The Deck Cafe Lovedale

11/08/2026

Join us for this delish local's Night...“Dad’s Favourite’s"

Sunday 13th September, 2026

$70 Per person

6pm start includes drink on arrival

Starter

Serrano Jamon, caramelised onion, Manchego, truffle oil, Pissaladière

Tapas platter

Prawn, chorizo hot pot, saffron aioli

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Prosciutto wrapped chicken Ballotine, white bean puree, pomegranate glaze

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Maple glazed pork belly, brioche

Main

Slow braised bolar blade cromesque, confit garlic Paris mash, sautéed duck ham and green peas

Finale

Lemon meringue tart, raspberry coulis, pistachio praline

03/08/2026

The Deck Cafe is looking for an Apprentice Chef and also a Qualified Chef to join our energetic kitchen team and extremely busy restaurant. Day shifts with no splits. PM us if interested and we will send more information.

30/07/2026

https://www.yourhuntervalley.com.au/post/thirty-years-of-good-taste-gartelmann-celebrates-three-decades?utm_campaign=fe783146-d3c0-447e-b9f8-25f8fe775f14&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=0fd2e5b9-0c00-4b89-b03c-e721551efe3f

There are wineries that make good wine, and then there are wineries that make a place feel like home. Gartelmann Wines and The Deck Café Lovedale, huddled side by side along Lovedale Road in the heart of the Hunter Valley, have always been both, and as Gartelmann marks its 30th anniversary in 2026,...

13/07/2026

Seats still available for a Gartelmann Wine Dinner in Parramatta this Saturday evening!

An exclusive five-course wine dinner, perfectly paired with premium Hunter Valley wines.

13/07/2026

Locals Night
“Italian Night”
Sunday 9th August, 2026
$70 pp
6pm Start

Tapas

Focaccia, olive tapenade, apple balsamic glaze, olive oil
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Pomodoro, smoked kingfish
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Goats cheese filled tempura zucchini flower
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Pancetta wrapped chicken breast, cranberry jus
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Slow braised lamb shank, truffled mash,
glazed eschallot
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Brussel sprout gruyere gratin with crisp prosciutto

Dessert

Pecan and maple pie, vanilla mascarpone

30/06/2026

KIDS COOKING CLASS

Dates;

Wednesday 15th July, 2026

9am - 12:30pm

Cost: $70 per Child under 18

$85 per Adult

Kid’s in the Kitchen Menu

Tomato pesto bruschetta

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Nonna’s meat balls, classic Italian tomato sauce, house made pasta

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Baked cheese cake, berry coulis

Kids in the kitchen with Chef MATT Are you ready for a fantastic culinary adventure that your child will cherish forever? We're excited to invite

25/06/2026

Locals Night
“French Night”
12th July, 2026
$70 pp
6pm Start
Starter
Pissaladière, caramelised onions, olives, house dried tomatoes, goats cheese, salsa verde
Tapas
Escargot
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Salmon, fennel, caper pithivier, crab bisque
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Chicken ballotine, pistachio and cranberry filling,
corn soufflé, cherry sauce
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Confit duck, braised lentils, fondant potatoes
Dessert
Gran Marnier chocolate soufflé, quince ripple ice cream

17/06/2026

Join our Italian Cooking class this Saturday, 4 spots available.

Hands-on Italian Cooking Class in the Hunter Valley. Classic Italian cooking and wine education class with Chef/Owner Matt Dillow. Dates Saturday

06/06/2026

Food Wine a Produce Tour of Margaret River this October…come eat drink and enjoy this amazing region 🥂🍷🥂🍷🥂🍷!

Experience amazing food, history, accommodation, and locations with Chef/Owner Matt Dillow - Margaret River 2026

01/06/2026

“Big Red Night"Sunday 14th June, 2026
6pm start $70 pp

Starter

Duck liver parfait, grilled sour dough, cornichons, Semillon jelly
�Tapas

Herb gnocchi, roasted field mushroom, artichoke parmesan cream, crisp enoki
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Spiced octopus, Morcilla, salsa verde
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Spanish Jamon, quail egg, pecorino, truffle oil

Main

Venison, Juniper, thyme pie, confit garlic mash, glazed baby carrots

Dessert

English cloth wrapped Maffra cheddar, fig date walnut roll,
house made lavosh

Locals nights with Matt Dillow, at Gartelmann Wines. See schedule and menus.