Free masterclasses
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We are thrilled to offer a series of free masterclasses in
the Harvey Norman/Vintec/AEG Masterclass Marquee.
There is seating for 70 per session and it is a case of first in best dressed.
Friday 4 April 2025
5.00 - 5.45pm
Tasmanian Oysters
Oysters with Tony Byrne
Let Tony take you on a journey of what makes an oyster so special. From the hatchery through to your plate- a journey averaging 2 years!
Tony is a stalwart of the Coal River region, and is always keen for a chat.
Friday 4 April 2025
6 - 6.30pm
AEG Masterclass
Cooking Demonstration with Shayne Lewis
There’s a very good chance that oysters are on the menu tonight.
How to serve au naturel.
Cheesy Baked Oysters featuring Wicked Vintage Cheddar, Wicked Herb and Garlic, Tasmanian Kitchen Pantry’s Pedra Branca toased ocean fish and mountain pepper spice blend.
Saturday 5 April 2025
1.00- 1.45 pm
Coal River Products Association
Coal River Products Association
Growing great food and wine in the Coal River Valley.
Meet some of the producers behind the food and wine of the Coal River Valley and learn more about how and why they farm here. The Coal River Products Association has brought farmers from the region together for the past 58 years and represents producers of lamb, wool, beef, cereal crops, wine, berries, stone fruit, walnuts, oysters, olives, turf, and vegetables.
Saturday 5 April 2024
2.00 - 2.30pm
AEG Masterclass
Cooking Demonstration with Shayne Lewis
Shane features some of the fabulous products from the Coal River Producers in this tasty menu.
Lamb backstrap with a ratatouille of cherry vine tomatoes, eggplant, capsicum, beans, parsley spring onion, rosemary and garlic - all local of course.
Saturday 5 April 2025
3.00-3.45 pm
Roslyn 1823
roslyn 1823
So you want to start a vineyard… Tips, tricks, traps, triumps and tastings
Andrew Palmer shares his experiences setting up and running a permaculture designed vineyard in Campania: Roslyn 1823.
He and his wife Esther established their three hectare vineyard in 2015. Their integrated and regenerative approach produces outstanding wines that have received several awards. Andrew will discuss the trials, tribulations and triumphs when establishing a vineyard from scratch.
The presentation will be followed by a Roslyn 1823 wine tasting.
Saturday 5 April 2025
4.00- 4.30pm
AEG Masterclass
Cooking demonstration
with Shayne Lewis
How will Shane incorporate some delicious wines into the menu?
Rack of lamb seasoned with rosemary and pepperberry salt
Served with beans, pinkeye potatoes, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, zucchhini, extra virgin olive oil, and parsley.
Saturday 5 April 2024
5.00 - 5.45pm
Dean Smith
Tunnel Hill Mushrooms
If you love fungi and trains, this is the masterclass for you.
Come and learn about the history of the Old 1891 Railway Tunnel and how it is now one of Tasmania’s most unique produce producing locations.
I will explain the process of mushroom growing from start and finish and have a few laughs along the way.
Saturday 5 April 2025
6.00 - 6.3 pm
AEG Masterclass
Cooking demonstration with Shayne Lewis
You will all be ready for dinner after Chef Shane shows you his magic way with mushrooms.
Fresh pasta with a creamy mixed mushroom sauce.
Introducing Shayne Lewis as the Demonstration Chef for AEG Kitchen appliances for Tasmania. Shayne has had wide and varied experience across restaurants, hotels and cafes for over 35 years, and you can now find him demonstrating the latest in AEG products in Harvey Norman stores across the state.
Until recently Shayne owned the award-winning Lean-To Kitchen Tasmania, keeping him busy with the art of food manufacturing and catering for over 15 years, while also keeping his hand in kitchens and his eye on food trends.
Shayne has taken opportunities to highlight Tasmanian products while private catering for Rotorlift Aviation, serving delicious meals for celebrities such as Elton John and other VIPs from interstate and overseas.
One of Shayne’s most memorable moments was having the privilege of catering for the Australian and English crickets teams while they competed in the first Ashes Test ever held in Hobart. As leader of the catering team for multiple international events, developing and delivering menus to suit teams from all over the world was an exciting challenge he met head on!
Shayne proudly promotes the use of local Tasmanian ingredients and
producers, and has a passionate approach to reducing food wastage while
supporting local food charities.
We welcome Shayne to the Harvey Norman AEG Vintec Masterclass Kitchen.