Kuti Shack in South Australia offers new food experience
If there’s one dining event this year that will make you rethink everything you know about seafood, it’s this. On Saturday, 22 February 2025, the windswept beauty of the Coorong will set the stage for an extraordinary collaboration. It’s between two of Australia’s most accomplished chefs. South Australia’s own Mark Best, the pioneer of modern Australian fine dining, is joining forces with Brendan Roach, chef behind the much-loved Kuti Shack, for a one-off feast celebrating the raw, unfiltered magic of the Southern Ocean and Ngarrindjeri country. Kuti Shack, perched on the shores of Goolwa Beach, is famed for its connection to the natural environment, and it’s here that this duo will craft the kind of menus that don’t just tell a story—they sing it. With the sound of crashing waves as your backdrop and nothing but fresh, local ingredients on your plate, this isn’t just a meal—it’s an immersion into the Coorong and everything it represents. A Collaboration Anchored in Respect and Passion For Mark Best, the chance to cook alongside Brendan Roach is a long-awaited dream. Reflecting on their first meeting—appropriately enough, on a beach collecting pipis—Best shares his enthusiasm for the event. “The Coorong is one of Australia’s most incredible places, and its produce is a gift to any chef. Since the first time I met Brendan, I’ve been looking forward to the rare opportunity to work together to craft a menu that honours the region’s culture, people and produce. The Kuti Shack is everything Australian dining should be, a true reflection of… Read More
