All about food, wine and more ….
Take a wine tour like no other or choose a unique dining experience in the comfort of your own home… our acclaimed chef will recreate your own high-end, gourmet restaurant and allow you to enjoy hosting and entertaining your guests.
Intimate, stylish, casual, dramatic, indulgent, decadent – the “Better Experience “ when it comes to opting for an unforgettable gourmet journey.
LDF offers variety of enjoyable experiences and dining styles
Hunter Valley Wine Tour Renowned Hunter Valley Wineries will feature prominently on our scheduled bespoke tours. more...
Southern Highlands Wine Tour Exclusive Southern Highlands Establishments will feature prominently. more...
Gourmet Home Catering For corporate events, social gatherings, and celebrations and occasions of all kinds, wherever you may be hosting. more...
Mystery Picnics In this, a uniquely curated mystery picnic experience… Destination is a mystery only known by our team more...
Wine and Whisky Tastings If you are planning to host a private or corporate event and would like an expert speaker to guide your special guests more...
Personalised Brewery Tours Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Australia’s craft beer scene more...
Invigorate your taste buds with delectable entrées, hearty mains and mouth-watering desserts…we’ll pull out all the stops to make it an experience remember for years to come
We believe in Fine Food without Fuss, and wish to extend our genuine sense of hospitality starting with a smile … Cheers to la belle Vie…
Experience our vision
Renowned Hunter Valley Wineries will feature prominently on our scheduled bespoke tours
We will tailor a unique program for you to access the best of what Hunter Valley wineries have to offer.
A tour like no other where you will benefit from private tastings, in a friendly yet sophisticated atmosphere.
We have special alliances with the best Hunter Valley Shiraz or Semillon, wine makers.
Our professional driver will advise you on the most scenic Hunter Valley locations, as well as distinct local produce …Cheeses, chocolate, confiseries and more. Our pre arranged visits to the wineries will see LDF guests avoiding crowded queues, making the wine tasting a truly splendid experience.
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For the ultimate Southern Highlands excursion, travel in style and comfort from scenic Central Coast. Our destination … Tertini Winery for a private and exclusive wine tasting … the cool climate Pinot Noir will truly delight you, you will have the opportunity to meet Julian and Craig the owners of Tertini Wines, and be privy to all the intricacies of wine making in this very picturesque part of NSW.
Then the famous long lunch at St Maur, our friend and host Marco will be sharing his family passion for simple but so enticing, life delights great food and wines in true Italian heritage and customs.
Around the communal long table, guests will be in for a true feast, and have the opportunity to discover Marco’s wines. We are proud of our association with arguably the best of what the Southern Highlands have to offer in terms of wine production and genuine hospitality.
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For corporate events, social gatherings, and celebrations and occasions of all kinds, wherever you may be hosting. Whether you’re planning a gala at an off-the-beaten-path venue, or a catered dinner party in your own home, our experienced and gracious professionals will work with you to create an event that is as delicious as it is unforgettable. From fresh ingredient-driven hors d’oeuvres to dessert action stations and signature seasonal cocktails, L’isle de France Catering brings thoughtfulness, creativity and seasonality to the table.
Corporate Event, We will
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In this, a uniquely curated mystery picnic experience… Destination is a mystery only known by our team initially,
Our chefs will have prepared a traditional casual French “pique-nique” emphasis being on Restaurant quality produce, and freshness.
Typically we will pick guests up at an agreed time, take them to a secluded yet scenic location, around the Central Coast
Indicative pricing
Picnic Lunch and a bottle of French wine
for 2 $150 pp Children $50pp
You will enjoy premium wines with your picnic, and we will cater for Couples in Luxury Berline, or groups of up to 10 guests in Luxury mini coaches
Picnics will last 4 hours from the time we pick you up to the time we drop you back on your door step…All you need is to be ready to get on board, no further thinking is needed leave the organisation to us, relax and enjoy the ride to your destination.
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If you are planning to host a private or corporate event and would like an expert speaker to guide your special guests through the optimal whiskey experience, you’re in the right place!
We are the #1 professional expertise service for whiskey and wine tasting events on the Central Coast, providing knowledgeable, entertaining, reliable and well-spoken experts for your event.
Most clients select from among one of the following popular event themes:
Combining whiskey tasting with tastings of other fine beverages and delicacies is also popular. Optional add-ons include wine, tequila, craft beer, cheese, cured meats, cigars, chocolate, coffee, varietal honeys, olive oils, balsamic vinegars and more.
We also offer expertise in classic whiskey cocktails, and modern mixology. Our whiskey experts have shared their knowledge and passion for Scotch, Bourbon and other fine global whiskeys at special tasting parties, corporate team building events and dinner parties.
To enquire about or book a Tasting contact us
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Australia’s craft beer scene on a LDF brewery tour.
Get to know the passionate brewmasters, winemakers, and distillers as we learn about their history and techniques in crafting their locally made brews and beverages.
These intimate brewery tour experiences on the Central Coast are a must-do for any beer enthusiast.
To enquire about or book a Tour contact us
The Better Team Our dedicated hospitality professionals
Operations Manager - Tim Claydon
Executive Chef de Bridgade - Jeremy Pace
Proprietor - Bernard Mallet
The food and beverage industry is in Tim Claydon’s DNA. He started honing his craft as an eager 18 year old, and went on to oversee a fine dining institute, multi-outlet offering, owner-operator of an iconic live music venue, and played a pivotal role in the executive team of a 5 star Hunter Valley resort.
In his spare time, Tim has been developing a whisky for retail release in 2021 in partnership with the owners of Young Henrys Brewery. Tim is also a stakeholder in a national touring cabaret show, partakes in BBQ competitions and likes to travel the world to immerse himself in exotic flavours and life experiences.
Jeremy Pace grew up in Brittany on the north west coast of France, loves cooking classic French food, particularly seafood and vegetables.
Before joining the team at L’isle de France Terrigal, Jeremy worked with some of Europe’s great chefs in France including the 1 Michelin-star restaurant “Le Temps de Vivre” in Roscoff, FranceAlain Ducasse’s 3 michelin stars restaurant at Plaza Athénée, in Paris. He then worked as Guillaume Brahimi’s senior sous chef at Guillaume at Paddington before assuming the role of Head Chef at Bistro Guillaume Sydney in 2016.
Cooking is a passion and Jeremy loves cooking at work, for friends, family and seeing their happy faces when they eat his food.
Mauritian born, Bernard Mallet has a wealth of business experience, spanning contractual finance, hospitality, and educational fields.Teaching French in South London was his first foray into active work, prior to migrating to Australia in 1988.
In 2019, surrounding himself with a new team, Bernard has taken L’isle de France Terrigal, to new heights focussing on exceptional customer service, and innovation. Currently he investing in bespoke customer experiences, all aligned with his love of food, wine and good company.
T: 0434 567 378
1 Ena St, Terrigal
(aka 150 Terrigal Dr)
Authorisation number: BSP-417739
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