Where Pairings Become Experiences.
Bar Que Sera hosts intimate gatherings that celebrate the harmony between food and wine — from varietal deep-dives and regional spotlights to winemaker and chef collaborations.
We also host events to mark celebratory times of the year.
Seats are limited, the mood is convivial, and the focus is always on flavour, storytelling and connection. These are evenings to savour — where every pour has a purpose, and every plate has something to say.
Guided by winemaker Duane Roy and chef Mitchell Phillip-Tait, each event is an immersive experience that highlights the season’s best ingredients, thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from Australia and beyond.
Great food tells a story. Great wine gives it a voice.
New Zealand Wine Lunch
New Zealand, Uncorked
From Marlborough to Waiheke Island, Hawke's Bay to Central Otago, New Zealand produces some of the most distinctive and exciting wines in the world.
Join us for a special long lunch hosted by Duane as we explore the regions, varieties and personalities that have helped put New Zealand on the global wine map. While Sauvignon Blanc may have made the country famous, this lineup reveals just how much more there is to discover.
We'll begin with two benchmark whites from Marlborough and Kumeū, before heading south for a pair of contrasting Central Otago Pinot Noirs. From there, we'll move into the richness and structure of Hawke's Bay Syrah and Waiheke Island's iconic Bordeaux blends, before finishing with one of New Zealand's most celebrated dessert wines.
In the kitchen, Chef Mitch has created a four-course menu inspired by the season and designed to bring each wine to life.
The menu and wines:
Confit ocean trout, wilted leeks & smoked mussel cream
2025 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
2024 Kumeu River Chardonnay (Kumeū)
Braised duck, mushroom, sour cherry & celeriac
2023 Rockburn '11 Barrels' Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
2024 Maude Pinot Noir (Central Otago)Roast venison loin, artichoke, black garlic & duck egg béarnaise
2021 Te Mata Bullnose Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
2021 Man O' War 'Ironclad' Bordeaux Blend (Waiheke Island)'Hokey Pokey' — cultured cream, dulce de leche, honeycomb & bee pollen
2024 Framingham Noble Riesling (Marlborough)
This is New Zealand through the lens of some of its most respected producers — a journey from bright coastal freshness to powerful reds and a spectacular sweet finish.
Saturday 20 June & Sunday 21 June (12:30 - 3:30pm)
$159 per person
Includes seven premium wines + four-course matching menu
Limited to 20 guests per lunch - join us at the table.
Your Cellar Raid - BYO Night
Your Cellar Raid — BYO Night at Bar Que Sera
Some bottles deserve more than a quiet night at home.
Join us for BYO night at Bar Que Sera — a relaxed, communal dinner built around great food, great wine and the perfect excuse to finally open something special from the cellar.
Bring your best wine, we’ll handle the rest. Four courses, bold flavours, which we will hand pick with you to match your preferences and your wine/s.
1st Course (select one of these)
Sydney rock oyster & plum vinegar gf
Chilled Sicilian olives, citrus & rosemary gf v
Truffle salami w/- house turmeric pickles
2nd Course (select one of these)
Salad of warm leeks, grape, goat curd & bitter leaves gf
Marinated beetroot, Byron Bay stracciatella, fig & hazelnut gf
Local fish crudo, avocado, cucumber & pickled jalapeño gf
3rd Course (select one of these)
Confit duck & mushroom Mafaldine, walnut, spinach & duck fat pangratatto
Coffs coast squid cooked in charcuterie XO butter
Confit lamb rump, caponata & whipped ricotta gf
4th Course (select one of these)
Sheep yoghurt panna cotta, rhubarb compete & sherry caramel gf
Chocolate mousse, red wine pear & olive oil gf
12-month aged Manchego w/- crostini & pickled date jam v
This is communal dining done the BQS way — relaxed, generous and social, with wines being poured, stories being shared and probably a few new favourites discovered around the table.
