Picture yourself arriving in Stanthorpe as the winter air turns crisp and the pace begins to slow.
You’ve left the traffic behind. The bags are in the room. The weekend is ahead of you. There is that lovely sense of anticipation — the feeling that you are about to discover somewhere special, without having to plan every stop yourself.
A small, hosted winter food and wine weekend through Stanthorpe and Ballandean, created for people who enjoy beautiful food, boutique wines, warm hospitality and the pleasure of being taken somewhere worth discovering.
Across the weekend, Chef Ian and Karyn will host you through a carefully curated Granite Belt experience — from relaxed regional dining and reserved tables to boutique cellar doors, local makers, rare Strange Bird wine varieties, craft beer, premium tastings and the fresh country charm of Queensland’s cool-climate wine region.
You’ll feel the brisk country air, settle into warm dining rooms, taste wines you may never have tried before, enjoy food that belongs to the season, and experience the Granite Belt with the comfort of knowing the itinerary has been thoughtfully arranged.
There is no guessing where to go.
No ordinary wine-tour shuffle.
No rushing from stop to stop just to tick boxes.
Instead, this is a weekend built around the table — good food, interesting wines, local stories, shared moments and the quiet luxury of being looked after.
Your weekend includes two nights accommodation, hosted dining experiences, a private Saturday food and wine trail, an exclusive tasting experience at Ballandean Estate Wines, selected boutique tastings, regional beverage discoveries and time to enjoy Stanthorpe and Ballandean in one of the most atmospheric times of year.
It is winter food. Boutique wine. Country air. Local flavour. And a small group of like-minded guests coming together for a weekend that feels personal, relaxed and memorable.
If you have always wanted to explore the Granite Belt properly, this is your invitation.
Pack your winter woolies and come and take your place at the table.
Twin-Share Package: $1,295 for one guest in a private room for The Granite Belt Table weekend, 14–16 August, Stanthorpe & Ballandean.
After booking, we will contact you personally to collect a few extra details before we head to the Granite Belt...
Underground Chef is designed to fit into real life, not take it over. You can start gently, explore at your own pace, and choose the level of guidance that feels right for you.
There’s no pressure to commit and no long-term lock-in. Just thoughtful support, clear guidance, and a way of cooking that works around how you live today.
