New events have been added to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival, with more than 60 offerings now on the menu.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said The Curated Plate was an event which captured the spirit of the region’s vibrant food culture.
Mayor Natoli said following a sneak peek last month, which saw early ticket releases snapped up for the July 25 to August 3 festival, a host of extra events had been revealed.
“This year’s program has something for every palate, from intimate farm-to-table dinners to family-friendly feasts, showcasing our outstanding chefs, farmers and food artisans.”
She said among the new additions was a luxury vessel cruising Mooloolaba waterways with local ale and prawns on the menu and a behind-the-scenes tour of Queensland’s First Single Estate Sugarcane Distillery – Canefields.
“The Curated Plate is all about celebrating our local food and agritourism industries and inviting visitors and locals to experience the wonderful array of local produce and hospitality the Sunshine Coast has to offer,” Mayor Natoli said.
Festival Culinary Director Peter Kuruvita said the focus was firmly on homegrown talent and local ingredients.
“We’re proud to present a truly diverse culinary experience this year,” Mr Kuruvtia said.
“The program this year features cuisines from South East Asian to Mediterranean, modern Australian to native bushfoods – all anchored by local produce like Maleny Buffalo, Woombye Cheese, fresh Noosa greens, and wild-caught Sunshine Coast tuna.
“It’s a celebration of who we are, and the amazing ingredients grown, raised and caught right here.”
Ticketing information is available on the Curated Plate website.
