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The Curated Plate is a 10 day food and lifestyle festival, filled with once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences and bespoke events in the picturesque surrounds of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

03/06/2026

Possibly one of the coolest new events on this year’s Curated Plate program!

Just 12 seats. Five decadent courses. One luxury restaurant on wheels parked beside the ocean.

For one day only, Da Biuso Bus rolls into Happy Valley, Caloundra, bringing together Chef Biagio, Chef Joseph and Sommelier Sarah for an intimate Italian degustation overlooking the coastline.

Expect handmade pasta, local spanner crab, MB9+ wagyu, premium wine pairings and the chance to upgrade to some of Italy’s most celebrated drops including Barolo, Amarone and Franciacorta.

Whether you book a table for two or the entire bus for your own private dining experience, this is one of the festival’s most exclusive tickets.

When: Sunday 2 August
Where: Happy Valley, Caloundra
Tickets: www.thecuratedplate.com.au/event/35116654-a/da-biuso-bus

Bottarga restaurant

01/06/2026

The wait is over. The full program for The Curated Plate 2026 is officially live and tickets are now on sale.

From beachside feasts and long lunches to farm gate experiences, fire-cooked dinners and family-friendly events, this year’s festival is serving up its biggest and most flavour-packed program yet.

Expect bold global flavours, incredible local produce and unforgettable experiences right across the Sunshine Coast from 24 July to 2 August.

Some events are already selling fast following the early release, so now’s the time to lock in your favourites and start planning your winter escape.

View the full program and book now at www.thecuratedplate.com.au.

Visit Sunshine Coast Visit Queensland, Australia

29/05/2026

A 70kg tuna. One live carving. An unforgettable lunch.

SOKA's Tuna Cutting Show is bringing the theatre of Japanese dining to Maroochydore, with guests invited to witness the live carving of a whole yellowfin tuna sourced directly from Walker Seafoods Australia - the country’s only MSC-certified tuna supplier, operating right here in Mooloolaba.

From freshly sliced sashimi and hand-shaped nigiri to chargrilled tuna steak and DIY nigiri sessions with the chefs, this immersive dining experience celebrates every part of the fish with the bold flavours and signature energy SOKA is known for.

Expect premium seafood, live auctions, Japanese drinks, music and front-row seats to one of the most exciting culinary experiences on this year’s festival program.

What: Walker’s Seafood & SOKA’s Tuna Cutting Show
Where: SOKA, Maroochydore
When: Saturday 25 July + Sunday 2 August | 12pm – 3pm
Tickets: www.thecuratedplate.com.au/event/34763205-a/walkers-seafood-sokas-tuna-cutting-show

27/05/2026

Pier 33 is back for The Curated Plate 2026. They're serving up a luxurious five-course seaside dining experience celebrating the best local seafood and Sunshine Coast produce, all set against the backdrop of the Mooloolaba waterfront.

From Rockliff Seafoods oysters topped with native finger lime caviar to chargrilled Mooloolaba king prawns and macadamia-crusted Coral Coast barramundi, every course has been carefully curated to hero fresh local flavours. The experience finishes on a sweet note with a decadent Maleny Chocolate Company tartlet layered with local berries and double crème Chantilly.

An afternoon of refined coastal dining, fresh seafood and long lunch energy awaits.

What: Pier 33 Five-Course Long Lunch
Where: Pier 33, Mooloolaba
When: Friday 31 July | 12.30pm – 3pm
Tickets: www.thecuratedplate.com.au/event/35028651-a/pier-33-five-course-long-lunch

25/05/2026

Picnic on The Green invites guests to slow down and settle in for an afternoon on the lush lawns of The Doonan, with picnic baskets packed full of local flavours, live music drifting through the gardens and drinks in hand.

Designed for two to share, the curated picnic baskets feature fresh bread from Rick’s Bakery, house-made dips, open-fire cooked Mountain View Beerburrum chicken with roasted potatoes and homemade porcini ketchup - all celebrating the best of local produce.

With lawn games, relaxed hinterland vibes and plenty of space to stretch out under the trees, this is the kind of Sunday afternoon you won’t want to end.

What: Picnic on The Green
Where: The Doonan, Doonan
When: Sunday 2 August | 12.30pm – 2pm
Tickets: www.thecuratedplate.com.au/event/34844791-a/picnic-on-the-green

23/05/2026

Have you got your ticket to one of Australia's most talked about food festivals?

24 July - 2 August
50 events from Coast to Hinterland
More info at thecuratedplate.com.au

Visit Sunshine Coast Visit Queensland, Australia Peter Kuruvita

22/05/2026

Tune in this Sunday to Weekender and get a taste of what’s to come at this year’s festival!

Spicers Tamarind Retreat Maleny Golf Club

21/05/2026

PSA: This one is selling fast!

Wildfire & Wine is bringing an unforgettable open-air dining experience to the Mary Valley as part of the Kenilworth Ember & Harvest Weekend.

Gather around glowing fire pits at the Kenilworth Showgrounds as MasterChef favourite Jamie Fleming hosts an evening of flame-cooked food, premium wine pairings and live acoustic music. Enjoy a three-course feast by Sara from Tuck Shop Catering Company, cooked over handcrafted Wild Fire Pits using the best local Sunshine Coast produce - alongside an exclusive milk-washed cocktail created with Kenilworth Dairies.

What: Wildfire & Wine
When: Saturday 25 July | 4.30pm – 9pm
Where: Kenilworth Showgrounds
Tickets: www.thecuratedplate.com.au/event/34889441-a/wildfire-wine

18/05/2026

Early release tickets are on sale now for this year's The Curated Plate. What memories are we making this year?!

Peter Kuruvita Visit Sunshine Coast Visit Queensland, Australia

14/05/2026

Nine holes. Three curated canapés. One long lunch in the hinterland!

Join Chef James Ostridge of Sourced Dining at Maleny Golf Club for The Curated Course - a relaxed midweek experience combining social golf, local produce and laid-back hospitality.

As you make your way around the course, enjoy progressive canapés showcasing standout Sunshine Coast producers including Maleny Wagyu, Hum Honey, Little White Goat’s Cheese, Tin Shed Farm and Belvedere Pork. Afterwards, settle into the newly renovated clubhouse for a long lunch and a refreshing G&T featuring Maleny Distilling Co.

Whether you’re playing or simply joining for lunch, this is your excuse to escape to the hinterland this winter.

What: The Curated Nine
When: Tuesday 28 July
Where: Maleny Golf Club

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http://www.thecuratedplate.com.au/

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