Italians are renowned for their love of food and family, so it makes sense that a group of remarkable, award-winning Italian chefs, most of them local, should bring to Noosa a celebration of the Italian culture with the Italian Food and Vino Festival.
The idea for the three-day festival, to be held in August, began when the Italian Consul visited Noosa Waterfront Restaurant chef Andrea Ravezzani and suggested he find a way for the Italian community to be more involved in the Sunshine Coast region.
“The Noosa Eat and Drink Festival didn’t go ahead so I thought why not take the opportunity. I sat down with my wife.
“She said make it for the local people, make it an Italian experience,“ he said.
Andrea contacted some friends including celebrity chef Adriano Zumbo, Matteo Galletto of Lucio’s Marina and celebrity chef Luco Ciano of Sydney, as well as Noosa’s many Italian restaurants to take part.
Adriano Zumbo was happy to come on board when Andrea contacted him.
“It’s always good to have a festival,“ he said.
Andrea has enlisted the support of several sponsors including Ferrari and teamed up with Bossy Boots events agency.
The festival promises to bring to Noosa everything people love about Italy – social, playful, stylish and truly delicious.
It will begin on Friday 26 August with an opening party at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar and hosted by Andrea. The party will feature signature canapés, a fabulous selection of drinks and entertainment.
On Saturday 27 August, from 11am – 7pm, the festival will transform Noosa Woods into a piazza surrounded by an array of authentic Italian food and drinks, including a produce market and everyone’s favourite Italian dishes including pizza, pasta, panini, gelato and cannoli.
There will be chef demonstrations on the masterclass stage or guests can enjoy a game of bocce or just sit back and relax in the central Piazza and enjoy the entertainment from international DJs, a sproano and live bands.
The unmissable Ferrari Long Lunch will take place within the festival site where guests will experience a carefully curated, four-course menu prepared by the four talented chefs Andrea, Luca, Matteo and Adriano.
The closing party is being held at Lucio’s Marina on Sunday 28 August. Hosted by Matteo Galletto it will include roving canapés, a selection of drinks and feature international DJ, Stevie G so guests can dance the afternoon away riverside.
Tickets for all festival events will go on sale 1 July.
Pre-register now for early access at italianfoodandvino.com
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