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We're honoured to once again be recognised by the Australian Good Food Guide for the Readers’ Choice Award 2026🧑🍳✨
This recognition is a celebration of everything that makes Potager so special – our incredible team, the local farmers and producers we work alongside, the produce grown in our own kitchen garden, and the wonderful guests who choose to dine with us.
Every service is driven by a passion for thoughtful hospitality, seasonal ingredients and creating memorable experiences around the table. We're so grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you soon.
A heartfelt thank you to the Australian Good Food Guide for this recognition, and congratulations to all of this year's recipients.
@ausgoodfood 💛
#AGFG #ausgoodfood #Potager #GardenToPlate #PaddockToPlate #TweedFood #NorthernRiversFood #DestinationDining #TheHinterlandCollection
2 days ago
A celebration of the land, the seasons, and the people behind every plate. 🌿
Join us for Hinterland Harvest, an unforgettable Savour The Tweed experience at Potager, where a guided tour through our flourishing kitchen garden sets the scene for a produce-led long lunch celebrating regenerative farming, local ingredients and thoughtful cooking.
For this special event, our Group Head Chef Aaron Teece joins acclaimed chef Jez Wick to create a shared four-course menu inspired by the Tweed's incredible produce. Expect vibrant, predominantly plant-based dishes alongside premium Speckle Park beef from our own Bellingdale Farm, all celebrating the connection between the land, the seasons and the table.
📅 Friday 23 October
🍸 Guided kitchen garden tour, arrival cocktail & four-course shared lunch
Tickets are limited, and we'd love to welcome you.
Book via the link in our bio.
2 days ago
🇫🇷✨ Bastille Day at POTAGER ✨
An evening filled with French-inspired flavours, flowing wine, candlelight, and the best company. 🥂🍷🕯️
Every detail was made to be shared, and every seat around the table made the night even more special. Merci to everyone who celebrated with us, we loved having you. ❤️
Here’s a little look back at a beautiful evening. Until the next one… 🇫🇷🌿
#POTAGER #BastilleDay #FrenchInspired #Reel #FoodTok
4 days ago
🌿🍽️ There’s nothing quite like a long weekend lunch.
Fresh produce from the garden, locally sourced ingredients, and flavours that speak for themselves. 🌱✨ You can truly taste the difference in every bite.
Gather your favourite people, settle in, and experience Potager for yourself. 🥂💛
#PotagerDining #LongLunch #FarmToTable #LocalFlavours #WeekendVibes
4 days ago
🇫🇷✨ What a night at POTAGER! ✨🥂
Last night we celebrated Bastille Day the best way we know how – with incredible food, flowing wine, beautiful company, and a little touch of French magic. 🍷🧀🕯️
From the tablescape to the laughter, every detail came together to create an evening we’ll remember. Merci to everyone who joined us and made the night so special. ❤️
Swipe through for a glimpse of the atmosphere and the wonderful people who shared the evening with us. 📸✨
À bientôt! 🇫🇷🌿
#POTAGER #BastilleDay #FrenchInspired #LongTableDinner #GoodFoodGoodCompany
5 days ago
From vine to plate. 💚
Our passionfruit vines are a reminder that some of the best ingredients begin just steps from the kitchen.
Grown with care and harvested seasonally, they play a small part in the ever-changing flavours that inspire our menu.
#PotagerAtCarool #KitchenGarden #Passionfruit #SeasonalProduce #GardenToPlate
1 week ago
From the 13th of July to the 30th of July, Potager will be taking a short winter pause. 🌿
We'll be back from the 31st of July, ready to welcome you with all your favourite seasonal dishes and warm hospitality.
We look forward to seeing you again soon. 🤎
2 weeks ago
A feast for the eyes and the taste buds. 🍽️✨
Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented and designed to celebrate the very best seasonal ingredients.
This is the kind of dish that encourages you to slow down, savour every bite and enjoy the moment.
#PotagerAtCarool #ChefHattedDining #SeasonalProduce #TweedFood #TasteTheTweed
2 weeks ago
This Bastille Day, indulge in an unforgettable five-course French dining experience, perfectly paired with exceptional wines from some of France's most celebrated regions.
From a delicate Twice Cooked Cheese Soufflé and Confit Duck Leg Terrine, to our rich Speckle Park Beef Bourguignon, each course has been thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the flavours, traditions and artistry of French cuisine. Finish on a sweet note with a classic Crème Brûlée, paired beautifully with a luscious Sauternes.
