The Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival is back for 2026 As Culinary Director, I am excited to announce THE CURATED PLATE 2026 programme is live! A 10-day celebration of the Sunshine Coast’s local producers, restaurants, experiences, and chefs, from the sea to the hinterland. With 50 [...]
Fire, flavour and Sri Lankan rhythms under the trees. I’m bringing a little piece of Sri Lanka to the Sunshine Coast for the opening of this year’s Curated Plate Festival — and trust me, this one’s going to be special. Join myself and ēthos Head Chef Mal Meiers [...]
NEGOMBO - ANURADHAPURA - JAFFNA - TRINCO - BATTICALOA - KANDY - COLOMBO Join me for an extraordinary culinary adventure through the lesser-explored North-East of Sri Lanka—an immersive journey into a region rich with history, culture, and coastal beauty. From ancient sites to quiet shorelines, every moment reveals [...]
NEGOMBO - ARUGAM BAY - ELLA - KURUVITA - TANGALLE - COLOMBO Join me on a Sri Lankan journey designed for curious travellers who love food, nature and a sense of adventure. 'Waves & Wilderness' ventures far beyond the usual routes—from the surf breaks of the east coast, guided [...]
