Private Chef – Catering

  For any occasion , couple or small groups you can book a personal chef to cook and serve you.  

Set up alfresco style in the cobblestone street or in one many romantic spots in the gardens.

We highly recommend  the following private chefs for the ultimate Guestlands experience:  

Christian from At The Italian Table – www.attheitaliantable.com.au

Christian specialises in Northern Italian cuisine but can also give you a ‘trip around Italy’ culinary gourmet experience.  

Book Direct: Chrstian on 0467 488 310

Book direct:  NJ on 0433 657 007

Restaurants & Cafes

Arcadia and nearby areas has a buonissimo selection of  great cafes and restaurants to choose from.

We recommend the following:

     Berowra Waters Inn

One of Australia’s best and highly awarded restaurants – located approximately 15 minutes from us at Berowra Waters.

Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the waterways .  Modern Australian  seasonal  menus  using local produce with degustation and wine matching options.  Exceptional food and location  We highly recommend this for any special occasion-

Open for lunch and dinner Fri, Sat & Sun only-  Bookings essential

Tel  02 9456 1027    1 Calabash Point , Berowra Waters, NSW

     A Chef Secrets

One of our favs- Located in a historic boathouse on Berowra Waters  – Italiano Risitorante  – fresh  seasonal  menus  using local produce and traditional Italian recipes. Open for lunch from 11am to 2pm Tues- Sunday . Tapas bar and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.-  also available for group cooking lessons  during the week.

Bookings essential as very popular for lunch on most weekends

Tel  02 9456 6614    Berowra Waters Ferry , Berowra Waters, NSW

     Sugar Salt Café

Located nearby in Galston Village , Rustic charm fit out and friendly service-  fabulous food – serving breakfasts , great coffees, lunches and wood-fire pizzas for dinners  on Friday and Saturday nights.  –  Vegetarian friendly .  Very popular on Weekends  – lunch bookings recommended.     

Tel  02 9653 2808    344 Galston Rd Galston , NSW

     Entratra -Glenhaven

Great traditional Italian cuisine, very popular ristorante with rustic and friendly ambience.

Open Tuesday to Sunday lunch from 12:00pm –   Tuesday to Saturday dinner from 5:30pm

Tel  02 9899 5608    143 Glenhaven Road, Glenhaven, 2156

            Glenorie Bakery

Award winning very popular bakery with rustic charm indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast, lunch or just coffee.

Artisan breads, cakes, pastries & pies as well as all day breaky- lunch with salads,  lasagna, fish & chips, burgers, and award winning pies.

 Open 7 days – Mon – Sun 6am – 5pm   (7am- 2pm for meals)  www.glenoriebakery.com.au

PH: 9652 2624   4/930 Old Northern Rd, Glenorie NSW 2157

Suggested Activities

Picnic at Fagans Park

Shop at nearby Galston Village Delicatessen and put together a picnic hamper and visit Fagans Park – 55 acres of International Gardens virtually at the back door of Guestlands.

Boating at Berowra Waters

Hire a self drive BBQ boat at Berowra Waters Marina and cruise the beautiful waterways. 2 man canoes are also available if you are feeling more energetic.

   Tel 9456 7000  Berowra Waters Marina

Galston Gorge Bush Walk

A part of the Great North Walk  This walk follows the eastern side of the steep Berowra Creek valley from Galston Gorge to through Berowra Valley national Park up to Crosslands .  Approximately 1.5hrs  over  6km .  Featuring  gulley creek falls and great vistas. If you are feeling more energetic then continue on the Benowie track and exit at Berkeley Trail in Berowra Heights. ( another 1hr 15m ins  total 12.2 kms)