Acclaimed German and Australian chefs to deliver a culinary treat for Sydney food lovers
Announcement posted by Goethe-Institut Australia 17 Oct 2018
The Goethe-Institut and German National Tourist Office will present a truly unique German and Australian food showcase in November when acclaimed Australian chef Darren Taylor teams up with Hamburg chef Helge Hagemann for the exclusive ‘Culinary Delight: Germany & Australia’ event held at Goethe-Institut, Sydney. Hagemann is known in his homeland for giving traditional German dishes a contemporary makeover.
“There is so much more to German food than just sausages, schnitzels and sauerkraut. I am really looking forward to teaming up with Darren to create a menu that will inspire and surprise our guests. We are both passionate about using only the finest local and sustainable ingredients in our cooking, so anyone that loves trying fresh new flavours will definitely be in for a real treat” he said.
During the event, hosts Helge and Darren will provide an explanation of the inspiration behind each course. Held in Goethe-Institut’s beautiful heritage-listed private event space in Woollahra, this is a special event that any serious foodie will not want to miss.
Tickets: Eventbrite
Entry: $125 Regular / $99 Early Bird if ordered before 22nd October midnight. The ticket includes an amazing opportunity: One lucky dinner guest will get to experience German cuisine first-hand, with all event ticket holders going into a draw to win a flight to Berlin with Scoot including two nights’ accommodation at the Best Western Hotel.
Menu: Download the PDF
About Helge Hagemann
Helge Hagemann is a Hamburg-based chef and part of die WerteKöche, a cooking collective who aim to share their love of reinventing German cuisine with local and sustainable ingredients. Helge started his career at the acclaimed Hotel Louis C. Jacob restaurant in Hamburg and has worked at many other highly-regarded establishments including the Kleine Brunnenstrasse 1, Röperhof and Schauermann.
About Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor is a classically trained chef and multi-award-winning restaurateur and caterer. During his 40-year career, he has worked with some of Australia’s most celebrated chefs and has as a caterer has developed an envious reputation for delivering fine food, wine and service. In 2015, he launched Darren Taylor Catering, an industry leader in catering and events.
Darren Taylor Catering: Website
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About the Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural liaison between Germany and Australia. We are a not-for-profit, independent cultural organisation with a global reach. Our mandate is to promote the study of the German language abroad and to encourage and facilitate international cultural exchange.
The Goethe-Institut has 159 branches in 98 countries. Our branch in Melbourne was founded in 1972, followed by the Sydney branch in 1974. We work with partners and networks across Australia.
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About German National Tourist Board
The German National Tourist Board is Germany's national tourist board headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It represents Germany as a travel destination on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) and is funded by the latter on the basis of a resolution of the German Bundestag.
It develops and communicates strategies and products to further enhance the positive image of German travel destinations abroad and to promote tourism to Germany. To this end, it has 32 country representatives worldwide. For more information, please visit our online press center at www.germany.travel/press