Michelin-star chefs and Aussie icons are turning up the heat for Port Douglas' hottest food festival
Surrounded by two World Heritage-listed wonders – the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest – Taste Port Douglas will see the return of its signature seaside long lunches, exclusive restaurant takeovers, expert masterclasses, a star-lit music festival, and the iconic opening and closing cocktail parties. The hottest ticket in town is always for 'A Night of Fire', which takes place under the flickering candlelights at Flames of the Forest, Australia's only rainforest dining experience.
Many of Australia's biggest culinary names and favourite television personalities will be firing up the kitchens at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort festival village, including Matt Preston, Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge, Nelly Robinson and Alanna Sapwell. They'll be joined by three international rock star chefs who will keep the food and drinks flowing.
Pâtissier extraordinaire and executive head chef at London's Fortnum and Mason, Roger Pizey, will re-create a tarte tatin that has been praised as one of the best ever made. Michelin-starred chef of Singapore's Marguerite restaurant, Michael Wilson, will host an exclusive masterclass with paired wines. Meanwhile, Ryan Clift, chef and owner of The Tippling Club, one of Singapore's oldest cocktail bars and a regular on The World's 50 Best Bars list, will demonstrate how to make his signature dishes to just 24 guests.
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