On the back of the NSW Government’s announcement to allow regional travel from Monday 1st June, Bangalay Luxury Villas has thankfully been delighted with the amount of enquiries and solid bookings as the NSW population looks to travelling again after months of uncertainty caused by the devastating bushfire season, damaging floods and catastrophic COVID-19 restrictions.
To welcome back their much-loved regulars and stimulate new visitors to the popular Shoalhaven holiday region, the Bangalay team have developed ‘COVID-safe’ protocols and bespoke dining experiences that can now be fully enjoyed at the property’s intimate on-site venue, Bangalay Dining.
Bangalay Dining launched their new menu following the notice that regional travel will be permitted from June 1st and restaurants will be able to host up to 50 people. Through the COVID-19 closures Bangalay Dining has offered a delicious takeaway menu based on the former bar menu which has proven very popular with guests, visitors to Seven Mile Beach and locals. With regional visitation and increased restaurant capacity permitted, Bangalay Dining is thrilled to be able to once again extend their offerings to include table service and a range of new dining experiences such as a Native Ingredient dining experience, Oyster experience, a 6-Course Degustation menu and more.
Bangalay Luxury Villas Owner, Designer and General Manager, Michelle Bishop says: “Bangalay Dining is committed to providing high quality and unique food and wine experiences. As regional areas begin to open up again to visitors, Bangalay Dining’s offerings are responsive to social distancing and the knowledge that there is a heightened awareness of supporting local producers and providores, something that we have always had a focus for. Our new interactive experiences provide an opportunity for our talented team to share their knowledge and delight our guests with some incredible flavours.
“At Bangalay we have an opportunity to provide our guests with both restaurant and in-room dining options, already our gourmet picnic hampers are in high demand as they provide an option for our guests wanting to explore the unspoilt and remote parts of Jervis Bay as a day trip from Bangalay.”
Set against the pristine backdrop of Seven Mile Beach, Bangalay Sand Forest and Shoalhaven Heads Golf Course, 16 architecturally designed villas effortlessly blend nature and the finer details. Those who appreciate authenticity as well as style and quality have come to love the genuine, natural and peaceful style of Bangalay’s luxury accommodation. The self-contained villas are just two hours south of Sydney, three hours from Canberra and only 15 minutes from historic Berry, making Bangalay Luxury Villas the beautiful destination or the perfect pit stop while on a quick getaway to the stunning South Coast of NSW.
To set aside health concerns, Bangalay Luxury Villas is now offering Contactless Check-in meaning that guests will be sent their villa number and access code via SMS prior to check-in. The team will also continue to encourage and offer in-room dining from their new Asian/native ingredient fusion menu and optional daily housekeeping.
BANGALAY DINING
NEW EXPERIENCES
Oyster Experience – $90 per person, 45-60 min, 2 pax minimum
The first estuary South of Sydney, The Shoalhaven River is where Sydney Rock Oysters are harvested, and the local Shoalhaven Heads Zealand Family are among some of the first families to commercially farm oysters in the region. Guests can sample NSW South Coast Oysters prepared by Bangalay Dining Chefs in different ways with accoutrements, which highlight the flavour profiles of the oysters. Each Oyster is paired to a local wine or spirit such as Headlands Distillery’s Boobialla Gin and Coolangatta Estate Semillon, creating a tasting experience celebrating the best of the South Coast’s producers.
Native Ingredient Experience with canapes, wine, local spirits and unique cocktail pairing – $90 per person, 45-60 min, 2 pax minimum
Australian Native ingredients are a key focus at Bangalay Dining. This experience provides guests with the opportunity to be guided through raw native ingredients including; wattleseed, strawberry gum and pepperberry, with explanations on how they are grown, harvested and prepared. Bangalay Dining chefs specially prepare canapés for tasting with paired wines; native infused spirits and inspired cocktails.
Gourmet Picnic Hampers – $150 each (2-4 people)
The Bangalay Dining Gourmet Picnic Hamper is the perfect option for people looking to set out and explore some of the surrounds. Guests can delight in marinated Kangaroo Valley olives, charcuterie, cheese, house made chutney and pickles, confit duck radicchio with orange salad, rustic terrine, house made sourdough, cake, local sparkling wine and more. The Bangalay team is on hand to give local insights into some of the most secluded and beautiful Jervis Bay picnic spots.
Head Chef Brent Strong, together with his esteemed team have developed a menu that offers their guests variety for each day of their stay. Table De Hote is a 3-course rotating menu available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings ($80 per person in the restaurant). Guests may expect to taste signature dishes such as the Spanner Crab with apple, fennel and blackened blood lime; and the Main Beef short rib with red cabbage, shitake and pepperberry.
A 6-Course Degustation menu will be served in the restaurant for $110 per person and includes signature dishes such as kangaroo with bunya bunya and saltbush; and blue eye cod served with jerusalem artichoke, pine and mushroom. For an additional $70 full serve wine pairings can be added to the 6-Course tasting menu and for an additional $40 half serve wine pairings.
Desserts play an equally important role in the 6-course tasting and Asian/Australian subtleties are found in the green ants with green mango sorbet; and mandarin chamomile with red stringybark honey. For guests who would prefer a night-in by the fireplace, a 3-course in-room dining menu is available on rotation for Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for $65 per person. Guests can enjoy winter warmers such as octopus with davidson plum and macadamia; and braised lamb shoulder with potato and herb sauce.
Bangalay Luxury Villas is located at 30 Staples Street Shoalhaven Heads NSW. To view the full menu, visit the website and dining reservations can be made via email: dining@bangalayvillas.com.au. Accommodation reservations are encouraged via the booking link.
Website: https://www.bangalayvillas.com.au
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