WELCOME TO POTAGER
Multi Award Winner
Potager is the most awarded dining destination in the Northern Rivers
OUR STORY
Potager Restaurant
Since opening for business in March 2016, Potager, set on a small 10-acre farm in Carool’s picturesque countryside, has become a much-loved dining destination for locals and visitors from near and far.
Our promise is to provide people with great food, a relaxed dining experience, excellent service and to showcase the region we live in. We follow a paddock to plate philosophy and whilst we don’t grow everything we serve, we serve everything we grow. For the rest, we attempt to source as much as possible from local providers.
And you’ll find Potager in just a short 20-minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport.
MEET OUR MASTERCHEF
Luis do Carmo
With experience gained in European Michelin-starred kitchens to innovative farm-based restaurants, Luis (pronounced lew-ish) has a holistic commitment to sustainability, community, and exceptional dining – all directly aligned with the Potager values.
His experience has taught him that true culinary excellence comes from combining technical precision with a deep respect for ingredients.
Under Luis’ stewardship, we will further develop our ability to prioritise local, seasonal produce, both grown on site and within the constraints of local supply chains, bridging the gap between high-end cuisine and environmental responsibility.
Originally from Nazaré, Portugal, Luis now calls the Tweed home.
Events
Potager events are legendary – particularly our Degustation Dinners. From our annual birthday celebration in March, to Bastille Day, New Years Eve or perhaps a hosted winemaker dinner, these events are always a sell out.
We also love celebrating our local producers. You might meet them at a ‘Meet the Locals lunch’, or perhaps at a ‘Chef and The Forager’ event. See what we have coming up here
Weddings and Functions
Potager is the culinary destination that delivers the unique intimate wedding experience you deserve. Potager’s signature, relaxed and professional service will ensure your wedding is a day that is enjoyed and remembered by you and your guests.
The restaurants rustic exterior and contemporary interior provide the perfect location to celebrate your wedding, combining a personal dining experience, together with an abundance of menu offerings featuring locally sourced and farmed seasonal produce. Our picturesque gardens create a unique location for your photos and drinks. You may also choose our beautiful grounds as the place to host your ceremony. Read more about our wedding packages here.
Gift Vouchers
Struggling to find a gift for the person who has everything? People love receiving Potager gift vouchers – they make the perfect gift for anyone who loves a great dining experience.
Our gift vouchers are quick and easy to order online. You can include a personalised message, send it directly to the recipient’s inbox, or send it to yourself so you can print the voucher and deliver it to them personally. They come in a variety of amounts, from $50 to $500. Order your gift voucher here.
OVER
SOME FACTS
Why Choose Us
We’re a small, family-owned business. Community is at the heart of everything we do.
We love this beautiful part of the world we call home and are proud to showcase the Northern Rivers Region.
Most of the revenue we make is re-invested locally. Local potters make the majority of our dining ware. Around 70% of our food expenditure is directly with local suppliers (and much of course grown on our farm). We employ approximately 12 locals, onboard apprentices and trainees, participate in work placement programs and, since opening, have given 15 (and counting) young people their first job whist still at school.
When you dine at Potager, you’re supporting the local Tweed economy and that’s a big thank you from all of us.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the people of the Bundjalung Nation and
we pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
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