Thursday 4 June | 6:30pm
(and monthly thereafter)
$89 per person
Includes four-course menu + BYO corkage
Communal seating
Bring your wine. We’ll handle the rest.
Spanish Wine Lunch
Spain, Poured — A BQS Long Lunch
Join us at Bar Que Sera for a vibrant Spanish wine lunch — full of flavour, flair and a touch of fun.
Hosted by Duane, the afternoon brings together a thoughtfully curated lineup of Spanish wines, matched to one of Mitch’s signature menus — this time with a distinctly Spanish twist.
We’ll start bright and briny with coastal whites, roll into rounded Garnacha Blanca, then move through the juicy charm of Rioja before finishing deeper, darker and more powerful with Grenache-led wines from Montsant and beyond. Spain doesn’t really do boring.
In the kitchen, Chef Mitch has built a four-course menu designed to complement each wine, creating a lunch that moves with contrast, energy and plenty of personality.
The menu:
Escabeche of Yamba prawn, pork jowl, tomato and beef fat ketchup
2024 Astobiza Txakoli (Basque Country) – fresh, zippy and saline, all citrus and green apple
2023 Marco Abella Garnatxa Blanc (Priorat) – textural with soft stone fruit and warmth
Morcilla stuffed chicken, smoked grape & sherry jus
2024 Ijalba Rioja – vibrant and fruit-forward, with red berries and gentle spice
2022 Villota Rioja – more structured and savoury, with depth and refinement
Wagyu rump cap, fermented peppers, anchovy butter & horseradish
2022 Clos Mogador ‘Com Tu’ Montsant – generous and expressive, dark fruit with a mineral edge
2023 Bernabeleva ‘Navaherreros’ Garnacha – lifted and elegant, with wild herbs and fine tannins
Dark chocolate mousse, horchata and Jerusalem artichoke
1988 Toro Albala Pedro Ximénez – rich and complex; dried fruits, toffee and incredible length
Great wine, great food, and great company. And who knows, we may even convince JP to treat us to a little tango.
Saturday 30 May & Sunday 31 May (12:30 - 3:30pm)
$159 per person
Includes seven premium wines + four-course matching menu
Seats are limited. Spain beckons.
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day at BQS
This Mother’s Day, skip the crowded cafés and do it properly.
We’re hosting a relaxed lunch and dinner at BQS — built around good food, great wine, and the kind of atmosphere Mum will actually enjoy. No rushing, no washing up, no compromises.
Chef Mitch has created a delicious and seasonal three-course set menu, including choices for both main and dessert.
We’ll take care of everything, including starting things off with a complimentary drink on arrival.
Whether you’re celebrating Mum, a mother figure, or simply gathering the family for a long lunch, this is one to book early.
To start
Hearthfire ciabatta
Smoked trout & crab pâté
Lamb shoulder skewer, oregano
Main (choice of)
Confit chicken thigh, braised white beans, pancetta & salsa verde
or
Roast lamb rump, caponata & sheep yoghurt
Dessert (choice of)
Cheesecake mousse, poached rhubarb
or
Olive oil cake, double cream & orange caramel
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
Sittings: Lunch - 12pm & 2pm, Dinner anytime from 5 to 7pm
Price: $79 per person (+10% Sunday surcharge applies)
Includes 3 courses + welcome drink (wine, beer or soft drink)
Seats are limited — bookings essential
(Please note this is a set menu event and our à la carte menu will not be available. A 10% Sunday surcharge applies.)
Pinot Wine Lunch
Pinot, Everywhere — A BQS Wine Lunch with Duane Roy
Some grapes behave. Pinot doesn’t.
Thin-skinned, temperamental and endlessly expressive, Pinot Noir is often seen as the holy grail of winemaking — capable of producing wines of extraordinary nuance, but only when everything aligns. And even then, it rarely shows the same face twice.
In Burgundy, it whispers of earth and autumn. In Central Otago, it’s vivid and fruit-driven. Oregon brings depth and brood. Tasmania delivers brightness and precision. Same grape. Completely different animal.
