FAQ
Looking for an answer? Here are some frequently asked questions about Daylesford Cider to help you on your way.
YES! We have two positions on either part or full-time capacity, offering long-term employment security.
1} Cellar-door & Sales Assistant – apply through Seek
2} Cook – our kitchen and business objectives are expanding this spring. Weekdays (8am-3pm) and weekend shifts (flexible hours), with flexible roster. Email your cover letter and resume or pop in for a chat.
Our cellar-door is open 7 days a week throughout the year, with the exception of a short break over the Christmas period. Our bar is open for tastings, drinks and cider sales 10am-5pm. Our kitchen is open for lunch, with online bookings open from 11:15am.
Our kitchen serves casual lunches daily from 11:15am. 7 days a week we serve cheese and charcuterie boards, share plates including homemade Terrine, garlic bread, dips, salads and dessert.
We also offer an additional wood fired pizza menu on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and most school holidays. Book lunch online.
Yes! Our Marquee Courtyard and Outdoor Terrace is dog-friendly to friendly dogs. As part of our pooch policy we just ask that you always have your dog on a leash and by your side, and do not allow them on the furniture.
Yes we do, we have several spaces on offer for functions and large group bookings including our indoor dining rooms and outdoor marquee covered courtyard.
We tailor our wedding packages to suit the couple, however our focus is to deliver relaxed and intimate weddings at our English-style tavern cellar-door surrounded by our beautiful landscaped gardens. Get in touch with us at [email protected] to start the conversation.
We grow 17 varietals of English-heritage cider apples in our orchards, alongside a few French varieties. Our orchards have been ACO certified (Australian Certified Organic) since 2013. Some of our ciders are also blended with table fruit, such as Granny Smith and Pink Lady apples, which we source from local Victoria growers.
Our cider making shed is on our adjoining property, kitted out with a double belt press, stainless steel tanks, oak barrels, carbonating tanks, pipes, pumps and so much more! You can experience a private cider tour with Mackie the cider-maker which concludes with a private cider tasting workshop! Contact us at [email protected] for availability and pricing.
The cidery was built and orchards planted in 2003, and current owners Clare and Mackie have been making cider and running the business since 2015.
Yes we offer private tours suitable for couples through to larger groups and corporate events. Please contact hello@daylesfordcider.
Tours can be booked year-round, however due to the nature of being a fully operating cider farm, we suggest booking well in advance to check the cider maker’s availability. A tour is a great way to start your visit and includes a cider tasting workshop, so why not sit down at the cellar-door after and enjoy some food before you head off to explore the rest of our fabulous region!!
We are a small scale cider producer with a retail presence mainly locally and Melbourne. Our list of Daylesford Cider stockists is often rotating, as is the range of cider they stock, so best you contact them to see what is currently on their list.
However the broadest range of available ciders can be found at our online store, where you can mix ‘n match your favourites, which we ship to you via Australia Post.
The natural process of the cider formation produces natural sulphites. On rare occasions we add a small amount of sulphites, but all of our ciders have a very low detection of sulphites across the board. Did you know!? There are more sulphites in a small handful of apricots than a 6 pack of cider!!
Our entire range of ciders are gluten free, our ciders are made from 100% crushed Victorian apples – nice and simple.
All our ciders are vegan other than our Spiced Cider which contains local Daylesford honey.
