Join The Curated Plate Food Festival on the Sunshine Coast for a culinary adventure with 90 irresistible events, including a dreamy High Tea experience from July 26 to August 4, the Sunshine Coast’s delicious culinary showcase! This 10-day gastronomic extravaganza is back with a vengeance, boasting over 90 delectable events that will leave your taste buds tingling. I’ve had a taste of the festival, and it promises to be delicious! Don’t miss my carefully curated list of top events.
Where is The Curated Plate Food Festival held?
Celebrating the Sunshine Coast’s local produce, The Curated Plate is a collaboration between the chefs and producers, suppliers and businesses, who represent the premium food experiences in the region.
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is located in the southeastern part of the state, along the eastern coast of Australia. It lies about 100 kilometres (62 miles) north of Brisbane, the state capital. The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its beautiful beaches, lush hinterland, and vibrant local communities, making it a popular destination for tourists and residents alike.
To secure your spot at any of the exciting The Curated Plate Food Festival events, be sure to visit www.thecuratedplate.com.au
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Dinner at Bella Venezia is a The Curated Plate Festival highlight
Edbk’s Top 10 The Curated Plate Food Festival highlights
Seven-Step Chef’s Tasting Menu – A Journey to Italy at Bella Venezia Restaurant, Mooloolaba
I have walked past Bella Venezia on the Mooloolaba Esplanade many times, wondering what the restaurant was like inside. Not any more! After tasting my way through this seven course menu, I know that it’s a premium experience with fresh, full flavoured food prepared and served by a highly professional team.
From the delectable starters to divine desserts, The Seven Step Chef’s Tasting Menu is an exquisite culinary journey crafted from the freshest local produce, including the renowned Mooloolaba Seafood. And the price of this gastronomic adventure? Just $129! You can add matching wines for $199, or choose the ultimate indulgence with premium matching wines at $259, featuring three half glasses and a 45ml dessert wine.
Dinner at Bella Venezia, a preview for The Curated Plate Food Festival
Peter Kuruvita’s Smoke and Charcoal BBQ Lunch at Warrior Restaurant, The Crocodile Hunter Lodge
If you haven’t been to Warrior Restaurant at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, you really must put it on your list. Just an hour’s drive from Brisbane, this is delicious dining with creative use of local produce. Don’t miss a coffee with the signature chocolate crocodile on the side! For The Curated Plate, celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita will serve up a carnivore’s feast, a mouthwatering BBQ lunch infused with smoky flavours and culinary flair.
Lunch at Warrior Restaurant, a preview of The Curated Plate Food Festival.
Creative Tours Trawler to Table
One of the aspects that sets this festival apart from others is the behind-the-scenes tours and industry involvement. If you’d like to know more about where your premium seafood comes from, this tour will answer many questions. Starting with a scenic canal cruise from the Mooloolaba Wharf, the tour visits Mooloolaba Fish Market for a taste of those fabulous local prawns and finishes with a seafood platter at See Restaurant.
Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival, August 3 and 4, Spicers Tamarind, Maleny
Dive into the culinary melting pot with highlights like the crowd-favourite Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival, set amidst the picturesque green fields of Spicers Tamarind in Maleny. After last year’s knockout success, they’re expanding to a two-day feast on August 3 and 4! You’ll rub shoulders with culinary royalty as chefs Tom Hitchcock, Peter Kuravita, and Cam Matthews take centre stage as event ambassadors. Plus, don’t miss the sizzling Chefs in Conversation event, featuring celebrity cook Hayden Quinn, serving up juicy insights at Altitude 9 in Maroochydore’s City Centre.
To secure your spot at any of these exciting events, be sure to visit www.thecuratedplate.com.au
So much gorgeous food at Mapleton Pub for The Curated Plate Food Festival.
Brunch on the Balcony at The Mapleton Pub, Sunday, August 4, 12 noon
It doesn’t get much more paddock to plate than the food at The Mapleton Pub, with most of the vegetables grown just down the road at The Falls Farm. Grab a seat on the veranda and savour the laid-back charm of The Mapleton Pub with a leisurely brunch. If you are still to experience this dining delight’s stunning views and delectable dishes, this is the perfect way to dive right in.
Lunching on the Mapleton Pub verandah
Fire Cheese Club at Woombye Cheese – Sunday, August 4, from 3 to 6 pm.
Cheese cooked over an open fire? Sign me up now! This afternoon picnic event on the grounds of Woombye Cheese is a delightful way to experience the award-winning flavours with a touch of theatrical drama. Bring your picnic rug and relax on the grass, but don’t try to resist the delectable local produce and amazing aromas. All the family are welcome.
Beth O’Leary offers samples of her award-winning Woombye Cheese for The Curated Plate Food Festival preview.
Seasonal Tastings – Winter Farm Open Day at The Falls Farm, Saturday, July 27, 10 am to 3 pm.
Spend the day walking around The Falls Farm at Mapleton. You’ll see market gardens, herb gardens, and orchards and taste the freshest organic produce you could imagine—so delicious! Take your picnic blanket and basket and enjoy a day in the country while learning about regenerative and sustainable farming.
Walking around The Falls Farm
Preparations underway for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The Curated Plate Food Festival
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Yanalla Farm, Friday, July 26 at 2.30 pm.
Step into a wonderland of whimsy and charm at Yanalla Farm’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Indulge in an afternoon of fantasy and fun, complete with delightful treats and magical surprises around every corner.
To book, head to www.thecuratedplate.com.au
Kerry Heaney with Martin Duncan, who is the life of the Mad Hatters Tea Party.
Chefs in Conversation at Altitude 9, Saturday, July 27, 2 pm.
Find out what’s really happening in food at this not-to-be-missed discussion! Join culinary luminaries Tom Hitchcock, Peter Kuravita, and Cam Matthews for a captivating conversation at Altitude 9. Get insider insights into the world of gastronomy while enjoying breathtaking views from Maroochydore’s City Centre.
About The Curated Plate Food Festival
Headlining throughout the festival will be locally sourced delights straight from Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry. From Woombye Cheese to PineCo Pineapples, Mooloolaba Prawns to Sun Valley Bacon Jam, prepare for a flavour explosion you won’t quickly forget. The festival also offers opportunities to indulge in mouthwatering experiences from the Sunshine Coast’s culinary elite including Tiffany’s Maleny, Spirit House, Spice Bar, Bella Venezia, and more. From cooking classes, culinary cruises, degustation dinners, to farm tours, whether you’re craving a leisurely brunch or a decadent high tea, The Curated Plate Food Festival has something to satisfy every craving.
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Disclaimer: Kerry Heaney sampled The Curated Plate as a guest of Visit Sunshine Coast.
Wow Kerry, that was just a “tasting” – can you imagine what The Curated Plate main event is going to be like! You captured the localism and character of the event brilliantly.