Two chefs with a reputation for getting their hands dirty joined forced with delicious. and Foxtel’s LifeStyle FOOD channel to celebrate the current fourth season of River Cottage Australia. The seasonal lunch, held at Biota in New South Wales southern highlands, also celebrated RCA host Paul West joining the delicious. Produce Awards as a state judge. He joined delicious. Regional Chef of the Year 2015 James Viles for an afternoon of celebration, featuring local ingredients and a nose-to-tail attitude.

The two chefs were looking sharp before the lunch kicked off.

delicious. editor-in-chief Kerrie McCallum with River Cottage Australia host Paul West.

Both chefs have serious pedigree and a penchant for foraging, hunting and growing their own. The menu featured wild greens from the region, native meats such as kangaroo and emu, and the first of the season’s quinces grilled over coals. Dishes were paired with award-winning Tertini wines.

Pear and cheese cigars, kangaroo and acacia jerky and a chewy emu bresaola kicked things off.

Dory roe and wild greens paired with 2013 Tertini semi-dry riesling

Mussels with eggs fried in kelp oil matched with 2014 Tertini Arneis.

Grilled duck and prune with 2013 Tertini Pinot Noir.

Sheep’s milk yoghurt, barberries and shiso

Quince cooked over coals with 2012 Tertini Noble Riesling.

Located a short drive from Biota, Tertini Wines supplies four of their best pours to match with the menu.

It was a full house of delicious. readers, contributors and chefs.

Paul West chats with the crowd about season four of River Cottage Australia, on Foxtel’s LifeStyle FOOD channel.

Hendrie Stride, James Viles, delicious. editor-in-chief Kerrie McCallum, and Lena Barridge.

NewsLifeMedia’s Joanna Khawaja, Chloe Harding and Hayley Peacock-Gower.