Join a ‘celebration of place, produce and people’
A fusion of Asian flavours, gourmet picnic and unique experience where the Mediterranean meets Maroochydore are some of the events set to tantalise taste buds this winter.
The anticipation is building for The Curated Plate, the Sunshine Coast’s annual food and drink festival and one of Queensland’s celebrations of culinary excellence, local produce and our environment
Running from July 25 until August 3, some signature events have already sold out, but there’s still plenty on the table, according to Festival Culinary Director and renowned chef Peter Kuruvita.
“The Curated Plate is more than just a food festival – it’s a celebration of place, produce and people,” Mr Kuruvita said.
“This region has such an incredible story to tell through food, and I’m proud to be part of a program that brings local growers, chefs and communities together in such a meaningful way.
“I encourage everyone to book now to secure their seat at the table in what is Queensland’s leading food and drink festival – and come out to support the incredible local producers, chefs, restaurants and communities that make it all possible.”
Still hungry for tickets? Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Asian Food Festival at Spicers Tamarind Retreat – a delicious fusion of flavours with some of the region’s best Asian restaurants, all in one lush rainforest setting. Think sizzling street food, fresh oysters, first class drinks and live music under the stars.
- Picnic on the Green at The Doonan – lounge on your own picnic rug, enjoy a gourmet hamper for two, filled with fresh local produce from Eumundi, Chevallum and Glass House Mountains,
- Toro’s Sunshine Coast Meets Spain – Mediterranean flavours with a local twist across a 10-course sharing meal, drinks and cocktails using Sunshine Coast produce with Spanish-inspired concepts and a Flamenco show for entertainment.
- Feast: Seed to Plate at Alsahwa Estate – a stunning new venue where you can wander through the beauty of Botanica, gather in the Edible Garden before taking a seat at their Harvest Table for a three-course celebration.
With just weeks to go, the countdown is well and truly on. Locals are encouraged to head to secure their festival tickets
This year’s program is peppered with flavour-packed events under $50 – from twilight tastings and local market days to family picnics and paddock-to-pint experiences.
You can secure your spot at free entry events including:
- Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry Twilight Markets - a community-first evening of grower stalls, chef demonstrations and tastings celebrating the region’s food bowl.
- Matso’s Sunshine Coast - Night Food Market - think Asian inspired food trucks, a playground for the kids and live music. Come along and be part of Matso’s brand new brew launch.
- Mooloolaba Seafood Market Day - an afternoon of popup seafood stalls cooking up delicious $5 bite plates of Wild Caught seafood from scallops to spanner crab, sushi and tuna sashimi.
- Feel Good Frothy Rodeo - saddle up for an arvo of brews, bold flavours and bucking bulls at Your Mates Brewing. With live music and a best dressed competition, round up your mates for one wild ride.
For just $10 per person, Picnic on Kings is a seaside family day out with food trucks, kids’ activities and a Bluey Live Experience not to be missed.
With just weeks to go, the countdown is well and truly on. Locals are encouraged to head to secure their festival tickets today.
This Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council, supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, the Food and Agribusiness Network and Visit Sunshine Coast.