A TASTE OF CHITTERING 2018

Nesci Estate Wine Farm will set the scene for A Taste of Chittering, being held on Sunday, 26 August from 10am to 3pm, supported by the State Government through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Scheme.  Chittering is located under an hour’s drive from Perth and home to some of the State’s best produce.  The event promises to have something for everyone; appreciators of delicious food and wine, and families alike.
Sip unique and award-winning wines, beers and ciders in the Bendigo Bank Tasting Shed; learn the tricks of the trade from local food growers, and meander through market stalls as you listen to live entertainment throughout the day.
Shire President Cr Gordon Houston said “A Taste of Chittering is the Shire’s signature event of the year and showcases all the region has to offer”.
“We are fortunate to have the Slow Food Movement chefs on-board this year presenting local culinary delicacies and samples for everyone to try using local Chittering produce; a region that forms part of Perth’s greater food bowl,” Cr Houston said.
The event will also feature Bindoon IGA Picnic Village, with six luxurious Nordic cabanas available for hungry patrons to graciously sit amongst to enjoy their delicious fresh food in a picturesque, country atmosphere.
Slow Food chef Vincenzo Velletri will bring friends to create interesting, unique delicacies using local produce from producers and bush foods in the area. Curious tasters can sample these offerings in the Northern Valleys News Producer Lane, where local producers will talk about their ingredients and chefs will walk through their creations.
This year, A Taste of Chittering will be used to launch an exciting new Food and Wine Trail in the region, produced with assistance from Tourism WA. The “Chittering Farm Flavour Trail” brochure features a string of local Chittering farms and wineries that curious visitors to the area can use to find hidden farms and see where some of Perth’s most delicious food is grown. Many of the farms involved will be showing at A Taste of Chittering where you can meet the producers and taste their produce first hand.
There will be market stalls from locals, with farm and native animals for the children of all ages to enjoy, presented by local carers from Emerald Acres and Chittering Wildlife Carers..
For all the details of A Taste of Chittering, visit www.atasteofchittering.com.au, or follow the Facebook page.  To enter the Chittering Experience competition, where a lucky punter will spend a night at Treetops Guesthouse, dine at Stringybark Winery and take home the suite of wines from Nesci Estate, you will only have to like the A Taste of Chittering Facebook page and tag a friend you would like to take.
A Taste of Chittering has been made possible through support from a number of sponsors including the Shire of Chittering, State Government, Bendigo Bank, Bindoon IGA, CPB, Christian Porter, Bindoon Bakehaus, Tronox, Northern Valleys News and Ace Dynamic Electrical.
For more information go to www.atasteofchittering.com.au