The Makers' Table - September 2026

The Makers' Table

Saturday 26 September 2026

Three Makers. Two Crafts. One Table.

Join us for the first event in our inaugural island Makers' Table series—an intimate evening where exceptional food, remarkable wine and Island Crafted beer come together in conversation.

Hosted on the rooftop of Straddie Brewing Co. overlooking Moreton Bay, each Makers' Table welcomes a celebrated guest Maker to collaborate with our own team of artisans.

For the second of our island events this year, we're delighted to welcome Ben Chipman, Chief Winemaker & Owner at Tom Foolery Wines, alongside our Head Brewer Andrew Sydes.

Chef Alex Stapleton has created an exclusive four-course seasonal degustation, with every dish thoughtfully paired twice—once with a Tom Foolery wine selected by Ben and once with an Island Crafted Straddie beer chosen by Andrew.

Throughout the evening, Alex, Ben and Andrew will share the inspiration behind each course and pairing, inviting guests into a conversation about flavour, craftsmanship and the stories that shape every glass.

Your Evening Includes:

• Welcome sunset drink on arrival
• Four-course seasonal degustation 
• Four premium Tom Foolery wine pairings
• Four Island Crafted Straddie beer pairings
• Hosted tasting and conversation with Ben Chipman and Andrew Sydes
• An intimate rooftop dining experience overlooking Moreton Bay

Event Details

Date: Saturday 26 September 2026

Venue: Straddie Brewing Co. Rooftop
Dunwich (Goompi), North Stradbroke Island

5:30pm Guests arrive & welcome drink

6:00pm First course served

8:30pm Event concludes

8:45pm Convenient Sealink Water Taxi departure to the mainland

Price: $149 per person

Seats are strictly limited to ensure an intimate and interactive dining experience.

Due to the nature of this event, dietary requests cannot be catered for.  Not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or food allergies.

Meet the Makers

Alex Stapleton

Head Chef, Straddie Brewing Co.

Alex's seasonal menu forms the heart of the evening, celebrating exceptional produce with dishes designed to showcase both wine and beer in equal measure.

Ben Chipman

Winemaker & Owner, Tom Foolery Wines, Barossa Valley

Known for producing vibrant, small-batch wines with personality and precision, Ben champions minimal intervention winemaking that allows each vineyard to tell its own story. His wines strike a beautiful balance between classic Barossa character and modern elegance, earning a loyal following among wine lovers and critics alike.

Andrew Sydes

Head Brewer, Straddie Brewing Co.

With over a decade of brewing experience, Andrew pairs each course with Straddie beers that demonstrate just how beautifully craft beer can sit alongside fine dining.

Intimate. Immersive. Unmistakenly Straddie.

Seats are strictly limited.  Book Now.