Who Are We
Mark Poulter
Cherie Poulter
Mark’s culinary passion; “transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary”.Mark’s love affair with food has been a continual journey of discovery and experimentation, his passion for rare and exotic ingredients and his desire to create fresh and innovative dishes are what sets Veraison apart.Mark’s concept is one of the overall dining experience which starts from the moment you walk in the door . Backing that up with fresh ingredients, a regularly changing menu and ensuring the education of our staff to reflect our vision and have an understanding of the food that they place at your table.A self confessed perfectionist, making the diner’s experience one they wont forget is what he strives to achieve.
Cherie started in hospitality over 25 years ago, met her now husband and Chef, Mark Poulter, in 1999. In 2017, with great excitement and anticipation Cherie has been instrumental in the design and fit out of their newly located Veraison Restaurant. With Cherie’s talent and flair, nothing has been left to chance. Everything has been carefully chosen from the stunning light fittings, the bold and colourful original artworks, unique crockery and quality glassware.Cherie and Mark are both locally born and their vision is long term. ” We don’t just own the business, we work in it and on it” says Cherie.For Cherie it is about excellence and making an experience memorable. It is about people. “I love making those connections and developing those long term relationships. We have people that celebrate their weddings with us and then later we get to see them as they start a family and create those memories”.
Our History
Established Business Over 25 Years
Veraison was the creation of 2 restaurants spanning over 25years. First located at the family winery in Merricks nth, then moving to its current location On the beautiful Mornington Peninsula foreshore in Tootgarook, just an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. The name "VERAISON" is a French viticulture term used to describe the changing of the grape from green to red. Veraison is a family-run business by husband and wife duo Mark and Cherie Poulter along with other family members over the years. The restaurant prides itself on a fine attention to detail and sourcing quality local produce to create a memorable dining experience. The restaurant interior is light-filled with original artworks adorning the surrounding walls. Veraison is open for, lunch Wednesday and Thursday only and and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
