What’s better than gorging yourself on scones, finger sandwiches and Champagne at a regular high tea? Gorging yourself on piles and piles of cheese at the Westin’s un-brie-lievable High Cheese event, of course.
Yes, the insanely successful event is back at the Westin's Allegro Restaurant for another year, and we turophiles couldn't be more thrilled. The idea for High Cheese first crystallised a few years ago when the Westin's executive chef at the time, Michael Greenlaw, teamed up with Anthony Demia from Maker and Monger to bring a series of cheeses together in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Years later, the much-loved tradition continues. In 2025, the indulgent menu has been curated in collaboration with renowned cheese masters, brother-sister duo the Studd Siblings and vino legends Zonzo Estate. Ellie and Sam Studd, both members of the International Guilde des Fromagers and Certified Cheese Professionals, have joined forces with the Westin's executive chef, Apoorva Kunte, to curate an enticing three-tiered selection of dairy-licious treats. We're listening...
Each creation showcases the finest quality cheese from around the world, with each tier crafted to highlight bold flavour, balance and technique.
Highlights from the menu include Aphrodite Barrel aged organic fetta with tomato and lychee tartare, Woombye triple cream brie with pickled beetroot and raspberry almond pesto, and a shared baked Le Conquérant camembert with thyme and garlic. Yum!
And a high tea wouldn't be high tea without dessert, so the final sweet tier features Aphrodite Galotyri and ube bavarois, and a cacao-rich Basque chocolate cheesecake made with 70 per cent Cacao Trace chocolate and topped with blistered padron pepper and Tasmanian pepperberry salt.
Feeling tempted? The feast is available 5pm every Wednesday to Saturday, until October 25. It's priced from $89 and includes a glass of wine by Zonzo Estate. To make a booking, head to the website.
