(MAIN STAGE)
10.00AM: GATES OPEN
10.15AM: WELCOME FROM GIORGIO
10.30AM-11.15AM: LIVE MUSIC BY SIESTA CARTEL
11.15AM-11.30AM: WHEY VS BUTTERMILK RICOTTA WITH GIORGIO AND SALLIE FROM GIPPSLAND JERSEY
11.30AM: LIVE MUSIC BY SIESTA CARTEL
12.15PM-12.45PM: A CHAT WITH JULIA & GIORGIO
12.45PM-1.30PM: LIVE MUSIC BY SIESTA CARTEL
1.45PM-2.30PM: RAFFLE DRAW
2.30PM-3.00PM: DJ SET BY VERSE@ILLE
3.00PM: EVENT CONCLUDES
RICOTTA CALDA $10 V GFO
FRESH HOT RICOTTA SERVED WITH BREAD
ANTIPASTO PLATTER $15 VO
SELECTION OF THAT’S AMORE CHEESES & CURED MEATS
FOUR CHEESE GNOCCHI $13 V
GNOCCHI WITH FOUR CHEESE SAUCE TOSSED IN A CHEESE WHEEL
RICOTTA RAVIOLI $13 V
RICOTTA FILLED RAVIOLI WITH NAPOLI SAUCE, BASIL & PARMESAN
PORCHETTA PANINO $1
PANINO WITH PORCHETTA, ROCKET, PICKLED PUMPKIN, SALSA VERDE
ITALIAN SAUSAGE $15 GF
SICILIAN STYLE SAUSAGE OVER CHARCOAL SERVED WITH SALAD
CANNOLI $5 V
FRESHLY FILLED RICOTTA CANNOLI
STILL & SPARKLING WATER
SMALL $3.8 | LARGE $7
ARANCIATA, LIMONATA, CHINOTTO $4.5
SALATIN PROSECCO $10
IL PALAZZO ROSÉ $10
IL PALAZZO CHIANTI $10
BIRRA MORETTI $10
APEROL SPRITZ $15
• Cannoleria - traditional ricotta cannoli
• Gippsland Jersey - milkshake van
• Boca Gelato - Italian handmade gelato
• Imbue Distillery - locally distilled gin & cocktails
• Il Baronello - vino cotto
• Battisti - Italian specialty food
• Bippi - chilli oil
• Puopolo Salumi- salami and cured meats
• Bizzy Bee Hive - Australian raw honey
The masterclass will be held in our function room upstairs. Please make your way to the class 5 minutes before the stated time of your session. The meeting point will be in front of the blue dispatch door that will be clearly marked with a sign.
All ingredients and utensils will be provided however make sure to bring along a container to take home all the delicious ricotta gnocchi you'll be making with Julia!
To be part of this masterclass you must have a ‘Premium Experience’ ticket (SOLD OUT).
Ricotta is a creamy, fluffy and fresh cheese which comes from the Italian word for 're-cooked'. It is often referred to as 'whey cheese' and is one of the most versatile culinary ingredients with a multitude of ways to be eaten: by itself, with fresh fruit, baked into sweet cakes or incorporated into savoury dishes. What is ricotta anywhey?
• I have bought a ticket online, where do I go?
Please present your ticket at the ticket marquee at the entrance and redeem your inclusions.
• Can I buy tickets at the door on the day?
We strongly suggest buying online earlier as they may sell out prior. If available, GA tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.
• Where do I buy food coupons?
You can purchase food coupons at our coupon station located next to our Cheesery entry. Cash and card are accepted.
• Where do I order drinks?
Drinks can be purchased at the bar (card only)
• Do I get a table allocated at the festival?
No we don’t have allocated sittings, please make yourself comfortable at any free table.
• Can I order food and drinks to my table?
We will not be doing table service on the day.
• How do I collect my food?
Please purchase and collect coupons from the coupon station and present them at the designated food station to redeem the following dishes:
RICOTTA CALDA
ANTIPASTO
RICOTTA RAVIOLI
FOUR CHEESE GNOCCHI
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
PORCHETTA PANINO
CANNOLI
Pay as you go for the following:
COFFEE
DRINKS (card only)
GIPPSLAND JERSEY MILKSHAKES
BOCA GELATO
IMBUE DISTILLERY COCKTAILS
• Is there live music?
Yes we have live Italian music and a DJ set throughout the day
• Where are the toilets?
We will have portable toilets located near the petting zoo and behind the stage or a disabled toilet located behind the stage.
• Can I shop at the deli?
The deli is open to all festival attendees until 3pm. Please do not consume purchased goods in the festival area.
• Where can I order a large cannoli order to take home?
You can purchase multiple cannoli at our register at the cafè and present the receipt at the Cannoleria cart to redeem the order.
• Will the cafè be serving any other food?
We will only be serving the Ricotta Festival menu on the day.
• Can I smoke?
We have an allocated smoking area near the entrance.
• Can I bring my pet?
Unfortunately no pets will be allowed in the festival area.
• What happens if it rains?
We will be going ahead with the festival in any type of weather unless it becomes dangerous. Please dress accordingly as this is an outside event.
