ART & PRIVATE DINING PACKAGES

We offer one-of-a-kind gyotaku art and private dining experiences:

1. Make Your Own Print (2hr). Hands-on class. Suits 4-6 people

2. Make Your Own Print & Dining Package (3.5-4 hr) . Hand-on class with 3 course dining. Suits 4-6 people

3. Art Demo & Dining Package (3-4 hr). Watch art demo with 5 course private dining. Suits 4-10 people at Chefs Counter or up 18 people at tables

4. Fishing, Art & Dining Package (6 hr). Add on a local fishing charter from Gold Coast or Ballina with Reveling Tours, that lets you catch and print a fish you caught! Suits 4-10 people.

Perfect for families, executive retreats and VIP clients. Email admin@pipitrestaurant.com for private bookings

Minimum spends apply and Tourism Trade pricing is also available

ART EXPERIENCES

Learn the basics of Gyotaku printing in 2 class formats

1. Hands On - Make your own print! (2hr)

2. Watch Art Demo - See and learn the specialised process (45mins)

The hands on class includes

• Private use (whole venue to yourselves) for attentive and relaxed class

• VIP and direct access to award-winning chefs in a unique, small setting

• All art equipment (inks and rice paper).

• Fish to print (species are subject to seasonal availability). Must be comfortable to handle fish and whole animals

• Coffee, tea, water

• Aprons available (optional)

  
  RUN SHEET

1. Inking and printing demo by Ben (30min) - seated a Chefs Counter

2. 1 x practice print + 1 x rice paper print (1 hour) - standing at kitchen benches

3. Retouching demo of eyes and linework by Ben (15mins) - seated a Chefs Counter

4. Retouch own prints (15mins). You will have a base print at the end of the class and extra linework can be done at home too

FAQS

• Best for 4 to 6 people due to space and nature of the activity (larger groups please book the DEMO format)

• The class is standing at kitchen benches and seated at counters

• No prior art experience needed. This is designed for beginners

• Suits all ages. Kids over 10 and teenagers are welcome with parents

• Vegetarian classes are available - please email for requests

• PUBLIC CLASS: $260pp when min 5 people

• PRIVATE CLASS: From $2700, with more tailored inclusions

PRIVATE CLASSES (PREMIUM ADD ONS)

• Whole venue exclusive only for your group

• Additional inclusions: Resource Guide for home practice and a A3-sized Ben Devlin Gyotaku poster to take home

• Dining can added to private art classes as 3 course menu at Chefs Counter

Ben’s artwork (and Pipit’s food) is grounded in maximising whole animals and connecting to local coastal landscapes.   The prints explores:  

1. connection to recipes (each artwork is connected to a menu dish)  

2. biology (features, textures, how fish swim)  

3. locality of produce (noted by supplier, latitude and longitude)  

4. seasonality of produce (prints only can happen when the ingredient is available)  

5. sustainable seafood (we buy based on MCS’ Good Fish guide)

Email for a full artist statement/ artist CV

Ben’s gyotaku works can also be seen at:

RESTAURANTS

1. Shosho, Adelaide SA See > HERE

2. Reed House, Melbourne VIC

3. Reverie Restaurant, Washington, USA

4. Contra, New York USA

5. Three Blue Ducks, Bellingen NSW

6. Restaurant Elsie, Magnetic Island QLD

7. Alphabet Cafe, Brisbane QLD

8. The Provenance, Beechworth VIC

9. Vincenzos, Sydney NSW

10. MAD Offices, Copenhagen
    
    PUBLIC ART

11. Sydney Fish Markets - coming soon 2026

12. Tweed Valley Hospital - Public art program

COMMISSIONS

Contact us for custom projects, such as

• Recipe commissions (original prints based on your recipe)

• Fishing commissions (original prints of something you caught)

• “Artist in Residence” with sustainable fisheries, farmers and agri-tourism businesses Australia-wide.

• Guest-chef art & dining events