Program

Program Line- Up

4.30 - 6.30pm

Hosted by 702 ABC Sydney’s radio presenter Simon Marnie
The “story behind the plate” theme will be demonstrated live on the main stage with cooking demonstrations from local chefs and special celebrity chef Ed Halmagyi, better known as ‘Fast’ Ed from Network 7’s Logie Award Winning Better Homes and Gardens. Don’t miss the special tastings Ed will serve up as he cooks each of his recipes.
Kids cooking workshops.
Fruit carving demonstrations.
Roving entertainment.
Live blues entertainment provided by Grant Walmsley & The Agents of Peace, formerly songwriter/guitarist of the legendary Screaming Jets.
Performances by Country and Western duo Chris E Thomas and Clare O’Meara
Also, the Chalk Art Festival is on in Church Street.

So come along and taste some great local food, get new ideas for your own cooking, enjoy the free live entertainment, and then settle back for a night under the stars for Riverbeats Live 2009.

Cooking Demonstration Program

Main Stage - 4:30pm – 6:30pm

MC: Simon Marnie
Weekend Presenter on 702 ABC Sydney and with Lifestyle Televisions “Food” Channel

4:30pm David Wong

Head Chef and owner - Fine Food King
Lemon Grass Chilli Chicken with Rice

4:50pm Adam Marrone

Head Chef - The Bite Parramatta
Grilled haloumi and pumpkin salad with spinach, pine nuts and honey and thyme dressing

5:10pm Robert Back

Chef - Meat & Wine Co. Parramatta
Monte Gold Meat & Wine Co. Signature Cut - 250g grain-fed fillet grilled to perfection, served with sautéed asparagus spears, vine-ripened tomatoes and roasted bone marrow, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

5:35pm Paul Kuipers

Head Chef and owner - Courtney’s Brasserie
King prawns in beer batter with dipping sauce
Slow cooked lamb shoulder with mash, roasted tomato and parsley salad

6:00pm “Fast” Ed Halmagyi

Special Guest Chef
Chicken curry with water chestnuts and long pepper
Malay-style prawns in turmeric and tomato
Mussels with lime leaf, coconut and mint