World’s Longest Lunch 2015

Each year in Geelong the Barwon Health Foundation, as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, put on a local World’s Longest Lunch to help raise funds for #ProjectLove – supporting the redevelopment of the Chemotherapy Day Ward and Pharmacy at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre at University Hospital Geelong.

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The 2015 St John of God Pathology World’s Longest Lunch was held on Friday 13th March at Steampacket Gardens on Geelong’s beautiful waterfront.

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The inspiration behind the styling was something fresh and colourful to capture the vibe of the event.

Our boho pink napkins became the inspiration for the whole thing, the pattern was incorporated into the stationary and promotional poster as well!

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To complement the gorgeous vibrant napkin, we used golden pineapples, dipped wicker vases and concrete planters which collectively gave the perfect balance of crisp and colourful with earth and natural.

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Adding to the festive feel of the event we hung ribbon chandeliers from the ceiling of the marquee. Whether they were hanging still and perfect or dancing around in the wind they looked pretty amazing.

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Thank you to all who attended and supported this great event raising funds for #ProjectLove – supporting the redevelopment of the Chemotherapy Day Ward and Pharmacy at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre at University Hospital Geelong.

A special thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the event –
St John of God Pathology
PRDnationwide, Geelong
Penny’s Prime Meats
Bonadio
PFD Foods
Charles Rose
Igby Productions – Event Styling
Grindstone Creative – Event Collateral Design
Lamadre Bakery
James St Bakery
The Coffee Man
Mt Duneed Estate
Clyde Park Vineyard
Leura Park
Prickly Moses
Del Rios

Special mention to the chefs who generously donated their time and expertise –
Dwayne Bourke – Flying Brick Cider House
Tristian Bibby- Denny’s Kitchen
Daniel Duve – Peter Rowland at Mt Duneed Estate
Daniel Brehaut – Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Alexander McIntosh – Zigfrids Dining Hall & Bar
Jan Solovic – Empire Grill
Simon Parrott – Simon Parrott Catering

Photos by E.L Photography

World’s Longest Lunch 2015

By Kirstyn Tate