This winter, Royal Mail Hotel brings its celebrated regional dining experience to Melbourne for a strictly limited series inside the grand ballroom of Rippon Lea Estate.

Each evening features a multi-course tasting menu curated by Executive Chef Robin Wickens and guided by the daily harvest from the hotel’s expansive organic kitchen garden in Dunkeld — Australia’s largest working kitchen garden dedicated to a restaurant.

The menu honours the richness of the Grampians in winter — with dishes designed around peak-season produce including slow-grown root vegetables, fragrant brassicas, cool-climate citrus, and bitter herbs. Refined technique and a minimalist hand let the ingredients speak — flavour is drawn out, not dressed up. Wines or non-alcoholic drinks will be paired with each course, or a choice from a selection of wines sourced from the Royal Mail’s revered cellar will be available.

Presented within one of Melbourne’s most iconic heritage estates, this is a rare convergence of grounded regional philosophy and timeless grandeur. Whether you’re a long-time admirer of Wickens’ work or seeking a new kind of dining ritual, this is a singular chance to engage with one of Australia’s most revered culinary institutions—without leaving the city.

• Friday 18^th & Saturday 19^th July
• Thursday 24^th & Friday 25^th July
• Thursday 14^th & Friday 15^th August

Tickets $300pp (+ booking fee), including welcome drink, excluding other beverages. Presented in partnership with Showtime Event Group.