Take your seat at the pass, for an intimate, behind-the-scenes dining experience with Head Chef Louis Ritchie.
THE EXPERIENCE
Designed for the true food lover, the Kitchen Pass Experience offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes journey at SLATE, hosted by Head Chef Louis Ritchie. Take your seat at the pass and watch each dish come to life from preparation through to plating - a unique vantage point that brings you closer to the craft, precision, and creativity behind every course.
Perfect for guests who want to go beyond the plate, it's an experience as engaging as it is indulgent.
Available Wed-Sun, with any booking at SLATE Restaurant.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- A curated five-course lunch or dinner, at the kitchen pass
- Wine, beer or non-alcoholic pairings, tailored to your preference
- Chef Louis guiding you through each dish - ingredients, inspiration, and technique, with conversation along the way
- 20% off any tasting room purchases made on the day of your booking
A note from the kitchen: A proud Clare local, Louis brings a deep understanding of regional produce, wine, and the Pikes story to every course. In the unlikely event Louis is unavailable, you'll be hosted by on of our other Sous Chefs, Callum or Andy.
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
Duration: allow a minimum of 2 hours to fully enjoy this immersive experience
Price: $160 per person
Group Size: Minimum 1 guest | Maximum 4 guests
Availability: Lunch service, Wednesday–Sunday, and Saturday dinner service from 6pm, with any booking at SLATE Restaurant
Bookings must be made at least 48 hours prior to your intended visit.
GOOD TO KNOW
Bookings
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required. For last-minute availability, call (08) 8843 4370. Bookings can be made online or by contacting us directly.
Payment & cancellation
Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Full details of our cancellation and refund terms can be found in our experiences Terms & Conditons.
Dietary requirements
We're happy to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies for the Premium Experience lunch - just let us know at the time of booking.
ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
Bookings are available Wednesday–Sunday during lunch service and on Saturday evenings during dinner service.
Simply select the Kitchen Pass Experience when making your reservation at SLATE.
You can book via the link below or contact us directly.
Phone: (08) 8843 4370 and select Extension 1
Email: slate@pikeswines.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
No - simply select the Kitchen Pass Experience when making your reservation at SLATE.
Bookings are available Wednesday–Sunday during lunch service and on Saturday evenings during dinner service.
In the unlikely event Louis is unavailable, you'll be hosted by one of our Sous Chefs, Callum or Andy.
Yes - your five-course menu can be paired with a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic options, tailored to your preference.
Yes - the Private Cellar Tasting and Brewery Tour both make a great addition, available daily at 11am, Wednesday to Sunday, with a minimum of 7 days' notice.
This experience is designed for adults only.
If you cancel your booking within 2-6 days of the booking date, you will be refunded 50% of the booking fee. If you cancel on the day or are a no show, you will not receive a refund.
If an Experience is cancelled by Pikes Wines Pty Ltd with 24 hours notice before your booking and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting from the Tour Operator:If a Tour is cancelled by the Tour Operator before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting the following from Pikes Wines Pty Ltd:
(a) a substitute Experience of equivalent value; or
(b) a full refund of all monies paid for the cancelled Experience.