The Kibbeling express

04/09/2026

🌷 A little honest update from our family to yours.

The unusually warm and wet weather this season has been tough on our tulips, and sadly, the fields haven’t flowered as we’d hoped. There will be significantly fewer tulips across the fields, with flowers that are smaller, later and shorter than usual.

We know the spectacular sea of colour is a big part of why so many of you visit, so we wanted to let you know what to expect before you come.

The festival is still going ahead, and there’s plenty to enjoy — beautiful gardens and spring colour, live entertainment, delicious food, family activities and a lovely day out at Tesselaar. 🌷🎶🍔

To reflect the reduced tulip display, all tickets are now 30% off.

This season will look different, but we’d still love to welcome you, share our farm with you and celebrate spring together.

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to support our family. It truly means so much. ❤️

🎟️ 30% OFF tickets: https://tulipfestival.com.au/

29/07/2026

⚠️ WARNING: Do not keep reading if you’re hungry

Because once you picture golden, crispy Dutch-style Kibbeling or perfectly seasoned Salt & Pepper Calamari, there’s no turning back!

Freshly cooked to order, crispy, golden, and served hot… just the way it should be. 🐟🦑

Forget the diet it can wait until Monday! 😉

📍 Find us this Sunday at the Yarra Glen Racecourse Market.

Stroll through the market, enjoy the beautiful weather, and when those seafood cravings hit… you know exactly where to find us.

Come and say hi, bring your family and friends, and let us do the cooking while you enjoy every bite.

💛 One serve is never enough… don’t say we didn’t warn you!

See you Sunday! 🍟🐟🦑

18/07/2026

Tomorrow we’re heading to the Lardner Park Craft & Food Market!

Come and visit Il Padrino Catering & Events and enjoy freshly cooked favourites:
• Fish & Chips
• Salt & Pepper Calamari & Chips

Made fresh to order and perfect for a market day lunch!

📍 Lardner Park
🕘 9:00am – 2:00pm

Bring your family and friends—we can’t wait to see you! 😋

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03/07/2026

Visiting us this Sunday may result in enhanced culinary satisfaction and an increased likelihood of indulging in multiple servings! What will you choose… crispy Salt & Pepper Calamari or golden Dutch-style Kibbeling (Fish Bites)? Either way, your dietary regimen can resume on Monday! We'll be at the Racecourse Market, Yarra Glen this Sunday, and the weather forecast indicates ideal conditions for a leisurely market visit and sampling our premium seafood. Come visit us, greet our team, and let us handle the preparation while you enjoy your meal! See you there!

25/06/2026

If you’re craving Kibbeling, you’re in luck! Plus, our crowd-favourite Salt & Pepper Calamari is back by popular demand.

We’ll be at the Bunyip Community Market this Sunday—come say g’day and enjoy some fresh seafood.

01/06/2026

Craving some authentic Dutch-style Kibbeling (fish bites)?

Come and find us at the Point Nepean Portsea Market this Saturday of the long weekend!

Freshly cooked, golden and crispy Kibbeling, served hot and packed with flavour. We’ll also have our popular salt & pepper calamari and chips available.

Come down, say hello, and enjoy some delicious street food by the coast.

📍 Point Nepean Portsea Market
📅 Saturday – Long Weekend

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍽️☀️

25/05/2026

Come and treat yourself to some seriously tasty comfort food with:

🐟 Crispy Dutch Kibbeling
🦑 Salt & Pepper Calamari
🍟 Hot Fresh Chips

Perfect market food while you wander through the beautiful grounds of The Briars. Come say hi, grab a feed and support local ❤️

📍 The Enchanted Market – Mount Martha
📅 This Sunday at the Briars

And we’re not stopping there…
🗓 Pencil in June 7th — we’ll also be serving up the goods at the Longwarry Fire Brigade Market!

18/05/2026

18/04/2026