Middle Eastern Cooking Workshop in Byron Bay

Middle Eastern Cooking Workshop.

On Sunday Ronit of Open Table Catering Byron Bay took us on a journey through the Middle East using our taste buds. Guiding us through this exotic region, from Greece to Saudi Arabia, from Ethiopia to Turkey using enchanting spices and flavours. Sumac and Za'atar, Pomegranate and Rose Water.  Spices are instrumental to Middle Eastern cooking.  

Israeli born with Moroccan parents teaching the art form of incorporating spices in everyday cooking fusing the old with new is close to Ronit’s heart, this really shows in her character and passion for food. 

The day of cooking in the studio was extremely festive having Ronit’s daughter Jess, two Chefs, twin sisters, a lovely lady (who came along as a gift from her son) and two colourful Israelis full of enthusiasm and jokes.

Sipping fragrant tea from ornate Turkish tea glasses we all sat down to enjoy the Middle Eastern Banquet.

Delicious!! 

Catering for a Brunch in Byron Bay

Lavish Champagne Brunch.

Sunday’s Brunch was all about decadence in the thick of the bush at Wilsons Creek, what a paradox! For a moment I forgot where we were until I looked down and saw the Birthday Man Corey barefoot.

The After Party Brunch celebrated a ‘Take 2’ 40^th Birthday bash, the crowd of close friends were pretty mellow on our arrival besides the little boys jumping around in super hero costumes.

After we cracked open a few bottles of Champagne and severed Fruit Skewers to entice the appetite of the party goers’ brunch was served Omelettes (w/ Spinach and Spanish onion) or Poached Eggs Crispy Bacon, Vine Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms with Sourdough and a side of Rocket.  

Leaving no detail out the Kids had Gluten free Pancakes w/ Yoghurt Strawberries, Banana and Agave syrup.

The finishing sweet touch was a Marble White & Dark Chocolate Raspberry Raw Cake made by Ronit the night before carried out by the Corey’s gorgeous daughter.  

After much palaver with the Schmick espresso machine we resorted to old skool Italian Cafetiere style coffee, who ever said new was better?!

This event was truly unique to be a part of from the beautiful people to the artistic sleek feel of the property. 

Job well done with thanks to one of our new helpers Ariel!

Winter Catering service, the hills of Byron bay 29th June 13

Celebrating a Family Benchmark in a relaxed fashion ( Byron style.....)

Last week brought much rain and with that a sense of grounding.  As the rain eased on the morning of Saturday 29^th June Open Table were preparing for a day’s work catering for a combined 50^th Wedding Anniversary and 80^th Birthday Lunch celebration in the rolling hills behind Byron Bay.

The affair connected many family members from all over Tasmanian, Queensland and Aotearoa (New Zealand).  

 The Asian themed menu was delightfully vibrant and colourful mainly plant based with a variety of seafood and meat.  Everyone loved our food some were coming back for a third serving.

Thanking the skies above the clouds stayed parted only showering on the Circumferencing Mountains adding to the serene setting, the day was an overall hit!

The lovely staff of Opentable- our new chef Liron  manning the BBQ

and Mukti in her classic pose ( what is she drinking??? :)  )