These products were featured in an appealing visual display and were also integrated into the event’ s dining experience, allowing attendees to taste and experience the quality of the Tasman region firsthand. The event’ s culinary offerings, prepared by renowned Tasmanian chef, Simon Pockran, further elevated the region’ s reputation for excellence in food and beverages.
Todd Babiak MC
emcee for the evening. As a well known and respected ambassador for Tasmania and an excellent storyteller, Todd was able to easily communicate the THINK TASMAN concept to attendees during the main event dinner.
Showcasing Local Producers At the heart of the THINK TASMAN event were the region’ s local producers, who presented a diverse array of premium products, including:
• Organic vegetables from Hobbit Hort and Grown for Taste
• Tasman honey and Honk mustard
• Locally grown Hansen pears
The event’ s culinary offerings, prepared by renowned Tasmanian chef, Simon Pockran, further elevated the region’ s reputation for excellence in food and beverages.
• Grass-fed beef from Premaydena Hill and lamb from Saltwater River Wines and Lamb
• Free-range chicken from Inghams
• Fresh seafood, including oysters from Garfish Bay and Tassal salmon
• Boutique wines from local labels Bangor, Cascades Bay, Premaydena Hill and Saltwater River Wines
• Delicious gin from Dunalley Bay and beer and whisky from McHenry
• Unique lavender lemonade from Port Arthur Lavender
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