Chef Jimmy Richardson of Gerard’s has the secret recipe for adding a little spice to your love life – a four-course Levantine banquet for Valentine’s Day on Wednesday 14 February.

Traditional Middle Eastern inspired dishes with a splash of romance will be served alongside a complementary cocktail on arrival (now that’s love). Whether you love love or just love a banquet this dinner is for you. See the menu below and get booking lover.

ONE
Ka’ak bread with whipped tahini
Appellation Sydney rock oyster with rose petal vinegar
Confit chicken oyster mansaf with labna

TWO
Skull island prawn, foul, fava bean and pickled radish

THREE
Braised Westholme Wagyu short rib, whipped garlic and zucchini mouneh
Cooper shoot fattoush salad
Lebanese cucumbers and ashure with bitter leaves

FOUR
Dark chocolate cake, m’raba el tin and anise hyssop