Chefs of the House Danielle Alvarez
1 & 2 Aug 2024
During August four of Australia's leading chefs will curate and host a series of dinners in one of the Opera House's most exclusive, hidden spaces for a night of culinary delights.
As part of the Chefs of the House series, Trippas White Group with chef Danielle Alvarez will present Winter Harvest Symphony – a journey into the heart of Australian farms and producers and an ode to the art of seasonal gastronomy.
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 1 August | 7pm |
| Friday 2 August | 7pm |
| Ticket | Price |
| Standard | $380 |
Your ticket includes a canapé on arrival followed by a three-course dinner by Danielle Alverez with accompanying wines curated by Trippas White Group’s sommelier Louella Mathews and a performance by Lux String Quartet.
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation charges apply if cancelled at least 30 days before the event date. Cancellations made after this time will incur the total price of the package.
Date Rescheduling
Requests to change the date must be made at least 14 days in advance and are subject to availability.
For further assistance, please contact our Reservation team at 02 8188 3734 or email tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Run time
The duration of this experience is 2.5 hours. This includes a canapé on arrival followed by a three-course dinner by Danielle Alverez with accompanying wines curated by Trippas White Group’s sommelier Louella Mathews and a performance by Lux String Quartet.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
This experience is for 18+ only.
Location
Guests to meet at The Lounge, located in the Main Box Office Foyer on level 1 of the Opera House. Please enter via under the Monumental Steps.
Dietary requirements
This is a set menu. Dietary requirements can be accommodated if notified in advance. Please email tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com once you have booked the experience with any requirements. Unfortunately, dietary requirements are unable to be accommodated on the evening.
Wheelchair accessible
For assistance, please contact our Reservations team at 02 8188 3734 or email tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
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This is a set menu. Any special dietary requirements need to be advised with your booking by contacting our Reservations team at 02 8188 3734 or email us at tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com. Dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed unless advised at time of booking confirmation.
SET MENU
Canapé upon arrival
Green garlic panisse with fromage blanc and pickled carrot
House of Arras Blanc de Blanc, Tasmania
Entrée
Line caught yellowfin tuna crudo with kohlrabi, new season olive oil and fresh yuzu
Tyrells Vat I Semillon, Hunter Valley NSW
Main
Rosemary and red wine braised lamb shoulder with herbed potato gnocchi and cavolo nero
Giant Steps Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC or
2022 Mount Horricks Cordon Cut Riesling, Clare Valley SA
Dessert
Rhubarb and frangipane tart with vanilla anglaise
Served with Remy & Max tea selection
Non-alcoholic options available
*Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.
Dinner is a set menu. Any special dietary requirements need to be advised with your booking by contacting our Reservations team at 02 8188 3734 or email us at tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com. Dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed unless advised at time of booking confirmation.
If you can no longer attend, please get in touch with our Reservation team on 02 8188 3734 or email tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Danielle AlvarezSharing the stories of the food and the farmers inside a venue as magical as the Sydney Opera House makes the evening all the more special.
Winter Harvest Symphony
As the Culinary Director for Sydney Opera House functions, Danielle Alvarez's unique food philosophy revolves around the art of crafting dishes using seasonal ingredients directly sourced from local small farms and producers, ensuring each dish bursts with vibrancy.
Through a thoughtfully crafted menu, paired with matching wines from Trippas White Group's sommelier Louella Mathews, entertainment by Lux String Quartet and enthralling visual projections, Alvarez and Mathews will personally guide guests on a journey into the heart of Australian farms and producers and showcase the essence of seasonal food in this intimate shared-table dining experience.
Meet the Chef
Danielle is one of Australia’s most celebrated female chefs and the Culinary Director of events at the Sydney Opera House. Raised in a food-loving Cuban American family, she honed her skills under her mother and grandmother’s guidance before embarking on a professional culinary journey.
Danielle gained her passion for farm-to-table cooking from an impeccable pedigree of restaurants both in the US and Australia. Her culinary prowess was refined in esteemed establishments like Napa’s French Laundry, San Francisco’s Boulettes Larder, and Berkeley’s Chez Panisse, particularly under the mentorship of Alice Waters. In Australia, she made waves as the visionary force behind Paddington’s Fred’s.
Danielle is also the author of Always Add Lemon, a columnist for Good Weekend Magazine, and co-hosts The Good Food Kitchen alongside Adam Liaw. In 2022, after six years at Fred’s helm, Danielle pivoted to align her culinary endeavours with her core values, with her second cookbook, Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking.
Have a taste
The Opera House's four acclaimed Australian chefs will offer dishes from their Chefs of the House menu in their respective venues for the month of August. 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.
Enjoy Danielle's rhubarb and frangipane tart with vanilla anglaise, available exclusively in The Lounge. No bookings required. Eat, enjoy and come back for more!
Other information
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Covid-safe information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We remind our audiences and visitors to please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene.
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The experience meeting point is at the The Lounge.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your experience to allow sufficient time to proceed through security and to cloak any large bags.
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves.
Where possible, please leave bags at home. If you bring a bag, those larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked. We're unable to store suitcases or large bags as we have limited cloaking facilities.
If you are going to be late for your experience please call our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 for assistance.
Where possible, please do not bring bags to the Sydney Opera House. Bags larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked. However we can’t store suitcases or large bags as our cloaking facilities are extremely limited.
You can make a booking for up to 11 people though our maximum capacity per experience is 20 people. For capacity reasons the booking must be made by calling 02 8188 3734. Our Reservations team will assist with your reservation.
Dinner is a set menu. Any special dietary requirements need to be advised with your booking by contacting our Reservations team at 02 8188 3734 or email us at tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com. Dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed unless advised at time of booking confirmation.
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