But Pinot’s story doesn’t end with red.
From finely structured sparkling wines to textural, quietly complex whites, Pinot reveals a remarkable ability to transform — shaped by place, climate and the hand of the winemaker.
At Bar Que Sera, we’re bringing these expressions together for a special long lunch hosted by Duane Roy. Across eight wines, Duane will share insights, stories and the subtle decisions that shape each wine in the glass.
2025 Hentley Farm Blanc de Noir (Barossa Valley, SA)
NV Henschke ‘Johanne Ida Selma’ Blanc de Noir (Adelaide Hills, SA)
2022 Alois Lageder ‘Versalto’ Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige, Italy)
2022 Domaine Schlumberger Pinot Blanc ‘Les Princes Abbés’ (Alsace, France)
2024 Chatto ‘Franklinii’ Pinot Noir (Huon Valley, Tasmania)
2021 La Crema Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, USA)
2024 Felton Road ‘Calvert’ Pinot Noir (Central Otago, New Zealand)
2018 Albert Bichot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru ‘Les Sorbets’ (Burgundy, France)
A global lineup showcasing the many faces of Pinot. From precision-cut sparkling and textural whites through to some of the world’s most compelling expressions of Pinot Noir.
In the kitchen, Chef Mitch has created a four-course menu designed to complement and elevate each pour, building a dining experience that moves in step with the wines.
This is a relaxed, intimate afternoon — equal parts discovery, conversation and indulgence.
Saturday 18 April & Sunday 19 April (12:30 - 3:30pm)
$169 per person
Includes eight premium wines + four-course matching menu
Seats are limited. Pinot waits for no one.
Easter Sunday Lunch
Easter Sunday, the BQS way
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delicious, relaxed lunch at Bar Que Sera.
For this special event, Chef Mitch has curated a seasonal three-course menu designed to be shared and enjoyed over a leisurely afternoon, paired with a drink on arrival to get things started.
Hearthfire ciabatta served with gin cured Ocean Trout & spiced pork shoulder skewers
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Lemon & oregano roast chicken, burnt cabbage & labne
w/- roast pumpkin & herbs
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Chocolate mousse, red wine pear & olive oil
or
Roast peach & honey custard
Produce-driven dishes, a few BQS favourites, and the warm, informal atmosphere you know and love.
$79 per person
Includes 3 courses + welcome drink (wine, beer or soft drink)
Seats are limited — bookings essential
(Please note this is a set menu event and our à la carte menu will not be available. A 10% public holiday surcharge applies.)
Glandore Wine Lunch
Some lunches feel like reunions - This one pours the wine
Join us at Bar Que Sera for a special long lunch hosted by co-owner and winemaker Duane Roy — a familiar face to many of you. Whether he’s guided your wine journey in the dining room or you’ve raised a glass with him at one of our previous events, these afternoons will bring the story full circle.
For the first time, Duane will present his own wines from Glandore, the estate he proudly founded in 2005. Eight wines will be poured across the afternoon, spanning the Glandore range and dipping into the cellar for a rare and beautifully matured highlight.
In the kitchen, Chef Mitch will deliver a carefully crafted four-course menu designed to complement and elevate each wine.
A relaxed, generous afternoon of exceptional food, thoughtful winemaking, and stories behind every bottle.
When: Saturday 21 March and Sunday 22 March 2026, 12:30 to 3:30pm
Price: $149 per person
Includes: Four-course lunch + eight paired wines
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day at Bar Que Sera
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate evening of food, wine and warm hospitality at Bar Que Sera.
For one night only, Chef Mitch presents a thoughtfully curated four-course Valentine’s menu, designed to be enjoyed slowly and shared with someone special. Expect seasonal produce, confident flavours and elegant technique across each course.
