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Mark the change of season at Frida’s Field at their autumn equinox dinner

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On Saturday, 21 March, Frida’s Field will host a one-night-only autumn equinox celebration, inviting guests to pause and mark the seasonal shift in a truly memorable way.

The autumn equinox occurs when the sun sits directly above the equator, bringing near equal hours of day and night and signalling the true arrival of autumn in the southern hemisphere.

To honour this natural turning point, Frida’s Field is curating an intimate progressive dining experience for just 50 ultra-foodie guests. This one-night-only progressive dining experience is unlike anything Frida’s Field has ever done before.

Guests will move around the farm, enjoying different courses with paired beverages at different stations; exploring spaces normally closed to the public.

Arrive as the sun begins to dip, bathing the fields in golden hour light, and be welcomed with a canapé and cocktail inspired by our seasonal farm harvest. Next, gather around the outdoor BBQ for a substantial seafood canapé cooked over the fire and paired with a glass of bubbles.

Move on to the orchard for another canapé with a bubbles top-up ready for your lantern-lit guided stroll across the farm as twilight descends. A sit-down two-course individually plated meal inside the barn follows, featuring premium wagyu beef and carefully selected paired beverages.

To finish, gather at the firepit for an interactive dessert experience, complemented by hot chocolate and storytelling.

For more details and tickets visit www.fridasfield.com



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