Taste Port Douglas festival tickets to go on sale next week
FOOD FESTIVAL
Staff Writers
Taste Port Douglas will return for its seventh edition to deliver a smorgasbord of culinary masterclasses, signature dinners and unique dining experiences from August 10-13.
Bringing together an all-star line-up of Australian chefs and hospitality talent with leading local producers and restaurants, Taste Port Douglas will dish out a curated program that excites the palate, making it the perfect culinary escape this winter.
“The seventh edition of Taste Port Douglas will be a culinary celebration like no other - visitors can look forward to a spectacular line-up of events, soirees and masterclasses hosted by some of the best talent in the country," Founder and culinary director of Taste Port Douglas Spencer Patrick said.
"We hosted over 10,000 visitors at Taste Port Douglas last year, many of whom travelled from overseas to be a part of the festivities.
"We cannot wait to welcome back interstate and international visitors to gather and feast with us once again over four action-packed days."
The complete program and extensive chef line-up will be announced next month, with talent to include Matt Preston, Guy Grossi (Grossi Florentino Melbourne, Garum Perth, Settimo Brisbane), Ben Williamson (Agnes, sAme sAme, Honto Brisbane), Laura Sharrad (ex Masterchef, Nido & Fugazzi Adelaide) and many more.
With Four Mile Beach providing an idyllic festival backdrop, over twenty main food and drink events will be on offer, including a vibrant festival village, the highly-anticipated long sea-side luncheon and gourmet adventures.
“We are thrilled to be the presenting partner to the festival again," Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas general manager Steve Molnar told Newsport.
"With the best chefs arriving in Far North Queensland from around Australia, Taste Port Douglas cements the region’s reputation as Australia’s favourite tropical culinary destination.
“Sheraton prides itself on being the ‘World’s gathering place’ by offering experiences that bring guests, visitors and locals together and we look forward to doing just that at this extraordinary event.”
Festival tickets go on sale from Monday, June 5 at tasteportdouglas.com.au.