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Food and drink are at the heart of everything ‘Mornington Peninsula’, and don’t we love it! There is much to celebrate with creative chefs, brewers and barstaff, and such great local produce to work with. We have had great fun (and full tummies) putting together a delicious collection of nibbles, mains, desserts and drinkies that will have your taste buds singing.

Summer means the start of cherry season and the hills of Red Hill and Main Ridge are definitely the place to be. Pick your own deliciousness or grab some already picked, but you have to be quick because they are only in season for a short time!

Show dad he’s the bee’s knees on Father’s Day.

This year it’s time to up the ante by spoiling dad with great food and making new memories together. Why? Because dads are one of a kind, they make sacrifices that go unnoticed until we grow up ourselves, they influence us, protect us and try their best to help us become well-rounded adults. And while a voucher or a new set of handkerchiefs wouldn’t go unappreciated, we think dad deserves the gift of great company.

What better way to catch up with friends and family than the humble picnic? Here’s our list of great Mornington Peninsula picnic spots, plus some great gourmet food stores that you will want to gather your local supplies from, and some that do all the creative work for you (#winning). We’ve got sensational coastal views, leafy national parks and wetlands to tick all your boxes. Everyone will want an invite!

All year we are hanging out for summer produce when the sweet and succulent fruity treats come into their own. Well now’s that time! There is really nothing like fruit that is in season, tree ripened and direct from the farm, and the Mornington Peninsula has a bunch of much-loved producers who grow strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, apples and more in our rich red soils.