AO Chef Series

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Location

AO Dining Precinct, The Eatery at the Glasshouse

Price

From $380

Timing

4:30 pm

The ultimate showdown

This year the AO Chef Series line-up will feature the best of Regional Victoria with the introduction of four highly awarded chefs presenting exclusive evening dining events

Bespoke degustation menu

Paired wines to accompany menu

Meet the chefs

Mark Briggs

After working in Michelin-star restaurants in his native UK and running the Vue de monde kitchen for four years, Chef Mark Briggs and partner Victoria, opened their own award winning lakeside restaurant, Sardine Eatery and Bar, featuring the best local produce East Gippsland has to offer.

Michael Ryan

One of regional Victoria’s most respected chefs, Michael Ryan creates contemporary food with an Asian influence, inspired from spending much time in Japan. Provenance, in its first year of operation in 2009, picked up a chef’s hat in the Age Good Food Guide and was awarded Best New Country Restaurant in the same publication.

Jo Barrett

One of the most exciting and original thinking chefs in Australia, Jo Barrett’s passion for local, seasonal and zero-waste cooking has contributed to her love of Yarra Valley produce and has resulted in multiple Chef hat awards and accolades during her time at Oakridge.

Phil Wood

As Culinary Director of Pt. Leo Estate on the Mornington Peninsula, Phil Wood is responsible for the two hat fine diner Laura and one hat modern bistro Pt. Leo Restaurant. Phil’s cooking is inspired by his experience in fine dining restaurants across multiple cuisines and a passion for regional produce, resulting in a unique culinary style that is creative, modern and innovative. An innate passion for regional produce, resulting in a unique culinary style that is creative, modern and innovative, Culinary Director of Pt. Leo Estate, Phil Wood is now responsible for the multi award winning dining experiences at Laura and Pt. Leo Restaurant.

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Chef Series FAQs

What we're doing to keep AO21 safe

Three separate arena zones and reduced arena capacity

Digital tickets to support contact tracing and reduce shared contact

Face masks are to be worn at all times indoors apart from when actively consuming food and beverages

Tables are being set at 1.5m apart as per current Government guidelines

Enhanced cleaning of high-touch surfaces between dining sessions

All guests will be asked to check-in for contact tracing purposes

Somewhere to dine?

Rockpool

Come and explore the first-class offerings from one of Australia's most highly acclaimed and celebrated chef's, Neil Perry. Enjoy a dining experience like no other, with a beautifully relaxed setting, this is the perfect addition to world-class tennis.

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Atlas Australia

Chef Charlie Carrington from Atlas Dining, has become well known for his authentic global dining experiences. Charlie has presented a range of world degustation menus at his Melbourne restaurant. With a new look at seasonal Australian produce and native ingredients, ‘Atlas Australia’ Charlie’s new Atlas Dining menu will be launched for the first time ever at AO21.

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Garden Square Cabanas

New to 2021 these private cabanas seat up to 10 people in the middle of the excitement on Garden Square. With two hour drinks package including two bottles of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, delicious food platters from the Garden Kitchen by The Commons, featuring delicious seasonal produce from local Victorian suppliers, and a dedicated host, this is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of world class tennis. With bookings for the day and night session, relax in the comfort and space.

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Grand Slam Oval Dining Pods

Located in prime position on Grand Slam Oval the AO Dining Pods are the perfect place to set your group up for lunch or dinner and a few drinks, take in the live music and big screen or just appreciate the AO atmosphere at it's best.

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Atrium Bar by Scott Pickett

Reserve a table in the Atrium Bar Garden. Enjoy a world class food offering from Scott Pickett with a drink on arrival, whilst enjoying live entertainment and views of the Yarra River.

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Tennis Experiences

RLA Fan Walk

Make your way through the iconic corridors of Rod Laver Arena to be transported to another world as you step out onto centre court. Be prepared to experience the power and agility of the game’s greatest ball strikers when the star’s warm-up before their upcoming battle. With the opportunity to capture the moment with a photo on-court, this is a must for any tennis fan.

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On Court Seating

On Court Seating is the ultimate experience, sitting on the court meters away from all of the action. On Court Seating not only includes your seat but also gains you exclusive access to world-class onsite dining.

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Looking for private spaces?

RLA Superbox

Be the ultimate host and secure an RLA Superbox to help delight and entertain guests at the tennis. With a range of tailored food and beverage packages served by your very own dedicated wait staff, an RLA Superbox is the perfect way to network and charm groups of up to 18 people in an intimate dining experience.

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The Lounge

This private retreat is exclusive to those who desire luxury and access to premium seating. Located inside Rod Laver Arena, this locale is perfect for those wanting to relax and unwind during their time at the tennis. With an array of grazing gourmet dishes and its premium beverage offering, The Lounge is truly the tranquil oasis to enjoy AO Hospitality at its finest.

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Player Pod

Follow in the footsteps of champions by inviting your guests to share in the excitement of the AO finals series at the Player Pod. Tailored food and beverage packages are available to suit your catering needs.

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Rockpool Private

Enjoy your own exclusive dining room accompanied with a fine dining experience courtesy of internationally acclaimed chef, Neil Perry.

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