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2013
Drawing inspiration from Kahlil Gibran ...'let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures'
......pleasures of the table.
*events are posted in chronological order, please scroll down to view details

Images of Xavier's cuisine; produce from our home garden; buddha hand citrus @ 2012 Truffle Kerfuffle & locally produced microgreens
courtesy of Kelly Jones i4Design; Nic Duncan ArtyCool Imagery and Janette Judge-Poupel
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Summer 2013
Summer 2012
Saturday 5th January, 2013
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Sunday 13th January, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 27th January, 2013
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Sunday 3rd February, 2013 / Sunday 10th February, 2013 / Sunday 24th February, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Autumn 2013
Sunday 3rd March, 2013
Farm Field Degustation @ Yilgarnia Wines & Wildflowers
1847 Redmond West Road, Denmark, Western Australia 6333
Enjoy an authentic culinary experience as Yilgarnia’s farm grown produce from field, river and vine is prepared by Chef Xavier Poupel of Terroir and Table and served as a degustation menu. Special guest ‘Poh’ shares her philosophy on food and pleasures of the table between 3pm-5pm. Ticket price includes champagne and marron on arrival, course matched wine and live entertainment.
$115.00pp
Bookings 9845 3031
12.30pm-5.00pm
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Saturday 16th March, 2013
La Cuisine Aux Fleurs with Xavier Poupel from Terroir & Table @ Estate 807 wines
807 Scotsdale Rd, Denmark, Western Australia 6333
Cuisine with Flowers is an elite style of cuisine, known for dishes which are colourful, perfumed and refined. Introduced at the time of the crusades it has taken its rightful place in French gastronomy as a traditional culinary style. Dishes served are natural, light, nutritious, decorative and fragrant. All courses will be matched with the superb wines of estate 807.
$107.00pp
Bookings 9840 9027
6.30pm-10.30pm
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Sunday 24th March, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Saturday 30th March, 2013
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Sunday 7th April, 2013 / Sunday 14th April, 2013 / Sunday 21st April, 2013 / Sunday 28th April, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 5th May, 2013 / Sunday 12th May, 2013 / Sunday 19th May, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Winter 2013
Saturday June 1st – Sunday June 2nd, 2013
Avon Valley Gourmet Food & Wine Festival
Formerly the York Gourmet Food & Wine Festival this event now expands in Northam and is back bigger and better than ever with more foods, more wines, more for the kids, more cooking hints and tips and more fun.
www.avoneventsandmarketing.com
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Sunday 16th June, 2013 / Sunday 23rd June, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Saturday 29th June, 2013

Course matched wine from Galafrey Wines & live entertainment from The Barbaras.
Be early, numbers limited!
7.00pm – Cosy Corner Cafe
256 Cosy Corner Road, Torbay
Tix: $110.00 per head .
For Bookings and further information: call (08) 9845 1000
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Sunday 7th July, 2013 / Sunday 14th July, 2013 / Sunday 21st July, 2013 / Sunday 28th July, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 4th August, 2013 / Sunday 11th August, 2013 / Sunday 18th August, 2013 / Sunday 25th August, 2013
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Spring 2013
[DATE TO BE CONFIRMED]
French-inspired Seafood Regale with Xavier Poupel of Terroir & Table @ Rickety Gate Wines
1949 Scotsdale Road, Denmark, Western Australia 6333
Delicious, traditional and convivial; prepared using classical Escoffier methods. All produce sourced exclusively from the Great Southern and Western Australia. All courses paired with Rickety Gate’s Sparkling or Reserve Range of table wines and to be held in Rickety Gate's newly refurbished ‘Art Gallery’ dining room. Numbers limited to 36. For more details see the “Functions and Events” section on the website www.ricketygate.com.au
1949 Scotsdale Road, Denmark. WA 6333
$150.00pp
Bookings: 9840 9503
6.30pm for 7pm start
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Summer 2013
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2012
*events are posted in chronological order, please scroll down to view details

