Leave the Choices to the Chef – Discover The UPPside’s Chef’s Feed Me Menu

Sometimes the best dining experiences happen when you simply sit back, relax and let the chef decide.

At The UPPside European Restaurant & Wine Bar, our Chef’s Feed Me Menu is designed for guests who want to experience a broader taste of what we do without having to choose from the menu themselves.

It’s relaxed, generous and full of surprises — a culinary journey through Europe, guided by Chef Christian Uppill and inspired by the seasons, our garden, local Clare Valley produce and the traditional European food we love to cook.

So, What Is a Chef’s Feed Me Menu?

The idea is simple: you choose the experience, and we choose the food.

Rather than ordering individual dishes from our à la carte menu, guests place their trust in our kitchen to create a selection of dishes showcasing the flavours and philosophy of The UPPside.

What arrives at your table may be influenced by what is growing in our garden, what our local producers have available, the season, and what Chef Christian is particularly excited about cooking that day.

That means your Feed Me experience may be a little different from the table that visited last week — and that is exactly the point.

A Journey Through Europe

The UPPside has always been about celebrating the incredible diversity of traditional European cuisine.

Our menus take inspiration from the rustic kitchens, family tables and regional dishes of countries including Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Belgium and beyond.

The Chef’s Feed Me Menu gives us the freedom to take guests on a journey through these different flavours.

You might begin with something light and fresh before moving through handmade specialties, traditional European favourites, seasonal dishes and more substantial plates, finishing, of course, with something sweet.

Rather than being restricted to one country or style of cooking, it is an opportunity to travel through Europe without leaving the Clare Valley.

Seasonal, Local & Handmade

At the heart of The UPPside is a simple philosophy: good food starts with good produce.

We grow fresh produce onsite and at our family farm, work with local and South Australian producers wherever possible, and make many of the elements served in our restaurant from scratch.

Our pasta is handmade onsite, seasonal produce regularly comes directly from our garden, and traditional cooking methods remain an important part of our kitchen.

We are also proud supporters of the international Slow Food movement and recipients of the Snail of Approval, recognising our commitment to food that is Good, Clean and Fair.

The Feed Me Menu allows us to embrace this philosophy even further. Instead of forcing ingredients into a fixed menu, we can cook around what is fresh, seasonal and tasting its best.

More Than Just a Meal

For us, the Chef’s Feed Me Menu isn't about simply putting more food on the table.

It's about creating an experience.

It encourages guests to slow down, share food, discover dishes they may not normally order and enjoy the anticipation of wondering what is coming next.

There is something special about removing the decision-making from dining.

No debating over entrées.
No wondering whether you should have ordered the other main course.
No menu envy when the next table's dish arrives.

Simply arrive hungry, tell us about any dietary requirements, and leave the rest to Chef Christian and the kitchen team.

Taste the Clare Valley Along the Way

European food may be at the heart of our kitchen, but the Clare Valley is at the heart of The UPPside.

Our wine bar proudly focuses on Clare Valley wines and beers, selected to complement Chef Christian's seasonal European cooking. We also produce our own European-inspired beverages, including Polish-inspired vodka, Italian limoncello and Spanish sangria.

Ask Caity and our team about choosing a local wine to accompany your Feed Me experience and discover how beautifully Clare Valley wine can complement traditional European flavours.

Perfect for Those Who Can't Decide

Our Chef’s Feed Me Menu is ideal for couples, friends and groups who want to experience The UPPside without having to navigate the menu dish by dish.

It's particularly suited to first-time visitors.

If you've heard about our handmade European food but aren't sure where to begin, this is where we recommend starting.

It gives our kitchen the opportunity to show you what The UPPside is all about — traditional European flavours, quality produce, handmade food, local ingredients and warm Clare Valley hospitality.

Feed Me or Eight-Course Degustation?

For guests looking for an even more immersive experience, The UPPside also offers our Eight-Course European Degustation Experience.

While the Chef’s Feed Me Menu is designed to be relaxed, approachable and generous, our eight-course experience takes things further with a progressive sequence of technique-driven courses, refined plating and culinary storytelling.

The degustation explores European flavours from delicate beginnings through to richer Old World dishes and a refined sweet finale, with each course celebrating seasonal Clare Valley produce.

Think of the Chef’s Feed Me Menu as letting us cook for you, while the Eight-Course Degustation is letting us take you on a complete culinary journey.

Both share the same philosophy: European tradition, Clare Valley produce and food made with care.

Come Hungry. Leave the Decisions to Us.

Dining should be enjoyable.

Sometimes that means choosing exactly what you feel like eating. Other times, it means handing over the decisions and allowing yourself to be surprised.

Our Chef’s Feed Me Menu is your invitation to do exactly that.

Sit back. Pour a glass of Clare Valley wine. Enjoy the view. And let Chef Christian feed you.

Welcome to The UPPside of the Clare Valley.

Experience the Chef’s Feed Me Menu

The UPPside European Restaurant & Wine Bar
7812 Horrocks Highway, Penwortham – Clare Valley, South Australia

Wednesday–Saturday: Lunch & Dinner
Sunday: Lunch