High Cheese Returns to Allegro Restaurant

Back by popular demand, High Cheese returns from 23 July to 25 October.

Available Wednesday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

CRAFTED BY THREE MASTERS OF TASTE

Experience a cheesy twist on the traditional high tea with High Cheese!

This year's edition of High Cheese is a story of partnership. Guided by the culinary precision of The Westin Melbourne's Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte, each tier is thoughtfully composed to highlight bold flavour, balance and technique. From the rare, cellar-aged selections curated by The Studd Siblings, Australia's most respected cheese authorities, to the bright, elegant wines of Yarra Valley's Zonzo Estate, every element has been crafted with care and intention to create an immersive experience that celebrates texture, provenance and artistry.

Appora and The Studd Siblings

WHAT TO EXPECT - A MENU MADE FOR CHEESE LOVERS

This season's High Cheese menu offers a three-tiered progression of savoury and sweet courses, each showcasing thoughtfully composed dishes where cheese takes the lead. Expect flavour-forward pairings like Aphrodite Barrel Aged Organic Fetta with tomato and lychee tartare, Woombye Triple Cream Brie with pickled beetroot and raspberry almond pesto, and a shared baked Le Conquérant Camembert with thyme and garlic.

The final tier brings a bold finish with desserts such as Aphrodite Galotyri and ube bavarois, and a cacao-rich Basque chocolate cheesecake made with 70% Cacao Trace chocolate, elevated with blistered padron pepper and Tasmanian pepperberry salt.

Each experience includes a glass of Zonzo Estate wine, with your choice of Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir or Prosecco to complement the menu.

High Cheese Menu

RESERVE YOUR HIGH CHEESE EXPERIENCE

Dates: 23 July - 25 October 2025
Location: Allegro Restaurant, Level 1, The Westin Melbourne
Pricing:

Wednesday to Friday - $89 per person
Saturday - $110 per person (no surcharge)

Inclusions:
Three-tier High Cheese menu + one glass of Zonzo Estate wine

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A celebration of rare and remarkable cheeses

CURATED BY THE STUDD SIBLINGS

Globally recognised cheese experts Ellie and Sam Studd bring their deep knowledge and passion to High Cheese. Each course is built around hand-selected cheeses from their exclusive range, bold, expressive, and full of character.

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Yarra Valley wines, crafted to complement every bite

Perfectly Paired by Zonzo Estate

Each High Cheese experience includes your choice of Zonzo Estate wine — Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or Prosecco — selected by winemaker Caroline Mooney to bring harmony and balance to the bold cheese-forward menu.

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Technique, balance, and imagination on every tier

The Culinary Vision of Chef Apoorva Kunte

Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte brings refined technique and creative vision to this year's High Cheese. Drawing inspiration from rare cheeses selected by The Studd Siblings, each dish is carefully crafted to honour flavour, texture and presentation, transforming the high tea ritual into a savoury and multi-sensory experience.

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High Cheese Returns to Allegro Restaurant

CURATED BY THE STUDD SIBLINGS

Perfectly Paired by Zonzo Estate

The Culinary Vision of Chef Apoorva Kunte

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