Event Information

Join us for a sunset dinner celebrating Australia’s thriving culinary scene, high-quality produce and world-renowned wine. This unique culinary experience will feature a family-style menu curated and prepared by Australia's best chefs Josh Niland, Jo Barrett and Monty Koludrovic.

Tickets

Tickets are inclusive of all food and beverage. Please note any dietary or allergy restrictions upon purchasing your ticket.

All tickets are general admission. Space is limited. This event will sell out.

About the Chefs

Jo Barrett is a chef, restaurateur, author and filmmaker. Her philosophy, passion, and long list of achievements in the hospitality industry have earned her the right to be known as one of Australia’s leading chefs. Her accolades include The Age Good Food Guide’s 2024 Chef of the Year and World’s 50 Next - Pioneer.

Josh Niland has been recognised globally for transforming how we cook, transport, preserve and consume seafood. Fellow chefs, marine experts, seafood companies and fishmongers have embraced his philosophy, introducing the world to the idea of “nose to tail” fish butchery.

Monty Koludrovic has been at the helm of some of Australia’s most notable venues including Becassé, Icebergs Dining Room and The Dolphin Hotel. Since arriving in L.A., he has overseen Grandmaster Recorders and Strings of Life, and will serve as Executive Chef of the soon-to-open members club, Living Room.

Tickets are all inclusive of all food & beverage, please advise if you have dietary or allergy requirements upon purchasing your ticket.

FAQS

1. What can I expect? Our event will take place on the Malibu Pier. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with beverages, appetizers, and live entertainment. There will be an exclusive interview moderated by LA Times Food General Manager, Laurie Ochoa and all chefs. Just following the Q&A, all guests will be welcomed to the long table to take their seats. Dinner will be served on family-style platters and feature fresh, local, sustainable ingredients and dishes. We will have welcome drinks, cocktails, and wine service throughout the dinner. At the table, you will have the chance to mingle with farmers, chefs, artisans, and fellow foodies.

2. Can I see the menu? Our chefs design the menus leading up to the event based on the freshest ingredients and seasonality. We reveal the menu at the table as guests take their seats. The multi-course dinner will be served on family-style platters.

3. Is there alcohol during this event? Tickets are all-inclusive of food & beverage. We will have a variety of welcome drinks, cocktails, wine & non-alcoholic beverage service throughout the dinner. 

4. Can you accommodate accessibility and / or dietary needs? If you require additional assistance or have any questions, please email us at eventinfo@latimes.com. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but ask that you notify us at least 48-hours prior to the event. We kindly ask that you also let your server know on the day of the event so they can point out any dishes that you should avoid.

For questions, please contact eventinfo@latimes.com