Heading to Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival? Elevate your experience with these must-do ticketed events
The Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival isn’t just about grazing your way along the coastline – it’s also a chance to slow down, lean in and learn a little more about what’s on your plate and in your glass. For those keen to dig deeper, the festival’s ticketed add-ons offer a chance to roll up your sleeves, refine your palate and hear the stories behind the food and drinks – from pasta making and champagne tasting to the complexities of cheese. Here are five flavour-forward events to elevate your festival experience.
How to Taste Cheese – A Flavour Wheel Experience
Go beyond the cheeseboard with this guided tasting that teaches you to assess cheese like a pro. Using a structured flavour wheel, you’ll explore texture, aroma and finish across three boutique varieties – and walk away with a sharper palate and the language to match. Tickets are $35, head here to book.
Farm to Fork Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea
Join chef and TV favourite Alastair McLeod and local talent Kurt Lovell of Project Salubrious for a nourishing twist on high tea. You’ll enjoy a handcrafted tea box filled with gluten-, grain-, dairy- and refined-sugar-free treats that don’t skimp on flavour, paired with award-winning brews from Arakai Estate. The afternoon also includes a panel chat with local producers and food innovators, shining a light on Moreton Bay’s thriving agribusiness scene. Tickets are $35, book your spot here.
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Masterclass
Take a closer look at one of the most respected champagne houses in this guided tasting featuring four cuvees, including brut, rosé sauvage and blanc de blancs. Alongside the pours, you’ll explore Piper-Heidsieck’s rich winemaking history – from its early beginnings in 18th-century France to its modern-day innovations and B Corp certification. This is a must-attend session for those who want to sip well and learn a little history along the way. Tickets are $89, jump here to book.
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Pasta with Simone & Viviana
Fresh off their win on My Kitchen Rules, Simone and Viviana bring their signature warmth and flair to this Italian-themed masterclass. Learn the secrets to restaurant-quality pasta and pillow-soft gnocchi, and get tips on flavour combinations, texture and presentation – then sit back and enjoy the results, with a side of TV gossip and big Italian energy. Tickets are $65, get yours here.
Best of the Barossa by Hentley Farm
Discover the craft behind one of Australia’s most celebrated wineries in this guided tasting led by Hentley Farm’s national brand ambassador, Nick Goss. You’ll sample standout wines from the Barossa, including the acclaimed Beauty and Beast from the winery’s Luxury Range, while exploring the philosophy of single-vineyard expression and how site and vintage shape each release. The session is a must for wine lovers keen to go beyond the label. Tickets are $65, secure your spot here.
The Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival will transform the Woody Point foreshore into a kilometre-long celebration of flavour from August 22 to 24. To book tickets and view the program, head to the festival website.
This article was written in partnership with our friends at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival.