VANUATU RISING

Jessica Pedemont, the chef behind Chocolate Artisan and South Pacific Cacao, invites you to dig deep for Vanuatu Rising. It’s a fundraiser for the bilingual Suango School, which was destroyed by an earthquake in December. Jessica discovered many of her Vanuatuan suppliers were devastated by the disaster, and has rallied her hospitality community to help. 

The organisers have ensured that all proceeds from the dinner, and associated silent auction and raffle, will go direct to Suango School, with no NGOs or other bodies involved.

This event can change the world for these village children, who are struggling to learn under temporary shelter, with inadequate water, no toilets and no support from local authorities. We invite you to be part of the solution. 

Vanuatu Rising is a fundraiser in four parts, so donors can find an affordable level to contribute.

    • Tuesday, May 13, 6pm-10pm

    • Rising Sun Workshop

    • 1C Whateley Street

    • Newtown NSW

    Includes 5-course dinner and Noble Kava bar; further drinks at diner’s expense.

    Book here (coming soon)

    At the Vanuatu Rising dinner, six top Sydney chefs will serve an unforgettable five-course dinner to raise funds for Suango School, in Mele, near Port Vila. 

    The evening is co-ordinated by Chocolate Artisan’s Jessica Pedemont, and will be emceed by former ABC presenter Simon Marnie. Nick Smith, chef and co-owner of Rising Sun Workshop, has donated his 70-seat restaurant for the event. He and Jessica will join chefs Tommy Prosser (2024 Chef of the Year), Danny Russo and Michael Lewis (Sala Dining), and Nina Huynh (ex-Bentley Group) in the kitchen, creating a Vanuatu-inspired menu.

  • Bidding is now open for the silent auction, with bids accepted until 9.00pm on the night of the Vanuatu Rising dinner. The auction prizes are premium offerings, from original artworks by leading members of the fine arts community, to one-off experiences like cooking classes, to gourmet hampers not available anywhere else.

    Check out the offerings here (link coming soon) and bid now. Emcee Simon Marnie will keep dinner guests updated on the bidding during the Vanuatu Rising event.

  • Raffle tickets for the Vanuatu Rising fundraiser will be available on the night of the dinner for $5 each, with prizes generously donated by supporters from the hospitality community.

  • Chocolatier Jessica Pedemont has created a special chocolate pack, featuring the Vanuatu Gold Bar, the Vanuatu Buzz bark and (TBC)

    To order, click here (coming soon)