Chefs on Board – Pearls of wisdom

It can be hard to escape the magnetic draw of Sydney harbour, but for those willing to make the trip north, the Hawkesbury River holds plenty of delights – including, as Mark Beretta discovers, the cuisine of Jerone Tremoulet and dining onboard the stunning One O One superyacht. Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most stunning harbours to enjoy and explore, so it’s understandable that visiting superyachts when enjoying the city, tend not to venture too far afield. However, there is a beautiful, less known and even less utilised hideaway just to the north, in the entrance to the Hawkesbury River. The treasures that await are a big surprise! Having your own chef on board is a pretty good start, and it’s even better when he happens to be one of the best in the region. Marramarra Lodge is a luxury resort nestled on a secluded point jutting out into one of the Hawkesbury’s many quiet bays. One of its attractions is a focus on local seafood and produce, something Executive Chef Jerome Tremoulet is extremely proud of. Tremoulet is treating us to some of his finest dishes in a four-course feast aboard the recently rebuilt and architecturally conceived 35-metre superyacht, One O One. After that unique start to our day, it’s time to settle back into the luxury of One O One. From the moment you step aboard, this yacht stands out. Its design and interior are impeccable and the result of design work by architects Henderson & Co. The fit-out is more 5-star resort than traditional nautical. To begin with, in One O One’s major rebuild the windows were substantially enlarged to give amazing views and more of a connection to the sea. In this maritime masterpiece – which features a 10-seat dining table, luxuriously comfortable lounges, discreetly concealed TVs and an appropriately immersive sound system – style and comfort work together to make guests feel at home while also sensing a unique experience. MENU Entrée. Tremoulet prepared Remoulade of Blue Swimmer Crab with Crayfish Carpaccio and Oscietra Caviar. It tastes every bit as impressive as it sounds and to enhance the ocean flavours it is accompanied by a 2019 Lenton Brae Chardonnay from the Margaret River in Western Australia. The combination is a pure delight. Main course. For our at-sea dining experience, our main was Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Confit Potato, Seared Foie Gras and Truffled Jus. The beef was absolutely exquisite, and the jus is a showcase of Jerome’s French flair. The wine for this is a 2016 Savaterre Shiraz from the beautiful Beechworth region in the Victorian high country. The combination is spectacular, as all the guests enthusiastically agree. Dessert. When it comes to dessert we know we are in for something special because Tremoulet has prepared a knockout blow to end a superb meal – a White Chocolate and Almond Mousse with Berries, Praline and Pecan Crumb. It is indeed the appropriate high to finish on and is washed down with a 2019 Lerida Estate Botrytis Pinot Gris from Lake George in the Australian Capital Territory. For anyone with a sweet tooth, desserts don’t come any better. One O One Charters One O One is a 37-metre superyacht that is available for charter throughout Australia. Architecturally conceived by the award-winning design practice, Henderson & Co, in 2019, the first-class four-cabin, two-level yacht represents a contemporary aesthetic and structure that favours innovation, precision and the finest points in life. oneoonecharters.com.au Marramarra lodge Nestled above the Hawkesbury River on the Fisherman’s peninsula, Marramarra Lodge is a luxury resort that offers prestigious accommodation, spa and dining options. Accessible only from water or air, the history of Marramarra Lodge is rich and varied, being first built in the 1920s and revitalised to what it is today in 2019. marramarralodge.com Pearls of Australia Pearls of Australia is a wholesaler and producer of Australian Akoya and Australian South Sea pearls, their farms based in Broken Bay, NSW and Cygnet Bay, WA. Beginning in 1946 with Dean Brown and continued as a family legacy, Pearls of Australia highlights the elegance and grace that naturally exists throughout this land. pearlsofaustralia.com.au