Locavore is the signature restaurant at voco Kirkton Park. Seasonal a la carte, seven nights a week, in a light-filled dining room that looks out across the estate.
The estate-to-plate menu draws on our own kitchen garden and Hunter Valley growers, with local wines to match. Come in from a day of tasting, sit down, and let the evening linger.
A menu that follows the seasons
Each season brings a new menu, built around fresh, local Hunter Valley produce.
Explore our current menu and kids menu below.
Entree
HIRAMASA KINGFISH CRUDO (GF, M)
Hunter Coast kingfish | yuzu ponzu | pickled cucumber | avocado mousse | crispy shallots | black sesame
LOVEDALE CIDER-GLAZED PORK BELLY (GF)
Local free-range pork belly | soy cider caramel | apple & radish slaw | crackling crumb
SEARED SCALLOPS (GF, M)
Pan-seared East Coast scallops | cauliflower purée | XO butter | finger lime pearls
HUNTER VALLEY BURRATA (V)
Local burrata | heirloom tomatoes | rose petal salt | fresh basil | smoked chilli oil | toasted sourdough
HOUSE SMOKED DUCK BREAST (GF)
Smoked duck breast | Hunter Valley figs | local goat’s curd | walnut praline | celeriac purée | balsamic reduction
Main
HUNTER VALLEY BEEF SCOTCH FILLET (GF)
200 g grass-fed scotch fillet | truffle potato | broccolini | spiced shiraz jus
SEMILLON & MISO-GLAZED BARRAMUNDI (GF, M)
Barramundi | edamame succotash | ginger beurre blanc | charred garden greens
TWICE-COOKED LAMB SHOULDER (GF), for 1, 2 or 4
Hunter Valley lamb shoulder | tempus malbec-braised | roasted parsnips | baby carrots | spiced shiraz jus
TEA-SMOKED CHICKEN SUPREME (NF, GF)
Free-range Nulkaba chicken breast | fried polenta & sage chip | pumpkin purée | lemon thyme jus
WILD MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE GNOCCHI (V)
Assorted Hunter mushrooms | truffle butter | parmesan | crispy enoki | seasonal greens
Grill
Served with your choice of chips & salad, or Kipfler potatoes & garden-fresh vegetables + choice of sauce
DORPER LAMB RUMP 200G (GF)
FREE RANGED CHICKEN SUPREME 250G (GF)
HUNTER PASTURE-FED SIRLOIN 250G (GF)
WAGYU RUMP MB3 300G (GF)
Sauces
SPICED SHIRAZ & THYME JUS (GF)
HOUSE-MADE COWBOY BUTTER (GF)
PEPPERCORN SAUCE (GF)
PORCINI MUSHROOM SAUCE (GF)
Sides
CHIPS (GF)
Aioli
DUCK-FAT KIPFLER POTATOES (GF)
BROCCOLINI (GF)
Toasted Almonds | Lemon Oil
Dessert
YUZU CHEESECAKE (V)
Baked vanilla cheesecake | home-grown yuzu curd | white chocolate crumble | seasonal berries
STICKY DATE PUDDING (V)
Local date pudding | spiced rum butterscotch sauce | vanilla bean ice cream
CHOCOLATE & HAZLENUT DELICE (GF V)
Valrhona chocolate delice | salted caramel | chocolate shards | raspberry sorbet
COCONUT PANNA COTTA (GF DF V)
Toasted coconut panna cotta | watermelon & pineapple salsa | lime syrup | sesame praline
HUNTER VALLEY CHEESE BOARD (GF V)
Local cheese selection | caramelised fig jam | crispbreads | fresh grapes
Kids menu
Available for children 12 and under
Main
HAM & PINEAPPLE PIZZA (GF option)
MINI BURGER
Chips | salad
CHICKEN TENDERS
Chips | salad | aioli
PASTA
Napolitana (V) or Bolognese
Dessert
VANILLA ICE CREAM
M = Mixed Origin Seafood | V = Vegetarian | DF = Dairy Free | GF = Gluten Free
Please note a 10% surcharge applies on Sunday | 15% surcharge on public holidays
From our kitchen garden
Our kitchen garden helps provide fresh herbs, edible flowers and seasonal produce, which go into the menu whenever available and can inspire dishes and daily specials.
We also work with Hunter Valley growers, artisan producers and wineries, so the menu reflects the seasons and supports the local community.
Meet the chefs
Portfolio Executive Chef Virender Singh leads the kitchen, cooking modern Australian food built on classical technique, with the seasons setting the direction.
Head Chef Daniel Taggart works alongside him. Daniel came up through pastry, which shows in the desserts, and has cooked at hotels including Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley and Crowne Plaza Terrigal.
Together, they let quality local ingredients shine through simple, well-executed cooking.
Locavore Private
Locavore Private is the private dining room in the main building, designed by Greg Natale, with its own courtyard for a drink before you sit down. It seats 20, or up to 30 for cocktails.
A hire fee applies and we build the menu around your group, so it works for a milestone birthday, an anniversary or a small work dinner. Email [email protected] with your date and numbers and our team will take it from there.
High tea at Locavore
High tea is served here as well as in The Conservatory, Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. Bookings are essential.
Good to know
Open seven nights a week from 5:30pm to 9pm, dinner only. Hours can change over school holidays and public holidays, so call us on 02 4998 7680 if you are booking around one.
Bookings are recommended. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and allergy requests are catered for with advance notice, so tell us when you book. Children are welcome and there is a kids menu. Parking on the estate is free.
Cessnock locals get 15% off food and beverage, excluding special events.
Frequently asked questions
Are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available at Locavore?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and allergy requests are all catered for with advance notice. Let us know when you book, or call us on 02 4998 7680 before you arrive, and the kitchen will look after it.
Can I book Locavore Private for a celebration?
Yes. Locavore Private seats 20, or up to 30 for cocktails, and has its own courtyard. A hire fee applies and the menu is built around your group, so email [email protected] with your date and numbers.
Do I need to book a table at Locavore?
Bookings are recommended, as Locavore can fill up any night of the week. You can book through OpenTable or call us on 02 4998 7680. Walk-ins are welcome when we have a table free.
Is there a kids menu at Locavore?
Yes, there is a kids menu and it is linked on this page alongside the current a la carte menu.
What time does Locavore open?
Locavore serves dinner from 5:30pm to 9pm, seven nights a week. We do not serve lunch, so high tea from 12pm to 3pm or the all-day menu at Epoche are the daytime options on the estate.
Where is Locavore?
On the voco Kirkton Park estate at 336 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, with free parking on site. Everyone is welcome, whether you are staying with us or not.