Image courtesy of Crowne Plaza

Image courtesy of Crowne Plaza


A Curated Evening: Oakdene Wine Masterclass, Three-Course Dinner & After-Hours at Geelong Gallery

Friday 3 July 2026, from 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Ticket includes masterclass, three-course meal and Discovering the Impressionist after-hours entry

Cost—
Members $180
Non-members $198
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Locations: Crowne Plaza Geelong and Geelong Gallery

• 6.00 to 7.30pm: Oakdene Wine Masterclass and Sociali Trattoria & Bar Chef’s Special: Coastal Italian Cuisine with a French Twist in the Crowne Plaza Geelong Waterfront Ballroom
• 7.30 to 9.30pm: After-hours at Geelong Gallery

Enjoy a memorable evening in Geelong across two impressive locations. The experience begins at Crowne Plaza Geelong with an Oakdene wine masterclass and three‑course French‑inspired dinner, expertly paired with matching wines.  

Guests explore the French–Australian wine connection and the evolution of regional styles before continuing to Geelong Gallery for After-hours—Discovering the Impressionists. A seamless blend of wine, dining and art after dark. 

*Please book as a group when possible, large groups may not be seated together.

 

Looking for a place to stay? Book an exclusive accommodation offer with Official Hotel Partner Crowne Plaza Geelong

 

MENU

A CURATED EVENING COASTAL ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A FRENCH TWIST

Pasta

PRAWN CAPPELLETTI
Prawn bisque, citrus butter prawns, chervil

or

PUMPKIN CAPPELLETTI
Tomato bisque, citrus butter pumpkin, chervil [v]

Secondi

THYME and GARLIC SEARED LAMB NOISETTE
Ratatouille-style vegetables, green pea crémeux, rosemary crumbs

or

CONFIT OF MUSHROOMS
Ratatouille-style vegetables, green pea crémeux, rosemary crumbs [v]

Dolce

HONEY PANNA COTTA
Almond crumble, citrus syrup, orange chocolate mousse, berries, edible flowers

Please note, this menu is subject to change.
This menu is inspired by Discovering the Impressionists at Geelong Gallery. Crowne Plaza Geelong is proudly the Official Hotel Partner of the exhibition, 20 June - 11 October 2026.
[v] - vegetarian
Please advise of any dietaries