Agrarian Kitchen at Cumulus Inc.
It’s no exaggeration to say that The Agrarian Kitchen changed the game for Tasmania’s food scene and shifted the goalposts for regional food experiences in Australia as a whole. Rodney Dunn and Séverine Demanet began the project in 2008, opening a cooking school that was all about working with food grown on-site at the former schoolhouse in the Lachlan Valley, just outside Hobart, where they’d made their home. In 2017 they opened a restaurant nearby in New Norfolk, and now the project has evolved again, with the cooking school, restaurant and kiosk all operating from the same New Norfolk site that is also now home to their highly productive one-acre walled garden.
Over the years the school has played host to more than a few international guests, Alice Waters and Martha Stewart among them, all drawn by the deep and seamless connection between the gardens, the kitchens, the school, and the table, and their easy, very Australian elegance that has become a signature of the Agrarian experience.
For this highly flavoursome and thoroughly seasonal dinner, Rodney Dunn and Agrarian Kitchen Restaurant head chef Stephen Peak are hosted by fellow local produce aficionado John Paul Twomey in the kitchen to cook for you Upstairs at Cumulus Inc., and open a conversation about quality ingredients that you’ll take to your own garden, kitchen or table.
Monday, 27th March
$120 per person for the menu, with beverage charged on a consumption basis
Tickets on sale from 10am, Friday 3rd February. Set your alarm.
Valentine's Day at Cumulus Inc.
At Cumulus Inc. we believe Valentine's Day is a day to be celebrated by all, whether it's a romantic evening with your special someone, a night out celebrating the love between best friends, or perhaps giving yourself some much needed self-love.
We'll be open from midday for a la carte dining, leisurely lunches and afternoon bites. From 5pm guests will dine on a special Valentine's Day menu designed to be shared, priced at $90 per guest, featuring the best of the season's produce.
There's no better day to indulge in a bit of luxury and treat yourself and the ones you love. Walk-in guests are always welcome.
New Year’s Eve at Cumulus Inc.
We love being in the city on New Year's Eve. Streets filled with cheerful voices, and a general zeal for life in the air. Fireworks, summer skies, people spilling out on Flinders Lane. It's the best.
This year we welcome 2023 with a Chef's Selection menu of pristine seafood, heirloom vegetables, an exciting selection of wines by the glass and fun-time cocktails.
Drop in and dine a la carte from 12pm - 5pm or book now to secure a spot for our special New Year's Eve Chef's Menu priced at $95 per person.
DineSmart
Over the last decade, the restaurants of Trader House have been involved in DineSmart, StreetSmart's annual campaign, and we are proud to once again be ambassadors in 2022. This year, Trader House will match the total donation of our customers, dollar for dollar, across all of our restaurants.
Together, we hope that our contribution and yours can make a significant impact to the lives of others.
12 Wines of Christmas
Our 12 wines of Christmas represent wines that are aged, limited in their production or are an incredible vintage that we've been patiently waiting for the right moment to enjoy.
The best part is, they're all available by the glass, offering a rare opportunity to experience these special wines without committing to a bottle.
There's no finer way to celebrate.
October Winemakers Lunch with Quealy and Chalmers
A monthly celebration that brings the vineyards, local farmers and suppliers of Victoria to Flinders Lane.
A relaxed lunch Upstairs at Cumulus Inc. hosted by some of our favourite producers, Quealy and Chalmers. Includes a four course menu & matching wines poured by the winemakers. $120 per person.
Winemakers Lunch with A.Rodda and Mac Forbes
A monthly celebration that brings the vineyards, local farmers and suppliers of Victoria to Flinders Lane.
A relaxed lunch Upstairs at Cumulus Inc. hosted by some of our favourite producers, A. Rodda and Mac Forbes. Includes a four course menu & matching wines poured by the winemakers. $120 per person.
Winemakers Lunch - Tasmania
A celebration that brings the vineyards, local farmers and suppliers of Victoria and Tasmania to Flinders Lane.
A relaxed lunch at Cumulus Inc. Upstairs hosted by some of our favourite producers, Marco Lubiana and Two Tonne, both from Tasmania. Includes a four course menu & matching wines poured by the winemakers. $95 per person.
An evening of food and film with Melbourne International Film Festival
For 70 years, MIFF has been one of our city's most beloved festivals. Bringing stories from near and far to screens around our city to rejoice in, learn from and be inspired by. This year, MIFF is making its grand return to cinema after two years of online screenings.
To celebrate, we're excited to present a one-night-only event exploring the synergy of film and food.
Tickets give guests access to a special screening of Blaze, followed by dinner at Cumulus Inc. Upstairs inspired by this remarkable story.
Blaze is an acclaimed Australian film about a young girl who manifests a dragon that becomes her fiercest friend and protector. The film is followed by a Q&A with double Archibald Prize-winning director Del Kathryn Barton, cast member Julia Savage and producer Sam Jennings.
Tuesday 16th August
6:15pm viewing of Blaze at The Forum
8:30pm dinner at Cumulus Inc.
$133.50 per person.
Includes tickets to Blaze, Q+A with director and team and a shared dinner menu.
Winemakers Lunch - Beechworth
A celebration that brings the vineyards, local farmers and suppliers of Victoria and Tasmania to Flinders Lane.
A relaxed lunch at Cumulus Inc. Upstairs hosted by some of our favourite producers, Schmölzer & Brown and Fighting Gully Road. Includes a four course menu & matching wines poured by the winemakers. $95 per person.
Celebration of Proust with Readings
Hosted by Australian novelist, painter, playwright and Proust devotee Antoni Jach, diners will explore themes of love, art, time and memory over a conversational dinner influenced by the culinary classics of French cuisine.
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Welcome cocktail
Four Courses
+ a signed copy of Swann's Way: In Search of Lost Time, Volume 1
$110 per person
Beverages as you please, with a curated list of wine, cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic options available.
Melbourne Knowledge Week at Cumulus Inc.
In this special dining event Cumulus Inc. presents a menu that reflects the restaurant's approach to sustainability and seasonality, while offering some insight as to how you can adapt positive cooking methods at home.
$100 per person includes a 3 course menu and a welcome drink on arrival. Beverages as you please, with a curated list of wine, cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic options will be available.
Daisy Slade, industry lead at Food and Drink Victoria, and Phoebe Gardner, CEO and Co-founder of Bardee, will share their insights on the impact of food waste on the environment and paint an accurate yet optimistic vision for the future. Guests will walk away nourished and with some creative tips for minimising food waste at home.
Mother's Day at Cumulus Inc.
There is nothing quite like the ritual of Mother's Day at Cumulus Inc.
For over 14 years, the restaurant has welcomed countless families on this most special of days.
From morning to night, the dining room fills with families, big and small.
All day dining starts from 11am, with guests dining from our special Mother’s Day banquet menu priced at $85 per person.
delicious. Month Out
Cumulus Inc.'s connection with small scale farms and producers remains strong. This year throughout May for delicious. month out we bring you a special vegetarian chef’s menu that celebrates the best of the Autumn harvest. $85 per person.
Much like the local ingredients that are highlighted on the menu, our wine selection is focused on some of our favourite Victorian producers, ranging from classic to more experimental style.