Lots on Our Plate: The Curated Plate 2024
Excitement is in the air for The Curated Plate – a 10-day celebration of all the deliciousness the Sunshine Coast has to offer, discovers Rebecca Jamieson Dwyer.
Nothing brings people together like good food and divine drinks, which is what makes The Curated Plate such a special event for our region. From long lunches and culinary cruises to mini food festivals and hands-on cooking classes, this epic feast-ival showcases the best flavours the Sunshine Coast has to offer – from the hinterland to the ocean and everywhere in between. Read on for a tiny amuse-bouche of what’s on offer – we hope it whets your appetite!
Fill your cup (and your belly) at three signature events: first up is Chefs in Conversation on Saturday 27 July, where celebrity cook Hayden Quinn will uncover the secrets behind four of the Sunshine Coast’s most talented chefs – Peter Kuruvita, Tom Hitchcock, Cameron Mathews and Stacey Conner.
Next is the highly anticipated Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry on Sunday 28 July – a new event connecting food enthusiasts with the region’s top producers and makers to discover the passion that goes into creating local goods. With food trucks and browsing stores galore, be sure to bring along your eskis and jute bags to stock up on our region’s freshest, bestest local produce.
Finally, the Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival comes to Spicers Tamarind Retreat on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August as part of an amazing culinary adventure that sold out last year! With delicious offerings from the likes of The Tamarind, Rice Boi and Spirit House, it’s sure to spice up your weekend.
In between and all around, there will be breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, masterclasses, workshops and opportunities aplenty to indulge in the amazing flavours of the Sunshine Coast!
As partners of The Curated Plate, we’re excited to once again be working with some of our favourite restaurants and producers to bring you a range of innovative events.
Elsewhere, we’re presenting the sold out 7 Step Chef’s Tasting Menu: A Journey to Italy at the fantastico Bella Venezia in Mooloolaba on Saturday 27 July, where guests will indulge in an exquisite culinary journey crafted from fresh and local produce, with matching wines and premium matching wines available.
Feeling tempted? Grab your tickets and get ready to pull up a chair – we can’t wait to feast with you!
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The Curated Plate, various venues
Friday 26 July to Sunday 4 August
Visit www.thecuratedplate.com.au to see the full 2024 program and to grab your tickets!