Your evening begins with a glass of Glandore Chloe Sparkling on arrival, followed by a seated dining experience showcasing the full menu:
Dorrigo beef tartare, smoked oyster emulsion & curry leaf
Murray cod, roast fish milk, potato & saltbush
Roast lamb rack, sweetbreads & green garlic
Chocolate, hazelnut & blood orange tart
$129 per person
Includes four courses and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
Two seatings available:
• 5:30pm
• 7:30pm
This is a one-night-only event with limited availability. Bookings are essential.
Whether it’s a long-standing tradition or your first Valentine’s together, we’d love to host you for a relaxed and memorable evening at Bar Que Sera.
New Year’s Eve 2025
✨ Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bar Que Sera ✨
Two ways to welcome 2026 — both delicious.
The year is drawing to a close, and we’re marking the occasion the only way we know how: beautiful food, exceptional wine, and the warm buzz of Sawtell summer evenings.
Whether you’re planning an early celebration over an elegant multi-course dinner, or joining us later for a night of grazing, bubbles and great company, Bar Que Sera is the place to be on New Year’s Eve.
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New Year’s Eve Dinner — $129 per person
A refined 4-course celebration, plus Charles Heidsieck NV Champagne on arrival.
Menu
1st — Tuna crudo, white nectarine, bottarga & verjus
2nd — Confit chicken wing, hand-picked crab, corn & caviar
3rd — Wagyu tenderloin, asparagus, Dorrigo potato & smoked hollandaise
4th — Sheep yoghurt, peach, brown butter & bee pollen
We can accommodate dietaries known in advance — please note these when booking so our team can prepare accordingly.
Bookings available at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm or 7:00pm.
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NYE Late-Night Menu — $59 per person
A relaxed, luxurious way to see in the New Year.
From 9pm, settle in with a glass of Glandore Chloë Blanc de Blancs on arrival and enjoy the table for the rest of the evening — right through until our close around 12:30am.
Chef Mitch has crafted a special NYE late-night offering designed for sharing:
• A selection of canapés, bites and snacks
• Grazing plates of imported meats
• Cheese specials created exclusively for the night
Limited adjustments can be made for allergies/dietaries with notice.
Bookings at 9:00pm or 9:30pm.
Journey to Piedmont — Wine Lunch
Four-Course Lunch Paired with Wines
This November, we invite you to journey with us to the captivating hills of Piedmont — one of Italy’s most treasured wine regions and home to some of the world’s most revered varietals. It’s also one of Duane’s favourite places on earth.
This special four-course lunch will explore the elegance, power, and romance of Nebbiolo, often called the King and Queen of the wine world, through a thoughtful comparison of Barolo vs Barbaresco. Duane will be delving deep into the cellar to uncover beautifully aged bottles that reveal the true staying power of these remarkable wines.
We’ll also shine a light on Piedmont’s other rising stars, including Timorasso and Arneis, to offer a beautifully rounded taste of the region.
Chef Mitch will be crafting, as always, an exceptional menu of four curated courses — designed to complement the wines and elevate every sip. With truffles in season, expect a nod to Piedmont’s most luxurious ingredient, in perfect harmony with Barolo.
And for those who love a little fun with their wine, we’ll be hosting a wine options game during the experience — a playful palate challenge with bragging rights up for grabs.
View the full menu here.
One session, 20 seats only:
$199 per person | Includes four-course lunch plus paired wines
Spring in Bloom - Wine Lunch
A Four-Course Lunch Paired with Eight Wines
This October, Bar Que Sera will be in full bloom with four fresh, fabulous courses from Chef Mitchell Phillip-Tait.
Expect the very best of the season — spring lamb, zesty citrus, tender baby vegetables and herbs that smell like sunshine.
Alongside each dish, winemaker and co-owner Duane Roy will share the stories and inspirations behind every pour.
Think crisp Rieslings, French Rosé (what says spring more?) and light, juicy reds — plus a few treasures from Duane’s own cellar.
View the full menu here.
Price: $149 per person
Includes: Four-course lunch + eight paired wines
