Cider + Smoke

Bringing together the best of our region for one very special evening - locally raised Wagyu, Daylesford Cider, local producers + live music Welcome to Cider + Smoke! From the paddock to the smoker, from the orchard to the glass - Cider + Smoke brings together home-raised F1 Wagyu beef and authentic craft cider. Both are part of the same story. Just down the road from Daylesford Cider is Blampied Wagyu, where Clare and Jon Mackie raise F1 Wagyu cattle on their farm. Jon is not only the cider maker at Daylesford Cider, but also the farmer behind the beef. For one night only, this event will showcase two very different sides of life on the land, while bringing together other artisans from our local community, to host a true farm-to-table experience for our guests. For Cider + Smoke, the Wagyu begins its journey on the Mackies’ farm, where the cattle are born and raised on grass-fed pastures. From there, the beef travels just a stone’s throw to the newly opened micro-abattoir at Jonai Farms. After being expertly butchered by well-renowned meatsmith Tammi Jonas, and her team, it will be aged for 20+ days. Then it heads to Daylesford Cider, where the team from Iron Pig BBQ will take over the smokers, cooking the Wagyu slowly over wood and fire. Just as the beef and cider are truly local, so is everything that surrounds it. The dinner will feature seasonal sides and accompaniments showcasing other exceptional local growers and producers. Hosted under the fairy lights of our marquee-covered courtyard, guests will gather around communal tables to enjoy an evening of great food together, with well-matched toe-tappin’ tunes from a local bluegrass band. It’s a celebration of our farm, our cider, our community and our region. The entire journey from paddock to plate comes together within 20 kilometres as the crow flies. Local beef. Local cider. Live bluegrass. Fire, smoke and a bloody good night awaits. Ticket includes; * Entrance + live music from 5:30pm * Glass of Sparkling organic Brut Cider on arrival * Introduction by Jon Mackie * Talk by world-renowned Tammi Jonas * Smoked Wagyu beef, including brisket + sausage, plus a range of sides, served from 6:30pm * Spiced Cider apple crumble dessert * Table service - drinks purchasable on the night. Choose from our full drinks menu including 10+ ciders, smoked cocktails, local wines, beers + soft drinks. Check out our premium steak add-ons, ideal for larger groups to carve at the table. These are very limited, so get in quick! Last orders at the bar 8:30pm. Venue closes 9pm. Local taxi: 03 5348 1111