High Tea at Carrick Hill

The best high tea in Adelaide

Carrick Hill is quite possibly the perfect spot to enjoy high tea. Surrounded by an idyllic garden setting, you can join us for an abundance of savoury and sweet treats, all made in-house. Enjoy with a tea or coffee and a glass of bubbles all presented on a clothed table, complete with a vase of seasonal flowers picked straight from the garden. Indulge in our renown house-made pastries, delicious pies, sandwiches, tarts, scones and cakes – the menu changes regularly, so each will be a delectable surprise.

A real afternoon tea, featuring good old-fashioned favourites, all made by hand.

Available Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-3pm, high tea is a lovely way to end a tour of the house or celebrate a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday or any special celebration. Bookings are essential and seven days notice is required – please call 0438 727 794 to reserve your table. You can read more here.

Ursula’s Gin Bar at Carrick Hill

Ursula’s Gin Bar at Carrick Hill
Fully booked – Friday 06.01.23

As a wedding gift, Ursula Barr-Smith’s father gifted his daughter and her new husband, Bill Hayward, the land on which Carrick Hill was built. While their magnificent house was under construction between 1937-39, Ursula set about designing the garden and what a wonderful job she did. In homage to Ursula and her love of entertaining, we host Ursula’s Gin Bar, a relaxing way to unwind from a busy working week or a beautiful venue to catch up with friends.

Surrounded by Ursula’s precious garden, with spectacular views across the city, watch the sun set from a seat under the magnificent elm trees, enjoying the warm summer breezes with a bite to eat and a cold glass of something in your hand. 

Join us every Friday evening from 6pm ’til 10pm and don’t worry if gin’s not your thing – we have all of our regular cocktails, wines, beers and spirits available so there is something to suit everyone. You can read our menu and drinks list here.

Bookings are essential. Please call Amy on 0438 727 794 to reserve your table.

Weddings & Events

Weddings and Events at Carrick Hill

Carrick Hill is located just 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. It boasts picture-perfect gardens for weddings and events of all kinds. It includes native bushland, lawned terraces, orchards and an abundance of flowering blooms. The cypress pine walkways, pleached-pear arbour and tree-lined avenues offer countless photographic opportunities. Spectacular views stretch from the Gulf of St Vincent right across to the city making it the perfect backdrop for any celebration.

It is the ideal wedding destination as guests are welcomed to one location without having to travel between the ceremony and reception. Receptions are held in the fully-customisable permanent marquee. It overlooks the fragrant rose gardens and across to the glittering city skyline which is just magical in the evening.

We have catered for hundreds of weddings and events, it’s what we do best and we have the awards to prove it. Our food is generous and flavourful, all made in-house using the freshest of seasonal and local produce. Platters are served to the table for guests to serve themselves ensuring a relaxed, convivial environment where everyone has a fantastic time.

You can download our wedding catering information here or view the options available—marquee or outdoor. You can view our events information here.

Carrick Hill manage the venue bookings directly. You can download their brochure here or discuss all your options including venue pricing with them on 08 7424 7900 or email curator.carrick@sa.gov.au.

About us

Tabel Catering

Together John Gabel and Amy Hage are Tabel Catering. Both are award-winning chefs with decades of experience in restaurants and catering, committed to providing fantastic food and great service. They pride themselves on making as much as possible in-house using the freshest, seasonal and local produce.

John Gabel
My grandmother taught me to cook when I was young – on weekends we’d make cakes and traditional dishes from her German heritage. From there I decided to make it my career, learning from some of the best in the industry. I’ve worked in kitchens all over Adelaide gaining skills and experience, honing my own style… simple, honest and generous food that satisfies. Even after all these years, I’m still learning and enjoy every day in the kitchen where I get to prepare great food for people who love to eat.
John Gabel

Amy Hage
When I was a child, my mother cooked simple, honest, hearty meals but I longed for something creative, new, innovative and exciting. My food is a modern interpretation of those old school classics, the best of both worlds. I love to share food and get so much enjoyment from cooking for others – I love to see the enjoyment that good food brings and I love to enjoy other people’s food too.

I grow some of my own food at home and am teaching my two young girls that good food doesn’t need to be complicated – it’s about using quality ingredients with skill. Sounds simple doesn’t it!
Amy Hage

Acknowledgement of Country
Tabel Catering acknowledges the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay respect to all ancestors, Elders and families – past, present and emerging.