Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
At the historic Bunyip Hotel in Cavendish, chef James Campbell draws on his relationships with local farmers and producers to put the most authentic flavours of the Grampians on a plate.
James is an award-winning cook who previously created world-class dishes as head chef and part-owner of the acclaimed Movida Melbourne. After many years cooking in Australia's biggest cities, the thrill of James' successful hospitality career was slowly replaced by what he describes as a longing to return home to the mountains and grasslands of western Victoria.
James returned to the family farm with a mission: to celebrate the regional produce and character of the Grampians the same way he did for Spanish food at Movida. When an opportunity came to take over The Bunyip Hotel, an iconic Cavendish pub dating back to the 1840s, James leapt at the chance.
Working together with a network of local producers – stretching from vegetable farmers in the southern Grampians to manicured vineyards in the north – James set about capturing the essence of the Grampians in a menu that truly reflected the region.
It's makers like James that are ready to reignite that sense of adventure and connection that happens every time you travel. The Grampians is a thoroughly impressive place to visit, so it's high time to plan a trip.
At the historic Bunyip Hotel in Cavendish, chef James Campbell draws on his relationships with local farmers and producers to put the most authentic flavours of the Grampians on a plate.
James is an award-winning cook who previously created world-class dishes as head chef and part-owner of the acclaimed Movida Melbourne. After many years cooking in Australia's biggest cities, the thrill of James' successful hospitality career was slowly replaced by what he describes as a longing to return home to the mountains and grasslands of western Victoria.
James returned to the family farm with a mission: to celebrate the regional produce and character of the Grampians the same way he did for Spanish food at Movida. When an opportunity came to take over The Bunyip Hotel, an iconic Cavendish pub dating back to the 1840s, James leapt at the chance.
Working together with a network of local producers – stretching from vegetable farmers in the southern Grampians to manicured vineyards in the north – James set about capturing the essence of the Grampians in a menu that truly reflected the region.
It's makers like James that are ready to reignite that sense of adventure and connection that happens every time you travel. The Grampians is a thoroughly impressive place to visit, so it's high time to plan a trip.