Whether you're a lover of fine food, French wine or simply looking for a memorable long lunch, this is one celebration you won't want to miss.
🥂 Bastille Day at Potager
📍 Potager – A Kitchen Garden, Carool
✨ Bookings are essential.
#Potager #BastilleDay #FrenchDining #WinePairing #LongLunch #PaddockToPlate #NorthernRiversFood #TheTweed #LoveTheTweed #ChefHatted #SeasonalDining #FrenchCuisine
2 weeks ago
Step beyond the table and into the garden 🌿✨
Experience POTAGER in a whole new way with our Garden Experience & Long Lunch – an immersive journey through our kitchen garden followed by a leisurely lunch celebrating the season’s freshest harvest.
Wander through the gardens, discover what’s growing, and enjoy a menu inspired by ingredients picked just moments before service.
Available every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am.
Choose from:
• Two Courses + Seasonal Side + Arrival Drink — $110pp
• Three Courses + Seasonal Side + Arrival Drink — $130pp
Limited to just 10 guests per sitting.
Book via the link in bio under Our Experiences – The Hinterland Collection 🧡
#Potager #GardenExperience #LongLunch #GardenToTable #SeasonalEating NorthernRiversFood PotagerAtCarool WeekendEscape
2 weeks ago
A shelf full of flavour. 🌿
Pickled, preserved and fermented in-house, these jars play a small but important role in bringing our dishes to life throughout the seasons.
#PotagerAtCarool #SeasonalProduce #Fermentation #KitchenGarden #TasteTheTweed
2 weeks ago
🍫 World Chocolate Day is just around the corner, and we're celebrating early at Potager!
Join us from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th July for a weekend dedicated to all things chocolate.
Indulge in our limited-edition Chocotini – made with vodka, Baileys and our house-made Potager chocolate syrup. Pair it with our special chocolate dessert, created just for the occasion by our kitchen team.
Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner or simply stopping by for a cocktail, it's the perfect excuse to treat yourself.
Book your table now and celebrate with us. 🍸🍫
#WorldChocolateDay #Potager #PotagerAtCarool #ChocolateLovers #Chocotini #TweedFood #NorthernNSW #CocktailSpecial
2 weeks ago
Fresh. Seasonal. Beautifully prepared.
A glimpse of what's coming out of the Potager kitchen right now. 🍽️✨
#PotagerAtCarool #FoodieDestination #SeasonalMenu #TweedHinterland #ChefHattedDining
2 weeks ago
Plastic Free July is a great reminder that the little things really do add up.
At Potager, caring for the environment isn't just something we think about for a month, it's part of how we operate every day.
We work hard to minimise single-use plastics wherever possible, recycle throughout the restaurant, garden and kitchen, and find ways to reuse what we can instead of sending it to landfill. Our garden and compost system helps return organic waste back to the soil, creating a cycle that supports the produce you'll find on your plate.
We're also proud to work with local growers and producers, sourcing seasonal ingredients close to home to reduce food miles while supporting our incredible Northern Rivers community.
It's not about being perfect, it's about making thoughtful choices every day that help protect our environment and the region we call home.
Here's to creating less waste, supporting local, and looking after the land that gives us so much. 🌿
2 weeks ago
Last chance to vote 🤍
Voting for the 2026 AGFG Readers’ Choice Awards closes this Wednesday, 1 July, and we would be so grateful for your support.
Potager has been proudly recognised in the AGFG Readers’ Choice Awards for the past nine years, across both the Regional and Modern Australian dining categories.
If you’ve dined with us, celebrated with us, wandered through the garden, or shared a special moment around our table, we’d love for you to cast your vote.
Vote via the link in our bio ✨
#PotagerAtCarool #AGFG #ReadersChoiceAwards #ModernAustralian #RegionalDining
3 weeks ago
A full deck and a sunny afternoon.
That's our kind of lunch service. ☀️🌿
3 weeks ago
🇫🇷✨ There's still time to join us for our Bastille Day Dinner at Potager.
If you've been looking for an excuse to gather with friends over exceptional food and wine, this is it.
Enjoy a French-inspired degustation menu, thoughtfully paired with premium wines and served as a shared long-table experience in our intimate dining room.
