Three South Australian icons – Adelaide Oval, Balfours and Pepperjack – have come together to produce limited edition pies for footy fans at this year’s Gather Round.
Gather Round is AFL’s festival of footy held annually in South Australia. AFL Gather Round is back in 2024 from April 4-7 for another action-packed weekend featuring 18 teams playing nine games.
Special ‘Balfours X Pepperjack’ pies have been crafted for Gather Round as a collaboration between Adelaide Oval chefs, Balfours bakers and Pepperjack winemaker Richard Mattner. They will be available exclusively at Adelaide Oval for AFL from Thursday 4 April – Sunday 7 April 2024.
At the kiosk, fans can expect to try blend of Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz, beef and mushroom encased in flaky pastry. The pie will be available at all Adelaide Oval outlets where Balfours pastries are available and retail for $5.70 in line with the rest of the range. In corporate areas, a cocktail version of the pie will feature Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz, beef, capers and olives.
Adelaide Oval General Manager Food & Beverage Matt Omond said: “Our approach to food and beverage at Adelaide Oval is to continue creating new, fresh products for fans to enjoy – and to hero local produce wherever possible. It’s been great to collaborate with two passionate South Australian brands to create something special for the 2024 AFL Gather Round. We’re proud of the results and can’t wait for fans to try them.”
Balfours General Manager, Hamish McLeay said: “Our collaboration with Pepperjack and Adelaide Oval for Gather Round is a fantastic tribute to three iconic South Australian brands. As all eyes turn to our state, we’re excited to introduce the Balfours X Pepperjack Pies, reflecting our commitment to quality and creativity, and showcasing the very best of SA. After all, what could be more quintessentially South Australian than footy and a delicious pie?”
Pepperjack Winemaker Richard Mattner said: “As makers of Australia’s leading Shiraz, Pepperjack is thrilled to be part of this collaboration – one that brings together three true Australian icons for Australia’s nationally loved game. With a deep heritage stamped in the Barossa, Pepperjack wines have always been rich and honest, showcasing the region’s outstanding qualities, so to be able to blend our wine into a crowd-favourite food offering is an exciting and unique pairing.”