Food, fire, flavour: book your seat at the table
All set for the Curated Plate are, from left, Tom Hitchcock (Spirit House), James Fraser (Rice Boi), Peter Kuruvita (TCP Culinary Director) and Danial Jarrett (The Tamarind).
A fire-cooked feast and pottery glazing class, garden-to-plate lunch and Spanish tapas with flamenco dancers are just some of the unique experiences you can enjoy at The Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival.
Held over 10 days across the Sunshine Coast from July 25 to August 3, limited early release tickets are now available, giving food lovers the chance to plan their weekend getaways and locals time to lock in events. Other amazing experiences include coffee plantation tours and a Japanese tuna-cutting show.
A celebration of local produce Each venue and chef must develop a menu that features as much local produce as possible such as meats, seafood, vegetables and fruit sourced directly from the Sunshine Coast and a drinks menu to shine a light on regional brews and craft-distilled spirits.
Tickets are now on sale at thecuratedplate.com.au.
Hinterland highlights include the following events:
Farm to Fork featuring Peter Kuruvita
Venue: Yandina Station, Yandina
Date: Friday, July 25
Timing: Lunch
Embark on a vibrant culinary journey with Chef Peter Kuruvita, featuring fresh local produce, live cooking, tastings, and a delicious banquet lunch - topped off with an unforgettable scenic hot air balloon ride to complete your gourmet adventure.
Glaze and Graze with Providore Privee
Venue: Pottery Studio Brookes Street in Nambour
Date: Saturday, July 26
Timing: Two sessions: 12 - 3pm and 5pm - 3pm
Unleash your inner artisan at this fire-cooked feast and pottery-glazing workshop. The experience blends hands-on creativity with a four-course feast highlighting seasonal Sunshine Coast produce. BYO your favourite bottle for a rustic yet refined afternoon or evening.
Hinterland Producers Lunch
Venue: Spicers Clovelly Retreat, Montville
Date: Sunday, July 27
Timing: Lunch
The Hinterland Producers Lunch returns this month as part of The Curated Plate, showcasing the Sunshine Coast’s finest local produce. Head Chef Geoff Abel presents a one-off Provencal-inspired menu featuring ingredients from The Falls Farm, Maleny Buffalo, Maleny Dairies, and Peachester Fresh in a celebration of Hinterland flavour.
Feast at Alsahwa Estate
Venue: Alsahwa Estate, Palmwoods
Date: Sunday, July 27
Timing: Lunch
Join Alsahwa Estate for Feast: Seed to Plate - a shared three-course harvest lunch celebrating seasonal produce, garden tours, and botanical cocktails in a stunning hinterland setting.
Humble X Spill Wine X Ngeringa Wine
Venue: Spill Wine, Maleny
Date: Sunday, July 27
Timing: Two sessions: 1pm -3.30pm and 3.30pm - 6pm
An intimate afternoon of fine wine and delicious bites awaits as Humble joins forces with Spill Wine and biodynamic wine producer Ngeringa. Guests will enjoy expertly poured favourites, locally sourced snacks, and a relaxed atmosphere among Maleny’s picturesque hills.
Ooh la la Flame Hill
Venue: Flame Hill Winery, Montville
Date: Sunday, July 27 Timing: Lunch
A French-inspired feast crafted by a French chef duo takes over Flame Hill Winery for a culinary experience infused with heritage and flavour. Expect authentic dishes, local ingredients, and vineyard views for an elegant midday affair.
Closed Loop Garden to Plate Lunch
Venue: Homegrown Café, Palmwoods
Date: Monday, July 28
Timing: Lunch
Tour the garden, harvest produce, and enjoy a shared long-table feast in the lush backyard of Homegrown Café. This unique closed-loop lunch event champions zero-waste cooking, community connection, and Sunshine Coast-grown ingredients.
Notes on Winter – Next Gen Dinner
Venue: Mapleton Public House, Mapleton
Date: Tuesday, July 29 Timing: Dinner
Emerging chefs bring their creativity to the table in this seasonal dinner challenge. Each is assigned a single winter vegetable and tasked with designing a dish where protein is minimal. The result: a regenerative and revolutionary exploration of winter produce.
Sensploration - The Ultimate Coffee Experience
Venue: Montville Coffee
Date: Thursday, July 31
Timing: 9.30–11.00am
Explore the emotional and sensory journey behind every cup of coffee in this immersive guided tasting experience. From brewing techniques to vessels and aromas, you’ll discover how subconscious factors shape your daily ritual.
High Cheese à la Swiss
Venue: Maleny Cheese, Maleny
Dates: Friday, 1 August and Saturday, 2 August
Timing: 3 - 5pm
Swiss Master Cheesemaker Markus Bucher invites guests to a cheese celebration like no other. Sample local and imported varieties, enjoy raclette over potatoes, and sip on sparkling wine in a warm and authentic alpine setting.
The Falls Farm Open Day
Venue: Falls Farm, Mapleton
Date: Saturday, August 2
Timing: 10am–3pm
Stroll through the gardens, taste seasonal produce, and meet the passionate growers behind The Falls Farm. With picnic spots, tours, and fresh tastings, this open day offers a relaxed and informative celebration of regenerative farming and seasonal eating.
Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival
Venue: Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny
Dates: Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3
Timing: 12–5pm
Spicers Tamarind Retreat hosts a feast of flavours across two days, with the region’s best Asian chefs uniting for tastings, stalls, live cooking and cultural entertainment in a lush rainforest setting.
Sunshine Chamber Music Festival Presents The Long Table Lunch
Venue: Maleny Date: Sunday, August 3
Timing: Lunch
Feast on flavour and music at the Long Table Lunch, where chef Michael Hehir’s regional cuisine meets the soulful sounds of Melissa Western & The Moxie Crew. Set in Maleny, enjoy jazz, swing, and blues in an unforgettable three-hour celebration of food, music, and old-school charm.
