Chefs of the House Peter Gilmore
15 & 16 August 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, Bennelong with Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, will present The Icons of Bennelong, a culinary experience that draws on menu items from opening night through to current day.
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 15 August | 6pm |
| Friday 16 August | 6pm |
| Ticket | Price |
| Standard | $450 |
Your ticket includes canapés on arrival followed by three-course dinner curated by Peter Gilmore with matching wines and a live jazz performance by artists from Bennelong Presents.
$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 canapés on arrival followed by three-course dinner curated by Peter Gilmore with matching wines and a live jazz performance by artists from Bennelong Presents.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Location
Guests to meet in the Western Foyers of the Opera House. Please enter via under the Monumental Steps.
Age
This experience is for 18+ only.
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. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements can be accommodated if notified in advance. 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
Canapés
Sydney rock oysters with lemon pepper granita
Prawn toast, chilli aioli
Suckling pig sausage roll with black garlic
Entrée
Western Australia marron
finger lime, culture cream
ume, buckwheat pikelets
Main
Australian Black Angus beef
Black Pearl and oyster mushrooms
Truffle purée, Madeira jus
Sides
Baby kipfler potatoes, seaweed, anchovy
Green beans, parsley and lime butter
Dessert
Pavlova
Champagne on arrival. Premium Australian three-course wine pairing. Non-alcoholic beverages available.
*Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.
Dinner is a set menu. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements can be accommodated if notified in advance. 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
Peter GilmoreIt's an absolute honour to represent Bennelong and our incredible team for Chefs of the House.
The Icons of Bennelong
The philosophy driving Bennelong is all about the provenance of the food they are serving. Committed to showcasing Australia's best produce, Bennelong's menus are crafted in partnership with farmers, fishermen, breeders and providores from across the land whom the chefs work together with every day.
On the evening, Executive Chef Peter Gilmore will welcome guests on arrival and introduce the thoughtfully crafted menu and paired wines that draw on the relationships with local farms and producers, while visual projections and a live jazz performance complements the unique theme in this intimate shared-table dining experience.
Meet the Chef
Peter Gilmore is the Executive Chef at two of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic restaurants - Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House and Quay restaurant across the harbour in The Rocks. Peter was born and bred in Sydney. He was inspired to cook at a young age and started his apprenticeship at 16, then spent his twenties working in kitchens overseas and in country New South Wales, developing his own style.
Peter describes his cuisine as food inspired by nature and as a passionate gardener himself, he was one of the first chefs in Australia to embrace heirloom varieties of vegetables and continues to work in partnership with small producers who cultivate produce exclusively for both Bennelong and Quay.
Peter’s creative and original cuisine has seen both restaurants receive an unprecedented number of Australian and international awards. He has released three cookbooks - Quay: Food Inspired by Nature published in 2010; Organum: nature, texture, intensity, purity in 2014; and From The Earth published in 2018.
Peter continues to be a leading figure in Australia’s vibrant food scene.
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.
The Sydney Rock oysters with lemon pepper granita and the famous Bennelong pavlova from The Icons of Bennelong menu will be available at Bennelong during August. Book now to secure your spot.
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 in the Western Foyers.
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. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements can be accommodated if notified in advance. 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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