In an event not to be missed, two of Kiama’s top chefs are coming together to cook a dinner celebrating the importance of local food.

“Lauren Brown of Blue Swimmer Gerroa and Luke Basic of Silica in Kiama have generously donated their time and devised an amazing menu for the night,” says Slow Food Saddleback’s convenor Celia Wade.

“Both are committed to the Slow Food principles of good, clean and fair food, and have been recipients of our Snail of the Approval for many years.

“Slow Food Bites will be an evening to feast on food made by two of the region’s leading chefs, while finding out more about the importance of regenerative farming.”

Previous dinners hosted by the local branch of the world’s leading real food advocacy movement have proved very popular events.

“This year will be even more special because we are collaborating with people from the Grow Love Project, who have made films about local food producers,” said Celia.

“These short films will stimulate discussion about the importance of knowing where your food comes from, and the issues involved with regenerative farming.

“We’re sure they will spark conversation and give insights that will have people thinking next time they go food shopping.”

The event is Slow Food Saddleback’s major fundraiser for the year.

Money raised by the branch not only supports Slow Food's international and national projects and programs, but helps local efforts to foster greater food choice through Business Development Awards.

“Over the years we’ve been able to use the funds we’ve raised to help food growers and makers do things they wouldn’t have otherwise been able to do – like attend conferences and buy pigs to aid on-farm sustainability,” Celia added.

“They’ve told us how encouraged they feel to have people backing what they are doing and how much they appreciate our support.”

Three more awards will be presented at the dinner.

Slow Food Bites: Sunday 3 August, from 5.30pm, The Pavilion Kiama

Tickets ($80 or $75 for Slow Food members) - available now at www.trybooking.com/DDAVC - include a three course meal and welcome drink.

Other drinks are BYO.