📅 Saturday 11 July 2026
🕕 6:00pm sharp
💰 $185 per person
🍷 Matched wine pairing included
🍽 French-inspired long-table degustation
Seats are limited, so if you've been thinking about joining us, now's the time to book.
✨ Make a weekend of it
Why not turn your evening into a relaxing hinterland escape with a stay at @potagerhouse, @elysianhillsvenue or @cascade.springs? You can also complete your weekend with a scenic river cruise from our friends at @tweedecocruises.
Book your seat via the link in our bio, we'd love to welcome you for a memorable evening of beautiful food, fine wine and French-inspired hospitality.
🇫🇷🍷🥖
3 weeks ago
Raised with care, served with pride. 🌿
This Bellingdale Beef steak made its journey from our paddocks to the plate, celebrating the quality produce and provenance that sit at the heart of what we do.
#BellingdaleBeef #PaddockToPlate #Potager #LocalProduce
3 weeks ago
🇫🇷✨ There’s still time to join us for our Bastille Day Dinner at Potager.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to gather with friends over exceptional food and wine, this is it.
Enjoy a French-inspired degustation menu, thoughtfully paired with premium wines and served as a shared long-table experience in our intimate dining room.
📅 Saturday 11 July 2026
🕕 6:00pm sharp
💰 $185 per person
🍷 Matched wine pairing included
🍽 French-inspired long-table degustation
Seats are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to book.
✨ Make a weekend of it
Why not turn your evening into a relaxing hinterland escape with a stay at @potagerhouse, @elysianhillsvenue or @cascade.springs? You can also complete your weekend with a scenic river cruise from our friends at @tweedecocruises.
Book your seat via the link in our bio, we’d love to welcome you for a memorable evening of beautiful food, fine wine and French-inspired hospitality.
🇫🇷🍷🥖
3 weeks ago
The gardens are looking pretty happy at the moment. 🌿✨
If you're joining us for lunch, take a wander through the garden beds before or after your meal. You never know what you'll find growing.
#Potager #GardenToPlate #Carool
3 weeks ago
The sweetest part of the menu. 🤍
#Potager #DessertLovers #FoodieFinds
4 weeks ago
Behind every memorable meal is a team that genuinely cares.
Ricky and Sal are often the first faces to greet our guests and the reason so many feel right at home from the moment they arrive. Their passion for hospitality, attention to detail and friendly smiles help make every visit to Potager a little more special.
🤍
#Potager #MeetTheTeam #HospitalityMatters #PotagerAtCarool
4 weeks ago
Every plate tells a story at Potager 🍽️🤍
Seasonal produce, carefully sourced ingredients, and thoughtful details brought together with creativity, care, and a deep connection to the land.
Beautiful food designed to be savoured slowly – one course, one conversation, one glass of wine at a time.
#Potager #PaddockToPlate #DestinationDining #FoodExperience #NorthernRiversFood #TweedHinterland #FineDining #PotagerAtCarool
4 weeks ago
A little corner of paradise. 🌴
Take your time, wander the paths, and explore the gardens that help shape the Potager experience. From lush greenery to seasonal produce growing just steps from the restaurant, there's always something to discover.
#Potager #GardenTours #Carool
4 weeks ago
Rich, delicate, earthy, crisp – every element thoughtfully layered to create something memorable from the very first bite. 🌿🍽️
This is the kind of dining experience that invites you to slow down, lean in, and savour every detail.
#Potager #DestinationDining #FoodArt #SeasonalMenu #NorthernRiversFood #TweedHinterland #FineDiningExperience #PotagerAtCarool
1 month ago
🏆 We're delighted to share that Potager – A Kitchen Garden has been named a finalist in the 2026 Tweed Business Awards.
✨ Excellence in Sustainability
✨ Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
✨ Outstanding Visitor Experience
These nominations reflect our commitment to sustainability, seasonal produce, meaningful hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest who visits us.
Thank you to our incredible team, local suppliers, producers and guests who continue to support what we do.
We're honoured to be recognised amongst so many outstanding businesses across the Tweed. 🌿🤍
@tweedbusinessawards
#PotagerAtCarool #TweedBusinessAwards #SustainableTourism #OutstandingVisitorExperience #LoveTheTweed
1 month ago
🍸 World Gin Day is calling… 🍸
This Saturday, raise a glass and celebrate with us at Potager.
