated an intimate evening that will showcase his sustainable food philosophy through an exclusive menu while visual projections based on Dr Fiona Hillary's Reverberating Futures masterwork will illuminate the space.
Mark Olive: Dreamtime
Mark Olive presents Dreamtime. Having always persisted in his passion for his culture and promoting the significance of native Australian produce, Mark has carefully curated an intimate evening that will showcase his personal food philosophy through a thoughtfully curated menu, visual projections, and a live performance by First Nations duo, Marimayi.
Peter Gilmore: The Icons of Bennelong
Peter Gilmore presents The Icons of Bennelong. Committed to using Australia's best produce, Peter has curated an exclusive menu of classic, beloved Bennelong dishes through the years using ingredients from some of Australia's best producers. Visual light projections will illuminate the space and jazz artists from Bennelong Presents will perform live.
Taste the menu
For the month of August, each chef will have a dish from their Chefs of the House menu available at their respective Sydney Opera House venues. So if you can’t attend a dinner, just want a taster or want to keep going back for more, join us for a taste of the menu.
Danielle Alvarez - Rhubarb and frangipane tart with vanilla anglaise in The Lounge.
Mark Olive - Wallaby Shank & Lemon Myrtle & Pepperberry Cured Salmon at Midden by Mark Olive.
Peter Gilmore - Sydney rock oysters with lemon pepper granita & Pavlova in Bennelong.
Matt Moran - Blue swimmer crab crumpet with cultured cream at Opera Bar.