Images of Xavier's cuisine courtesy of Kelly Jones and Sheila Ayling of i4Design; Jeff Atkinson and Janette Judge-Poupel
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Summer 2012
Saturday 7th January, 2012
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Sunday 15th January, 2012
Grapes and Gallops, Mt Barker Wine Producers Association at Frost Park, Mt Barker.
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Sunday 22nd January, 2012
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Sunday 29th January, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Saturday 11th February, 2012
Burgundy-Style Dinner at Estate 807 Winery, Denmark
Prepared by respected French Chef Xavier Poupel of Terroir and Table, to complement the superb Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Estate 807 winery.
“The Cuisine of Burgundy is rich, rustic and renowned.
Wine is the soul of Burgundy cooking, and Terroir is everything.”
6.30pm – Estate 807
807 Scotsdale Road, Denmark
Tix: $92.00 per head (Wine included).
Bookings Essential!
Enquiries and bookings: 9840 9027
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Sunday 19th February, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Markets at the Albany Boatshed
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Tuesday 28th February, 2012
Our delicious market fare will be available for purchase at the Eric Bibb concert, Wignalls Winery, Chester Pass Road, Albany [PIAF Great Southern Festival]
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Autumn 2012
Sunday 4th March, 2012
Farm Field Feast: from Terroir to Table at Yilgarnia Wines [Taste Great Southern Event]
Discover Yilgarnia’s farm grown produce from farm field, river and vine. Join us to celebrate the 2012 Harvest and 2012 Australian Year of the Farmer. Enjoy an authentic culinary experience at a traditional Country-style Feast prepared by Chef Xavier Poupel of Terroir and Table and hosted by Yilgarnia. Live entertainment with the Shaky Reed and Alan Keys Trio
Lunch 11.30am (for 12.pm start)
All produce direct from Yilgarnia: marron, lamb, beef, tomatoes, potatoes and of course wine!
Tix: $105.00 per head (includes matched wines)
Tickets limited to 60
Bookings and enquiries: 9845 3031
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Saturday 10th March, 2012
Our delicious market fare will be available for purchase at the screening of A Cat in Paris at Oranje Tractor Winery, 198 Link Road, Albany [PIAF Great Southern Festival]
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Sunday 18th March, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets -Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Saturday 31st March, 2012
Terre Mer with a French Twist at Estate 807 Winery, Scotsdale Road, Denmark [Taste Great Southern Event]
Chef Xavier Poupel of Terroir and Table collaborates with Estate 807 to bring you a feast of Great Southern local produce sourced from both the land and the sea. Experience the art of wood-fire cooking; eat, taste and appreciate the refined character of Xavier's Provincial South West cuisine designed to respect and enhance natural flavours and to complement the superb wines of Estate 807 (wines included).
6:30pm (for 7pm start) / Tix: $97.00 per head
Bookings and Enquiries: 9840 9027.
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Saturday 7th April, 2012
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Sunday 15th April, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Saturday 21st April, 2012
Great Great Southern Long Table Wine Celebration at Plantagenet District Hall, Mt Barker
The premium cool climate wines of the Great Southern and agricultural produce from this clean and green region form a partnership well worthy of celebration. Escoffier-trained chef Xavier Poupel uses his wide experience and knowledge to present a celebration of terroir and table based on fine wine, quality seasonal produce and warm hospitality in the heart of the Great Southern wine-producing region.
6:30pm Tix: $99.00 per head
Bookings and Enquiries: The Great Southern Wine Producers Association 0407 987 889 / 0407 987 889 or info@greatsouthernwine.asn.au
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Part of the Wine Australia A+ Australian Wine Celebration
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Sunday 13th May, 2012
Xavier Poupel, Guest Chef - Mothers Day Luncheon at Rickety Gate Wines
For bookings and all enquiries please contact Rickety Gate Wines Ph: (08) 9840 9503 or office@ricketygate.com.au
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Sunday 20th May, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Thursday 24th May, 2012
Xavier Poupel, Guest Speaker - Great Southern Women: May Networking Breakfast
Food: Slow, local with a French Connection
Bookings and all enquiries: events@albanycci.com.au or fax:9845 7877
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Sunday 27th May, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Winter 2012
Saturday 2nd June, 2012
“End of Vintage” Party at Rickety Gate Estate, Denmark
Provincial French fare from Terroir and Table, excellent wines, music and dancing at Rickety Gate Winery.
For Bookings and further information: call (08) 9840 9503 or office@ricketygate.com.au
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Saturday 16th June, 2012
Xavier Poupel, Terroir and Table at the 2012 Truffle Kerfuffle, Fonty's Pool, Manjumup
During the day Terroir and Table will have a stall in the main marquee offering truffled delicacies, Xavier will conduct a Chef’s Masterclass in the afternoon and in the evening prepare a course in the Chef’s Gala Dinner.
Masterclass: 'The Truffle with Food Heritage'
Based on their cultural identities and reverence for authenticity, friends and co-conspirators in the kitchen, Xavier Poupel & Sophie Zalokar of Forager's will present two dishes that relate to their own food heritage, demonstrating the robust fragrance
of the truffle and the need for a rich blank canvas on which to showcase this most exotic indulgence.
FRENCH: Oeuf en cocotte
GERMAN with a little SWISS on the side: Spätzle with Truffles & Cream.
Full program and tickets now available!
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Sunday 1st July, 2012 / Sunday 8th July 2012 / Sunday 15th July, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Friday 2oth July, 2012
French Provincial Evening featuring Xavier Poupel at Cosy Corner Cafe, 256 Cosy Corner Road, Torbay
Course matched wined from Old Kent River & live entertainment by Marmotte.
Be early, numbers limited!
For Bookings and further information: call (08) 9845 1000
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Sunday 22nd July, 2012 / Sunday 29th July, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 5th August, 2012 / Sunday 12th August, 2012 / Sunday 19th August, 2012 / Sunday 26th August, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Friday 31st August, 2012
BY POPULAR DEMAND - French Provincial Evening featuring Xavier Poupel at Cosy Corner Cafe, 256 Cosy Corner Road, Torbay
Course matched wined from Old Kent River & live entertainment by Marmotte.
Numbers limited!
For Bookings and further information: call (08) 9845 1000
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Spring 2012
Sunday 2nd September, 2012 & Sunday 9th September, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 16th September, 2012
All Things Spring Market Day - Hidden Treasures Great Southern Bloom Festival, Cranbrook
Gillamii Centre Lot 203 Climie Street (Great Southern Highway) - the Old Bowling Club
Market Day 12:00pm-4:00pm
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Sunday 30th September, 2012
Taste Spring in Denmark
Media Release
Program details to be confirmed
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Sunday 7th October, 2012 & Sunday 14th October, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 21st October, 2012

