4 August 2025: The Curated Plate 2025 has officially wrapped after 10 delicious days across the Sunshine Coast, marking a record-breaking year for one of Queensland’s premier culinary festivals.
With around 45% per cent more people attending than last year, the 2025 program welcomed a record number of participants in the festival’s history – from long lunches and farm tours to signature dining experiences and beachfront cooking events.
This year also saw increased visitation from outside the region, delivering a significant boost to the Sunshine Coast’s tourism economy.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the event continued to set a high bar for culinary tourism in Queensland.
“The Curated Plate has become more than a festival – it’s a celebration of our region’s producers, chefs and landscapes, and this year has been the biggest yet,” Mayor Natoli said.
“From the hinterland to the coast, the program showcased the very best of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer.“
Culinary Director Peter Kuruvita said the momentum and energy across this year’s festival was unlike any before.
“We’ve seen such a strong appetite – not just for the food, but for the full experience,” Mr Kuruvita said.
“This year’s lineup brought together incredible local producers and passionate chefs, and the response from locals and visitors alike has been phenomenal.“
The festival came to a vibrant close at the ever-popular Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival at Spicers Tamarind Retreat – a long-time favourite on The Curated Plate calendar, and a fitting finale to a program grounded in local stories and global flavours.
Planning for 2026 is already underway, with new collaborations and fresh experiences on the menu for July 24 – August 2, 2026.
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This Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council, supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism & Events Queensland, the Food and Agribusiness Network and Visit Sunshine Coast.
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