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“Food shapes our memories”:
Elevating the guest experience at Melbourne’s CENTREPIECE Taking full advantage of everything Victoria offers in both produce and inspiration, the newly revealed events and conference venue at Melbourne Park is leading a culinary revolution on the events scene.
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ustralia has always held itself in high regard when it comes to food. Local chefs have long made their mark on the world stage, with culinary minds priding themselves on pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and servicing a community with palates that rival the most experienced food critic. An enthusiasm for both the traditional and the unconventional drives elite event venues and esteemed restaurants to invest in food as an experience that goes beyond the transactional. Chefs perform residencies in one another’s restaurants, or blend food with performance and art as we saw with Scott Pickett’s Higher Order. For Australians, food is far more than fuel – it’s a cultural identity. For newly revealed events and conference venue CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, the food – and everything
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that surrounds it – has been a cornerstone to its offering from conception, taking full advantage of everything Victoria offers in both produce and inspiration. “The experience we have with food shapes our memories – we aim to surprise every guest that walks through our doors,” says executive chef Asif Mamun.“In designing the culinary experience of CENTREPIECE, I looked far and wide to inspire dishes that represented the vision of the venue and its place in the Victorian culinary environment. The entire concept reflects the state’s vibrancy and the passion we bring to the table.” From hosting the exclusive Penfolds and Rockpool restaurants at the recent Australian Open, to curating bespoke menus with locally-sourced produce for every event, CENTREPIECE is leading a culinary revolution in the events scene – and no detail has been overlooked.