Slow Asparagus Lunch for Slow Food Great Southern Convivium at Yilgarnia Wines
Slow Food Great Southern is hosting Sunday Lunch to celebrate the 2012 Asparagus Harvest
Sunday 21st October 2012 at Yilgarnia Wines 12:30pm (for 1pm start)
For those interested Sheelagh & Phillip Marshall will conduct a farm tour 11:30am
at Midway, 49652 South Coast Highway, Torbay .
Guest speaker: Howard Shapland
Bookings for Farm Tour and Tickets for Lunch essential:
$88.00 per person
$78.00 per person - Slow Food Members
- Call 0409 816 489
- Email: slowfoodgreatsouthern@gmail.com
- Go to Torbay Asparagus & Raspberries stall at Albany Farmers Market
- Go to Terroir and Table stall at the Albany Boatshed Markets
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Sunday 28th October, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Sunday 4th November, 2012
Provincial South West Luncheon, featuring the Flavours of Oz at the Bushfood Factory and Cafe , Youngs Siding.
With the participation of Chatsfield Wines, Mt Barker.
For bookings and all enquiries please contact Claudia Form Ph (08) 9845 2359 or info@anbp.com.au
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Saturday 10th November, 2012
Annual Flowering of the Vines Long-table Lunch at Frankland Estate, Frankland River.
For more information and booking details contact Frankland Estate.
Xavier Poupel of Terroir and Table will be partnered by good friend Sophie Zalokar of 'Foragers'
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Sunday 18th November, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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Saturday 24th November, 2012

A Celebration of Spring
Pork, Duck and Pinot Noir
cuisine styles: French Provincial & Modern Asian
Long Table dinner in the winery with Celebrated Guest Chefs at Rickety Gate Wines
Xavier Poupel of Terroir and Table will be partnered by good friend Chef Sunny de Ocampo of 'Eatgoodlife'
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Summer 2012/2013
Saturday 8th December, 2012
Denmark Arts Markets at Berridge Park, Denmark
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Monday 10th December, 2012
Terra Madre Day - Slow Food International
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Sunday 23rd December, 2012 & Sunday 30th December, 2012
Albany Boatshed Markets - Albany Fisherman and Farmer Market at the Albany Boatshed
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To be rescheduled in 2013:
Cooking Class and Luncheon at Foragers Field Kitchen, Pemberton
Details to be confirmed
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2011
*events are posted in reverse chronological order, please scroll down to view details
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Sunday 4th December, 2011
La Fête du Fromage - Celebration of Local Cheese
at Rickety Gate Wines, 1949 Scotsdale Road, Denmark. Rickety Gate is welcoming in summer by hosting a cheese inspired degustation long table luncheon which will be prepared by Xavier Poupel and accompanied with Rickety Gate current release and Reserve Wines.
For bookings and all enquiries please contact Rickety Gate Wines Ph: (08) 9840 9503
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