Ready, Set, Feast! at Noosa Eat & Drink
Loosen those belt buckles, Noosa Eat & Drink is once again dishing up a mouthwatering spread of local flavours. Melanie Rosettenstein gives it the taste test!
Fabulous food, delightful drinks and the best culinary talent showing us how it’s done, Noosa’s favourite foodie festival is back bringing with it a program that will have you salivating before you can say “pass the oysters and pour the champagne!” From 29 May to 1 June, Noosa Eat & Drink will transform our seaside town into a four-day gourmet paradise, bringing together food lovers, top chefs, local producers, and the best in beverages for an indulgent celebration of all things delicious.
Festival Village takes centre stage
On Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June, the Festival Village at Noosa Woods will be the beating heart of all things grown, cooked, brewed, distilled and devoured. Think next-level nosh, sip-worthy sips and a lineup of culinary rockstars ready to dish out cooking magic! On the Main Stage expect live tunes from Zac Threadgold and Paul A. George while Luca Ciano and Warren Mendes take us on a feastful journey bringing special guests along for a delicious ride.
Then don’t miss the PorkStar Live Cooking Battle! These purveyors of perfect local pork will be bringing in the big guns (or should we say, tongs?) for a high-stakes cook-off, where top chefs and celebrities will battle it out in a kitchen showdown. All the while, DJs Joskie and Jed, Christian Patey, Bermuda Social, and De Saint will keep the festival vibes sizzling with the tasty beats!
Olsson’s Salt Culinary Stage will be bigger and better with a fresh new lineup. Prepare yourselves for live demonstrations, hands-on masterclasses, and expert insider tips from the likes of Reece Hignell, Sergio Pererra, Matt Golinski, Alanna Sapwell and Louis Tikram. Pop-up breweries, distilleries and wineries will be the order of the day where those in need of a tipple, drop or brew can sample the wonderful wares of Stone & Wood, Boiling Pot, Dal Zotto, Mojo Wines, Hendricks Gin and more.
Are you a food truck fan? The very best ones have been hand-selected from around the region.
The Chandon Lounge presented by Chandon Garden Spritz is an intimate ticketed experience, where top restaurants like Lanai, Humble on Duke and Bistro C will take over, delivering exclusive food and wine pairings. This is your chance to sip, savour, and sparkle! The Festival Village is the ultimate playground for food lovers – where you can meet the masters, uncover their secrets, or simply soak in the flavours!
Feast your eyes on Restaurant Events
From river to marina to sandy shores, world-class local chefs will be in the hot seat whipping up all manner of delights at the Restaurant Events.
Flo’s Crêperie will whisk you away to Provence, while Park & Cove and Labart serve up a four-course pairing of the freshest local bites and boutique wines. Bandita’s Jason Jones and Songbird Thai’s Aaron Turner fire up the grill for a fusion of smoky meats, zesty citrus, and bold Thai-Mex flavours.
For the finer things, sip on rare bubbles at Locale’s Fleur de Miraval Champagne Masterclass, or indulge in pure decadence with Around the World in Rolls-Royce at Noosa Waterfront, a five-course flavourful global adventure.
Love cheese? The Noosa Springs Cheese & Wine Masterclass will have you sampling 14 international cheeses, perfectly paired with top-tier wines. At Sunshine Beach Surf Club, enjoy a Travla Long Lunch with Andy Allen – three courses, Travla Beer, and ocean views. Sounds brew-tiful! And for the ultimate seafood sensation, Lucio’s Marina plates up an unforgettable tuna experience with Matteo Galletto, Chef Alberto Vitassovich, and Walker Seafoods.
This, and so much more, awaits.
Signature Events a near sell out
Top-tier food, waterfront vibes and all the good times you can handle, Noosa Eat & Drink’s Signature Events (mostly sold out) will not disappoint. Sip your way into the festival with the Official Opening Party presented by Chandon. Headlining restaurants are Noosa Waterfront, Brisbane’s acclaimed Agnes and Bali’s renowned Mason will set a delicious canapé scene to the backdrop of waves, live DJs and glasses delightfully clinking with Chandon’s sparkling wine and orange bitters.
The highly anticipated Beachside Italian Long Lunch, Arcadia Street Long Lunch, and Catalina Lunch Afloat have already sold out, proving that Noosa’s foodie scene is hotter than ever. The Sundowner Beach Party presented by VIVIR Tequila will take over Noosa Main Beach, with endless canapés by Bandita and Arkhe as the sun sets. Then to close the festival on Sunday, revel in live entertainment and good vibes at the iconic Festival Village.
Sensational, epic and utterly delicious – take a seat for Noosa Eat & Drink 2025!
NOOSA EAT & DRINK
29 May – 1 June 2025
Visit www.noosaeatdrink.com.au to peruse the program, purchase tickets and subscribe for foodie news.
