The 2025 Asian Food Festival is returning to the Sunshine Coast, bringing together top chefs from Spirit House, Rice Boi, and Spicers Tamarind for a weekend of Asian-inspired cuisine at Spicers Tamarind Retreat this August.
Maleny’s Asian Food Festival to Bring a Feast of Flavours to the Sunshine Coast
Maleny, a quiet hinterland town on the Sunshine Coast, will be turned into a vibrant melting pot of Asian-infused flavours when the 2025 Asian Food Festival makes its way back to Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Attending some of the region’s most renowned chefs, the two-day festival will provide a food experience that combines local ingredients with the exciting tastes of Asia.
A Weekend of Culinary Excellence
Set for August 2 and 3, the festival is a major highlight of The Curated Plate, a larger food and drink celebration known for showcasing the Sunshine Coast’s top culinary talent. This year’s food festival has welcomed some of the country’s top chefs from Spirit House Restaurant, Rice Boi, and Spicers Tamarind, led by Peter Kuruvita, an acclaimed name in Australian cuisine.
You can count on genuine blending of Asian flavours, with carefully selected dishes mirroring the region’s increasing focus on quality, locally produced ingredients. To top this off, there will be an Oyster Bar, a champagne bar, and handcrafted desserts from Maleny itself’s Maleny Food Co.
More Than Just a Food Festival
It’s not so much about the food itself—it’s a celebration of Sunshine Coast food culture with a community event. As well as the food stalls, guests will enjoy entertainment, live music, and the relaxed outdoor setting that makes the perfect environment for a weekend of excess at Spicers Tamarind Retreat.
As the festival draws more and more visitors each year, organisers are encouraging food lovers to book early when the first release is on sale in March. Those interested in staying up to date can sign up on the official website for alerts.
Bringing the Community Together
Maleny’s Asian Food Festival is not just a display of high-class chefs, it’s a testament to the love for good food and sharing the community has. In presenting the offerings of the local businesses and food professionals, the event reaffirms the area’s reputation as a food destination to visit.
For residents of Maleny, it’s an opportunity to share their locally grown food culture, while travelers from across Queensland can enjoy the reason why the Sunshine Coast is becoming renowned for its variety and innovative eating options.
Published 27-February-2025