World renowned sustainable seafood chef Tom Kime of Fish & Co in Sydney,  is hosting an inspiring food event from World Heritage listed island, Lord Howe, at Pinetrees Lodge from 13 to 17 October, 2011.

The event will feature some of Kime's best seafood recipes from his award winning book Fish Tales (Winner of The World Gourmand Awards Best Sustainable Book 2010) and highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries worldwide.

Lord Howe Island is surrounded by a protected marine park and is the perfect location to bring Kime's message to fish lovers from all over Australia.

Kime has worked in some of the most famous restaurants in London and Sydney and is now heading Sydney's first sustainable seafood cafe launched in 2010.  He will bring a wealth of expertise to cooking workshops for guests each day at Pinetrees, and showcase local fish varieties line-caught from the surrounding waters.

Having the opportunity to cook local fish and to teach and inspire guests in a sub-tropical location such as Lord Howe will be an amazing experience. The beauty and diversity of marine parks such as the one surrounding this iconic island needs to be heralded and preserved.

Marine conservation holds a great interest to me as a fisherman and chef specialising in sustainable seafood.  The world's most southerly coral reef ecosystem which surrounds Lord Howe Island boasts great fish biodiversity, which is an asset that must be protected.

Each afternoon from Thursday, 13 October to Monday, 17 October, Kime will host a cooking workshop, teaching a range of culinary skills and varied seafood preparations to make delicious dishes using the locally caught fish.  Guests will be treated to an exclusive dinner menu of Tom's seafood dishes and indulge in food and wine tastings at the Pinetrees boatshed at sunset.

"I'll use Lord Howe Kingfish to create tasty dishes for guests to enjoy at the Pinetrees boatshed each day. I am looking forward to catching a few fish (or at least wetting a line) with the local fishermen and guests too!" said Kime.

A five night package for Tom Kime Food Event starts at $1,165 per person twin share, excluding flights.  To book, call Pinetrees Travel on (02) 9262 6585.

About Pinetrees Lodge:

World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island is one of Australia's most beautiful island destinations; perfect for nature lovers, couples and families. With no mobile coverage and limited cars on the island, it's the ultimate sea change for travellers who want to get away from it all. Lord Howe Island offers great activities for the whole family, including bush walking, golf, swimming, surfing, fishing, snorkelling, diving and bird watching.

With family members Rachael and Jim McFadyen, sixth generation islander, Dani Rourke, and her husband, Luke Hanson, are bringing a fresh vision and energy to Pinetrees Lodge, which is renowned for personalised service, great food and wine and a relaxed family atmosphere.  With a new team of chefs at the helm, upgraded rooms and a social media presence, Pinetrees Lodge is opening up to a new market of food and wine lovers who have never visited Lord Howe Island before.

About Tom Kime:

Born in Wiltshire UK, chef, food consultant and writer, Tom Kime is currently Executive Chef of Sydney's first sustainable seafood cafe, Fish & Co in Annandale. Tom Kime has an insatiable appetite for his craft, having worked in some of the most famous restaurants in London, including Terence Conran's Le Pont de la Tour, and The River Café. He has worked with celebrity chef Rick Stein at the Seafood Restaurant as well as the award-winning restaurants Cicada and Darley Street Thai in Sydney. Tom opened Fish & Co. the sustainable seafood café in Annandale in Sydney in July 2010 (Fish & Co, 41 Booth St Annandale, Sydney).

In 2009 Tom launched his fifth book Fish Tales stories and recipes from sustainable fisheries around the world with the Marine Stewardship Council. Published by Kyle Cathie 2009. Fish Tales won the World Gourmand Award for Best Sustainable book 2010. The influential Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant named the Dutch version of the book Best Cookbook of the Year 2009.

Fish Tales tells the story of wild sustainable fisheries around the world visited by the two authors. The book gives a voice to the fishing communities that have gained MSC certification for their sustainable work. The book is packed full of delicious recipes from around the world.