Taste of Port Douglas festival set to kick off from Aug 10-13
The opportunity to soak up the best of the Far North’s food and wine is coming around again as the annual Taste of Port Douglas culinary festival kicked off on Thursday. Check out the program.
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The opportunity to soak up the best of the Far North’s food and wine industry is coming around again as the seventh annual Taste of Port Douglas culinary festival kicked off on Thursday.
Taste of Port Douglas will run from August 10- 13 and will showcase the best chefs and dining experiences from the region at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort.
The four-day festival is gearing up to welcome 10,000 visitors from across Australia and overseas, doubling the local population of Port Douglas.
Taste Port Douglas event founder Spencer Patrick said visitors to the festival would enjoy a “gastronomic” weekend of culinary masterclasses, signature dinners and unique dining experiences.
“We’re so thrilled to welcome some of Australia’s most revered culinary talent to Port Douglas, to dish up an incredible program of collaborative events, that you would not see anywhere else in the world,” Mr Patrick said.
“The commitment from all those involved, year-on-year, has been crucial in elevating the festival’s reputation to what it is today – one of Australia’s most unique and highly anticipated gastronomic weekends – putting Far North Queensland’s produce, producers and suppliers in the national spotlight.”
This year’s presenters include Matt Preston, Adam D’Sylva (TV personality) and Jerry Mai (regarded as one of the first chefs to bring authentic Vietnamese flavours to Melbourne).
Tickets for the events within the festival are available through the Taste of Port Douglas website.
See the weekend events here.
THURSDAY AUGUST 10
Gourmet Golf: Presented by Survivor Golf
When: Thursday August 10, 8am
Where: Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, Old Port Rd, Port Douglas
Description: Join teams of guest chefs and festival partners in this nine-hole Ambrose competition presented by Survivor Golf.
Devils Thumb Distillery Mixing and Masterclass Experience
When: Thursday August 10, 4pm-6pm
Where: Devil’s Thumb Distillery, 1-3 Owen St, Craiglee QLD 4877
Description: To check availability, contact the distillery directly.
Taste of Port Douglas Launch Party
When: Thursday August 10, 6pm-9pm
Where: Mirage Island, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: SOLD OUT
FRIDAY AUGUST 11
The Taste of Port Douglas Long Lunch
When: Friday August 11, Noon-3pm
Where: Market Park, Wharf St, Port Douglas
Description: Final release tickets are on sale now. This annual favourite event will once again be staged under the magnificent canopy of Poinciana trees in Market Park, alongside St Mary’s By The Sea, with ocean views to Dixons Inlet.
Masterclass: Caviar and Champagne
When: Friday Aug 11, 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Wrasse & Roe Restaurant, Coconut Grove Complex, 56-64 Macrossan St, Port Douglas
Description: SOLD OUT
Masterclass: The Allure of Truffle
When: Friday August 11, 1.15pm-2.15pm
Where: Epicurean Port Douglas, Shop 8/61 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD
Description: SOLD OUT
Masterclass: The Art of Cheese
When: Friday August 11, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Where: Epicurean Port Douglas, Shop 8/61 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD
Description: SOLD OUT
Taste Port Douglas Gold Medal Winning Rum Masterclass
When: Friday August 11, 3pm-4pm
Where: Daintree Bar, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: SOLD OUT
Icons of Melbourne Dinner/ Harrisons Restaurant
When: Friday August 11, 6pm- 10pm
Where: Harrisons Restaurant, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: SOLD OUT
Taste Port Douglas Takeover: Jerry Mai / Lagoon House Restaurant
When: Friday August 11, 6pm-10pm
Where: Lagoon House Restaurant, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: SOLD OUT
SATURDAY AUGUST 12
La Dolce Vita: an Italian Feast with Guy Grossi/ La Cucina E Bar
When: Saturday, Noon-3pm
Where: Market Park, Wharf St, Port Douglas
Description: Enjoy an afternoon of the sweet life at this al fresco Italian inspired luncheon featuring a three-course feast by leading chefs Massimo Mele, Laura and Max Sharrad and Aaron Ward in collaboration with Port Douglas Italian Restaurant, La Cucina e Bar. Tickets still available.
Catchers and Growers: The Ultimate Seafood Feast
When: Saturday 12.30pm-3pm
Where: Feast Restaurant, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas
Description: Guests will enjoy a bountiful menu by esteemed seafood producers from Australia and New Zealand. Hosted by industry expert Umar Nguyen, guests will have front row seats to live food stations, while brand representatives shine a light on Australia’s seafood quality and diversity. Tickets still available.
Cafe Del Mar Sunset Session by Taste Port Douglas
When: Saturday 5pm-9pm
Where: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: Entry includes one welcome drink, a complete dinner package of roving canapes, larger bites and food stations of every flavour. Additional drinks will be available to purchase from pop-up bars featuring local and Queensland distillers, Estrella Damm lager, Diablo Co cocktails, an Aperol Spritz lounge and Dal Zotto Bellini bar. Tickets still available.
Taste Port Douglas Takeover: Jake Nicolson/ Wrasse and Roe
When: Saturday, 6pm-10pm
Where: Wrasse & Roe Restaurant, Coconut Grove Complex, 56-64 Macrossan St, Port Douglas
Description: Guests will be treated to a selection of canapes, followed by a four-course meal curated by Jake Nicolson and Andy Gray and featuring Queensland Coral Trout and Cobia, Tasmanian scallops, Ora King Salmon and more. Tickets still available.
A Night of Fire/ Flames of the Forest
When: Saturday, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Where: Flames of the Forest, Mowbray Valley Nth Queensland
Description: Two of Australia’s most experienced live fire chefs, Ben Williamson and Bente Grysbaek collaborate with Charly Pretet, from Terra Firma Dining to present a breathtaking night of fire cooking in this unique and stunning location. South Australian producer, The Other Wine Co. are pairing their Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris and McLaren Vale Grenache to this feast, alongside official festival beer, Estrella Damm.
SUNDAY AUGUST 12
The Sheraton Festival Village
When: Sunday, 10am-5pm
Where: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: Against an enviable backdrop of Four Mile Beach to one side and resort lagoons on the other, guests will enjoy a day of live cooking demonstrations from some of Australian’s most respected chefs and culinary presenters, food and wine stalls, masterclasses, junior foodies activities, industry talks, pop-up bars, live music and many more activities. $35 per adult and $15 per child. tickets still available.
Sheraton Festival Village Masterclass Series
When: Sunday, various times between 10am-5pm
Where: Various locations, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Description: Masterclasses will be held at scheduled times and varying locations and must be booked in advance.
11am – Wolf Lane Distillery Masterclass
11am – Prawns & Wine: A quintessentially Queensland Wine Pairing Class
11.30am – Junior Foodies Cupcake Decorating
12.30pm – Revelations of Riesling with Chaffey Bros. Wine Co
1pm – Junior Foodies Dumpling Making Class
3.30pm – Tolpuddle Vineyard Tasting
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