I'll take the high tea to go, please.
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Cambewarra Estate Winery, like many businesses in the Shoalhaven, has had to adapt in response to uncertainty in the community because of COVID-19.
As part of Shoalhaven City Council's Spend Here This Year COVID recovery campaign, the winery is offering its famous high tea experience to locals as a pickup or delivery package.
But if you would rather see the breath-taking views of Cambewarra Mountain in the flesh, you can still book to visit in-person. Their restaurant is still open for lunch with cheese and wine tasting paddles available.
The pack contains a selection of savoury quiches, ribbon sandwiches, scones with homemade jam and cream, tarts, cupcakes and macarons as well as packets of tea all boxed up together.
All items are hand crafted by chef Josh Greenhill and his wife Erica and can also include a bottle of wine from the Cambewarra Estate range.
Amanda Cole-Richardson, owner of Cambewarra Estate Winery with her husband Brett Richardson, said the high tea concept was started accidentally.
"It was actually during a photo shoot five years ago when we got the idea," she said.
"A bride arrived for the photoshoot and said 'oh my gosh are you guys doing high tea', and we said yes, and from there it kind of began.
"Now that people are in lockdown or staying where they need to be, we can package it up and have it ready or deliver it to them so you can do your own high tea at home."
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley said everyone can help play a part to keep local businesses afloat and community spirit alive during these uncertain times.
"If everyone does a little, it adds up to a lot, to keep people in jobs and your favourite places open. I encourage everyone to Spend Here This Year in the Shoalhaven, shop local; have a staycation; and use your Dine and Discover vouchers for COVID-safe adventures and foodie experiences", Cr Findley said.
To get your High Tea 'To Go', visit the Cambewarra Estate website
High Tea 'To Go' costs $29 per person and there is no minimum order size. Add $5 per person for gluten free.
Local delivery is free for orders of six people or more.
Mrs Cole-Richardson thanked Catherine Kate from Shoalhaven flowers for her support.
For a full list of businesses and offerings in the Shoalhaven visit shoalhaven.com/spendlocal