Entertainment
19 July, 2024
Whet your appetite at beach
FOUR days of culinary excellence will take in the idyllic Port Douglas with the eighth iteration of Taste Port Douglas offering a star lineup of top chefs and unforgettable dining experiences this August.
With over 10,000 visitors in 2023, this year’s Taste Port Douglas has returned more ambitious than ever, expanding its program to both Port Douglas and Cairns with four days of master classes involving some of the best chefs in Australia and delectable fine dining experiences across beautiful restaurants, hotels and venues in Port Douglas and Cairns from August 8-11.
Following a rough end of the year following TC Jasper and its floods, co-founders Reina and Spencer Patrick are looking forward to bringing the region back to life with Taste Port Douglas and its thousands of visitors.
“Taste Port Douglas is in its eighth year this year, running from August 8-11, with a program of 25 events happening over the four days in locations across Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns,” Ms Patrick said.
“We’ve got a line-up of around 20 of Australia’s best chefs, so we’re partnering up with local venues and local chefs to present the program as well. “It’s a big feat doing a regional event each year. This year is particularly exciting to be using the event as a platform to get a strong message out there that we’re recovering as a region after Cyclone Jasper and we’re open for business.”
This year will see the return of iconic events like the popular launch party, in partnership with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, to kick off the festival under the stars at Four Mile Beach with a continuous flow of food and drinks and a live DJ on Thursday, August 8.
The Lexus Long Lunch will also be making a comeback for an al fresco dinner with a view and an array of masterclasses and deliciously themed dinners like the ‘Night of Fire at Flames of the Forest’ at Nu Nu’s in Palm Cove.
“Some of the standout events are always our Festival Village on Sunday, August 11, which is a great opportunity to meet all the talent line up with cooking demonstrations, music, panel discussions, and trying food from local restaurants,” Ms Patrick said.
“Some A-listers we’ve got are Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge, Ben Williamson from Agnes restaurant, which won the best restaurant in the country from Gourmet traveller, Jerry Mai who has always been part of our Taste Port Douglas family, just to name a few,” Mr Patrick said.
Tickets are now on sale at tasteportdouglas.com.au/whats-on
