JW Marriott Gold Coast presents Culinary Stars 2025 – a four-night celebration of global flavour
Returning for its fourth year, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa will once again transform into a culinary stage for its flagship event, Culinary Stars. The four-night dining series, held from November 10 to 13, brings together a line-up of acclaimed chefs from across the globe, each presenting menus inspired by the elemental concepts of root, leaf, flower and fruit.
This year’s edition of Culinary Stars features celebrated culinary talent from New Zealand, Asia, Australia and Europe, including Wallace Mua, executive chef at JW Marriott Auckland, Mehmet Faruk Yardimci, executive chef at JW Marriott Istanbul Marmara Sea, and James Paul Lorenzo, chef de cuisine at JW Marriott Hanoi. They’ll join forces with JW Marriott Gold Coast’s own executive chef Paul Smart and a team of rising stars including Seiko Kobayashi, Mayukh Mazumdar, Yigu Kang, Selva Gopalakrishna, Joseph Raj and Emir Kusbeci, to craft an immersive dining journey that reflects JW Marriott’s globally renowned culinary excellence.
The series begins on Monday November 10 with Root – Grounded in Flavour, a sensational six-course menu that pays tribute to JW Marriott’s origins as an A&W Root Beer franchise in 1927. Highlights include dishes like red-prawn lokma with black garlic, showcasing depth and earthiness in flavour. On Tuesday November 11, Leaf – Herbal Awakening celebrates freshness and vibrancy through inventive pairings such as Hokkaido scallop with truffle snow and caviar.
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Midweek brings Flower – Petals of Flavour on Wednesday November 12, a three-course menu spotlighting florals in bold combinations, heroed by the decadent charred wagyu with lobster. The finale on Thursday November 13 draws inspiration from the theme of Fruit – Harvest of the Earth, offering six incredible courses that embrace seasonal richness with creations such as blanched İçli Beef Köfte with pomegranate and truffle.
Each evening promises not just a meal, but a showcase of culinary artistry, with menus designed to surprise, delight and immerse diners in JW Marriott’s philosophy of excellence. If you’ve never experienced the artistry of Culinary Stars, this year’s edition is the perfect opportunity to savour a world of flavour, no passport required. Grab your tickets here.