Entertainment’s Dining Decadence Series is an inaugural celebration of the rich culinary identity that has defined the brand for more than three decades. Once Australia’s most iconic coupon book, Entertainment is now a dining and experience app – and this August, it marks Dining Decadence Month with a curated series of elevated limited edition events across five Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand.

The line-up celebrates Australia’s incredible food and wine scene, showcasing everything from the finest wines of the Adelaide Hills and Greek plate smashing on the Gold Coast to an exclusive Duck & Pinot dining experience in Melbourne, and more. Entertainment Members receive exclusive early access to tickets at a special member rate before they are released to the general public.

Across August, a stellar line-up of Australian and New Zealand restaurants will present exclusive and bespoke menus designed to showcase the finest seasonal produce in their region. The events will span Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and Auckland – offering a taste of the flavours that have defined Entertainment from the nineties to now. Together, they reflect the group’s enduring deep respect for the producers, chefs, winemakers and food-lovers who have helped shape both Australian and New Zealand dining culture into world-leading food and wine destinations.

The Dining Decadence Series is a celebration of all of it: the millions of members, the chefs, the restaurants, and the long-held belief that gathering around a table is one of the most powerful things you can do. Entertainment has been at the heart of some of Australia’s most beloved dining institutions — Catalina, Otto, Pilu, Berowra Waters Inn, Nel, Public Dining Room, Est. — a hallmark of most Australians’ memories.

 “Food has always been about more than what’s on the plate. It’s how we connect, celebrate, share stories and create memories. We created Dining Decadence Month as a celebration of an industry we’ve been privileged to support for more than three decades—the chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality teams who have welcomed Entertainment Members through their doors and helped create unforgettable experiences. From the early years of the Entertainment Book, to this day as a modern App, the ‘pages’ have been graced some of Australia’s most acclaimed restaurants. Dining Decadence is our tribute to that legacy and our love letter to the hospitality industry across Australia and New Zealand.”  Heidi Halson, CEO, The Entertainment Group.

Since 1994, Entertainment has sat at the centre of some of the most memorable dining moments in this country’s food history — from beloved neighbourhood bistros to the country’s most revered fine dining institutions, where plates are as considered as the service is impeccable. Across its 30-year legacy, Membership has unlocked access to a remarkable roster of culinary icons, including partnerships with multi-hatted legends such as Jacques Reymond Restaurant and the globally celebrated legacy of Paul Bocuse Restaurant — names synonymous with dining at its highest form.

The exclusive line-up of events includes an array of restaurants across Australia, detailed below. Join Entertainment now to get your exclusive access to tickets and support your favourite charity. 

AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING IN GREECE

Queensland — Meltemi, Gold Coast
11 August 2026

Hosted at Meltemi Mediterrania in Broadbeach, this is no quiet dinner. Guests are treated to a curated Greek banquet, live bouzouki by Mihali Georgeou, Greek dancing and plate smashing, alongside a menu of taramasalata, tiropita with whipped feta and honey, mussels saganaki, and rotisserie sovereign lamb shoulder — finished with loukoumades and, if the mood takes you, one last plate to smash. A beverage pairing of premium Greek wines and a welcome Mastiha Spritz is also on offer. 

AN EXCLUSIVE AFTERNOON IN THE HILLS

South Australia — Howard Vineyards, Adelaide Hills
15 August 2026

The afternoon promises an elevated long-lunch experience showcasing locally sourced produce and the estate’s own wines, in one of South Australia’s most beautiful settings. General Manager and Head Winemaker Tom Northcott will be on hand to guide guests through the wines that make Howard Vineyards one of the Hills’ most respected estates with an indulgent four-course lunch curated by Head Chef Cookie, with each dish expertly paired to premium Howard Vineyard wines selected especially for the occasion.

A CELEBRATION OF DUCK, TRUFFLE AND PINOT

Victoria — Famers Daughters, Melbourne
21 August 2026

An exclusive winter dining experience celebrating the very best of Victorian produce. Guests will enjoy a specially curated three-course set menu showcasing Gippsland Duck, seasonal winter ingredients and decadent truffles, with each dish paired with premium wines, optional wine pairings and access to an exclusive curated wine list on the night.

AN EVENING OF FOOD AND PURPOSE
Auckland NZ —  Everybody Eats, Onehunga 

29 August 2026

Guests can expect a chef-curated three-course menu built entirely from rescued, seasonal produce, paired with premium wines throughout the evening – and dining that does double duty, supporting Everybody Eats’ mission to reduce food waste while tackling food insecurity and social isolation. Everybody Eats has earned its stripes for its ethos as a charitable restaurant that turns rescued food into daily changing 3-course meals on a pay-what-you-can basis. 

New South Wales — Sydney

Date and details to be announced

Each Dining Decadence Series event is available to Entertainment Members at a preferential rate, with tickets also open to the general public. A portion of proceeds from every event is directed to its nominated charity or community partner.

“We are delighted to be part of Dining Decadence Month, welcoming Entertainment Members to our beautiful Adelaide Hills estate. We look forward to treating guests to a memorable dining experience showcasing locally sourced produce and our estate-grown wines.” – Tom Northcott – Winemaker. Howards Vineyard.