"A private chef. A beautiful house. Six people with nowhere else to be."
Gather by Book Regional is a curated regional escape — boutique accommodation, premium local wine, and an intimate private dining experience with one of the Central West's most celebrated chefs. Arrive Friday evening to a welcome grazing platter and chilled wine. On Saturday night, Chef Ruben Lopez Mesa transforms your private accommodation into a Spanish dining room. Two nights, three courses, four bottles of wine, and the kind of weekend that lingers long after the drive home.
Your chef
Through his dining concept A Table of 10, Ruben brings authentic Spanish gastronomy directly into private homes — centred around connection, storytelling, seasonal produce, and shared moments at the table.
Ruben manages everything: preparation, cooking, and the stories behind every dish. All you need to do is show up.
Set across five peaceful acres just 15 minutes from Orange CBD, this beautifully appointed home offers panoramic rural views, a grand open fireplace, and three generous living spaces designed for exactly this kind of weekend. Wake up to birdsong and rolling hills. Spend the day exploring the region. Return to Ruben.
Arrive to a beautifully curated local grazing platter by Prim & Platter — the perfect way to settle in. Your four-bottle wine package features premium Orange region drops carefully selected to complement Ruben's menu: 2 red, 1 white, 1 sparkling or rosé.
Ruben doesn't just cook — he narrates. Every dish comes with the story behind it: where the produce came from, why this particular combination, what his grandmother made on Sundays. It's dining as conversation, and it makes everything taste better.
This experience is designed for groups who want something genuinely special — not just a holiday, but a story they'll still be telling years from now.
31 July – 2 August 2026 · Orange, NSW · One package available for a group of six.