Flying Brick to host Simon Toohey degustation

A SPECIAL vegetable-based degustation is landing at Flying Brick Cider House tomorrow (Saturday May 18).

Simon Toohey, champion of sustainability, will present an exclusive five-course plant-based dinner at the Wallington venue.

The menu showcases a diverse array of inspired vegetable dishes guaranteed to tempt even the most insatiable of carnivores.

Pumpkin seed pasta, smoked ragu pappardelle, whole roasted Lion’s Mane bagna cauda are just a few items for attendees to savour.

On the night, Toohey will also mingle with all guests to chat about his curated menu and the vision behind each dish.

A talented foodie and YouTube personality, Toohey proved his cooking prowess to the nation on MasterChef, and more recently as the host of Freshly Picked on Channel 10.

He is driven by a desire to completely transform the process of food production.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything Toohey serves up.

He was widely credited with making vegetables cool when he appeared on MasterChef in 2019, finishing in third place, then again in 2020.

Between seasons, he launched a pop-up vegan smokehouse in Melbourne that was so popular he had to extend its run, and is also the co-founder of the Sustainable Earth Network.

The Simon Toohey plant-based dinner costs $85 per person and includes a five-course degustation and live background music.Wine, beer, cider, cocktails and soft drinks will all be available at bar prices.

Flying Brick Cider House is at 1251-1269 Bellarine Highway, Wallington.

For bookings and more information, head to flyingbrickciderco.com.au