The Agrarian Kitchen
Hyper-local Tasmanian haven where garden-fresh produce fuels unforgettable set-menu feasts, garden tours, and casual kiosk bites in the sun-dappled Derwent Valley.
The Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk, Tasmania, is an award-winning restaurant celebrating hyper-local, seasonal produce from its one-acre kitchen garden. Diners enjoy an eight-course set menu in a light-filled space, starting with a greenhouse course, complemented by a casual outdoor kiosk, garden tours, and cooking classes. Open weekends, it offers a true sense of place through thoughtful, produce-driven cuisine.
A brief summary to The Agrarian Kitchen
- 11a The Avenue, New Norfolk, Tasmania, 7140, AU
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- Duration: 1.5 to 4 hours
- Luxury
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Friday 11 am-2 pm
- Saturday 11 am-2 pm
- Sunday 11 am-2 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring The Agrarian Kitchen.
- Book restaurant reservations 4 months ahead; arrive 15 minutes early to avoid $220 cancellation fee.
- Combine garden tour at 11:30am with 12:30pm lunch for full immersion.
- Kiosk is walk-in only; ideal for families with picnic-style seating on the lawn.
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Getting There
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Driving
30-min drive from Hobart via A10; free street parking available; 1-hour from airport.
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Public Transport
TassieLink bus from Hobart (1.5 hours, $10-15); walk 10 mins from New Norfolk stop.
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Walking/Biking
Riverside paths from town center (15-min walk); bike-friendly valley roads.
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Restaurant Experience
Nestled in the Derwent Valley, The Agrarian Kitchen's restaurant delivers a meticulously crafted eight-course set menu priced at $220 per person, showcasing over 90% of ingredients from its on-site garden. The journey begins in the greenhouse amid lush produce, transitioning to a bright dining room where wood-fired cooking, fermentation, cheese-making, and butchery highlight seasonal flavors like burrata with fermented lemon, smoked beef sausage, and lamb with cauliflower.Garden and Sustainability
The heart of the operation is a one-acre walled garden employing no-dig methods, composting, and greenhouse production to yield nutrient-dense vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Guided tours led by gardeners reveal berry growing and sustainable practices, supplying the restaurant, kiosk, and classes with fresh bounty that embodies Tasmania's fertile landscape.Kiosk and Casual Dining
For relaxed visits, the outdoor kiosk offers house-made pastries, sandwiches, salads, and beverages on picnic tables under umbrellas. Menus shift weekly with garden produce, including winter specials like truffle toasties and fireside s'mores, perfect for families or take-away picnics in the valley sunshine.Cooking Classes and Events
Hands-on classes teach foundational skills from garden harvest to wood-fired bread and natural cheesemaking, fostering an agrarian lifestyle. Private functions, weddings, and seasonal events utilize the unique spaces, blending education, celebration, and local produce in this former asylum setting.Derwent Valley Context
Just 30 minutes from Hobart, New Norfolk's historic charm pairs with The Agrarian Kitchen's ethos, drawing food enthusiasts to explore nearby wineries, riverside walks, and wilderness while savoring Tasmania's pristine ingredients in an intimate, light-filled haven.Explore the best of what The Agrarian Kitchen has to offer
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