Whether you prefer something bright and citrusy, herbaceous and refreshing, or a classic gin favourite, our talented bar team have a cocktail for every gin lover.
Crafted with care and designed to complement a long lunch or evening meal, our gin cocktails have become a guest favourite for good reason.
Join us in the garden, settle in for a leisurely meal, and let our cocktail specialists mix up something special for you.
🍸 World Gin Day
📍 Potager – A Kitchen Garden
🌿 Good food, great company and exceptional cocktails.
Book your table via the link in bio.
#WorldGinDay #PotagerAtCarool #GinCocktails #CocktailLovers #TasteTheTweed #NorthernRiversFood #LongLunches #DestinationDining #SupportLocal #TheTweed #Potager
1 month ago
🍂 Our Winter Menu has arrived. 🍂
A new season means new dishes, new flavours, and a fresh celebration of the incredible produce available right now.
These are just a few highlights from the menu, but there's plenty more waiting to be discovered. From hearty winter favourites to beautifully balanced seasonal plates, our new menu has been thoughtfully crafted to showcase the best of the season.
Whether you're joining us for a long lunch, a special dinner, or a leisurely afternoon in the garden, there's never been a better time to visit.
Swipe through for a taste of what's new, then come and experience the full menu for yourself. ➡️
🍽️ Bookings via the link in bio.
#PotagerAtCarool #WinterMenu #NewMenu #PaddockToPlate #TasteTheTweed #NorthernRiversFood #SeasonalDining #LongLunches #TheTweed #Potager
1 month ago
🇫🇷✨ Vive la France! Bastille Day is returning to Potager.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of French-inspired food, fine wine and warm hospitality as we celebrate Bastille Day with a long-table degustation dinner in the heart of the Tweed hinterland.
🥂 Enjoy a beautifully curated degustation menu inspired by the flavours of France, thoughtfully matched with wines and served in our intimate indoor dining room.
📅 Bastille Day Dinner
🕕 6:00pm sharp
💰 $185 per person
🍷 Matched wine pairing included
🍽 Long-table dining experience
With limited seats available, we recommend booking early to secure your place at the table.
✨ Make a weekend of it
Enhance your experience with a stay at @potagerhouse, @elysianhillsvenue or @cascade.springs, and turn your evening into a relaxing hinterland escape. You can also add a peaceful river experience with our friends at @tweedecocruises.
We can't wait to welcome you for a night of beautiful food, great wine and French-inspired celebration.
🇫🇷🍷🥖✨
#PotagerAtCarool #BastilleDay #FrenchDegustation #LongTableDining #TheTweed #LoveTheTweed #NorthernRiversFood #DestinationDining #GoldCoastFood #TasteTheTweed #Potager
1 month ago
From the garden, with a story to tell. 🌿✨
Seasonal produce, shared plates and good conversation around the table – some of life's best moments are the simplest.
1 month ago
Long lunches, shared bottles, and nowhere else to be. 🍷🌿
Good food. Great company. A table that somehow keeps everyone a little longer than planned.
1 month ago
The food may bring people through the door, but it's the details that make them want to stay.
From the artwork lining the walls to the gardens beyond the windows, every piece adds to the story of Potager and the experience we've created here in Carool.
🎨🌿
#Potager #PaddockToPlate #NorthernRiversDining
1 month ago
Fresh. Just how we like it 🦪🍋
#northernriversfood #thetweed #tastethetweed #goldcoastfood
1 month ago
At Potager, sustainability isn't something we talk about once a year, it's part of the way we operate every day.
From composting and seed saving to companion planting, water conservation and thoughtful garden planning, our kitchen garden is built around natural systems that help reduce waste and support the land that feeds us.
For World Environment Day, we're celebrating the small, practical actions that happen behind the scenes, the kind that help shape a more considered, circular and seasonal dining experience.
Because at Potager, great food begins with care for the environment it comes from.
1 month ago
Soft flavours, seasonal fruit, and the sweetest way to end a long lunch 🍰✨
At Potager, dessert is never just dessert – it’s a reflection of the season, the garden, and the beauty of slowing down around the table.
#Potager #DessertCourse #SeasonalDining #PaddockToPlate #DestinationDining #NorthernRiversFood #PotagerAtCarool #FoodExperience
1 month ago