Educating consumers and celebrating the amazing food and fibre our local Aussie farmers continue to produce. A concept designed by VC Events giving you the chance to dine in some of the most exclusive and picturesque locations whilst enjoying and learning about the produce you consume. Discover the process it goes through to end up on your plate, in your glass or in your wardrobe at home. 

Hear from the farmers, tour the paddock, take a photo in the crop, and enjoy an amazing meal of local produce sourced from surrounding farms. Cooked onsite, in the paddock, by our ever so popular chefs just for you.

Come and dine with us in the paddocks – where your steak was literally once raised, where the barley was grown for your next cold beer, in the vines that produced the grapes for your wine or the fields of cotton where the threads in your shirt were grown.

Partnering with a variety of producers and farmers throughout Australia, keep an eye out for a paddock near you.

LEARN MORE

‘The Paddock’ is a concept designed to educate and celebrate.

We want to educate consumers about Food and Fibre – how and where it’s grown, the process it goes through to become food on the supermarket shelf and clothes on our back. 

At the same time, it is an opportunity to celebrate the products our local Aussie farmers continually produce – hear their stories, the challenges they have overcome and the little wins they’ve had along the way to produce the food you so commonly consume and will enjoy on the day. Dining in the paddock where these items are literally grown is a fantastic way to give consumers an insight into this process.

More recently, it has become a common sight to see people unknowingly trespass to take photos of a crop.  The sight of the flowering canola or sunflowers in mass is so appealing to urban consumers with limited to no access to a paddock or crop of their own. Yes it looks beautiful in such a large capacity, however the link is often unknown or forgotten that the seed from that flower is the one you consume in your muesli every day or the oil you cook with.

Through the creation of The Paddock, it brings together the urban and rural populations, where it can be enjoyed by all. The farmers will educate and possibly take some learnings away from the consumers.  And the consumers will learn, all whilst enjoying a delicious meal of local produce from surrounding areas supporting our farmers.

Offering up an opportunity that a lot of consumers don’t have access to on an everyday basis and sharing and hearing stories from the farmers on how they succeed as primary producers is an exciting concept.

Do you acknowledge and appreciate the challenges and hardships that come with growing the food you are forever consuming? We are cushioning the disparity between rural and urban populations in a social and educational way. Come along for the journey.

FAQ’s

Terms & Conditions:

Footwear

We recommend wearing enclosed and comfortable footwear as the ground can be uneven and is unsuitable for high heels. You will be walking through the crop and walking a short distance on the tour.

Hats

We also recommend bringing a wide brim hat to avoid the afternoon sun whilst enjoying your time on the property.  Shade will be provided at the table however we encourage guests to bring their own hats for the ultimate comfort.  This applies for sunglasses as well.

Sunscreen

Will be provided onsite for guest use.

Jackets

It can get cold at night so we recommend bringing along a light jumper just in case.

Parking

Available onsite at the designated car park. Transport from here to the paddock is provided.

Dietary Requirements

We try to accommodate for as many dietary requirements as possible, however we can’t always cater for everyone.  Please remember these events are on farm and more often than not, will include a meat-based protein.  If you are concerned about a specific dietary request, please get in touch and we will do our best to cater for your needs but cannot guarantee your request can be met.

On Farm Activity

There will be some heavy vehicle movement in and around the property, including semi trailers and road trains. We ask that you take particular care when travelling along the country roads to the property and on the property. Always drive to the speed limit and be mindful of traffic and pedestrians at all times. All farm equipment has the right of way.

Additional On-Site Pre-cautions

By entering the property any vehicles, machinery, your footwear and clothing must be clean and free from pests, weed seeds and plant materials. Every person attending the event must take additional precautions including a chemical footbath if requested. If you refuse to clean and demonstrate that your vehicles, machinery, footwear and clothing are clean then you will be refused entry to the property.

Indemnity and Liability

You enter the property at your own risk and bear all liability including damage or loss that you may incur to your person or property or cause or contribute to the loss or damage to a person or property. By entering the property you hold VC Events Co Australia harmless of any liability.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if bad weather is predicted?

We keep a close eye on the weather forecast before each of our events, and if the weather is looking a little wet it will still go ahead with a few minor changes – we have a wet weather plan in place which is a spectacle in itself.

Can I reserve a seat or sit with my friends?

We don’t have reserved seats at the table, however if you are a group of 10 or more we will do our best to accommodate your requests.  Please get in touch via admin@vcevents.com.au to submit your request of 10 or more people.

Where can I stay?

You cannot stay onsite at the event, however a number of options nearby will be provided for your consideration.

What transport is available?

A bus ticket is included in all tickets. A link will be available to you upon purchasing your tickets to reserve your seat on the bus. If you are self-driving, please note we strictly do not condone drink driving so we highly recommend and encourage guests to take the bus or carpool with friends with a designated non drinking driver so you all get home safely.

Can I get a refund on my ticket or on sell it if I can no longer attend?

We do not offer refunds on tickets if the purchaser can no longer attend, however you may on sell it to another guest who can attend the event instead.  It does not matter if the ticket is in another person’s name.

What if the event is cancelled?

If for whatever reason the event needs to be cancelled, refunds will be offered to all ticket holders.

Are children allowed at the event?

This is an adult only event and unsuitable for children and babies.

Can I bring my pet?

No pets are allowed on the property at any time during the event.

By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to the above terms and conditions.