Lunch serves

By Bridget Cook
A SEVEN-course feast prepared using fresh, local produce was enjoyed by more than 150 people at the Casey World’s Longest Lunch last Friday.
The inaugural event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Cranbourne, was part of the 2011 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
A total of 154 people from local businesses and organisations sat down for the lunch, which included locally sourced meats, cheese, fruit and vegetables.
The table was meant to be set along the home straight of the Cranbourne Racecourse but, due to rain, was moved to the undercover betting ring.
A vintage market truck, overflowing with local fruit and vegetables, was on display and a harpist welcomed guests to the event and provided entertainment between lunch courses.
Event organiser Marcel Hendriksen, from the Rotary Club of Cranbourne, said the event was enjoyed by all.
“We had an excellent turn-out,” he said.
“The wines were well liked and the food was well appreciated. “We are very proud of our inaugural event. We had great support from the local community.
“We have had so much positive feedback we will try and get it back next year, with 100 extra people.”
Mr Hendriksen said he would like to thank the City of Casey, the Cranbourne Turf Club, the sponsors and all other involved who made the event possible.
Casey World’s Longest Lunch was one of 25 Regional World’s Longest Lunches held throughout regional Victoria on Friday.
All money raised will go towards local community projects run by the Rotary Club of Cranbourne.