13 July, 2009
MasterChef Australia Judge and Celebrity Chef George Calombaris will be joined by renowned Melbourne Chef Tobie Puttock (Fifteen Restaurant) and acclaimed local Celebrity Chef and Ready Steady Cook regular Dominique Rizzo for a regional showcase comprising cooking demonstrations at the opening weekend of Tastes of Gold Coast on Saturday 22 August.
With the phenomenal interest in cooking, Tastes of Gold Coast is pleased to announce details of the exciting food laden programme on offer at this year’s Tastes of Gold Coast, a festival of food and wine that runs from 21 August to 6 September and includes over 30 individual events.
Internationally acclaimed Australian-born Chef Tobie Puttock is a good mate of Jamie Oliver, for in 2001 Tobie helped out Oliver to set up a training restaurant for underprivileged young people. Puttock and Oliver set up the first Fifteen Restaurant in Hoston, London. Puttock later returned to Australia to set up the Australian version of Fifteen Restaurant and Foundation in his home town of Melbourne.
“As the celebrity status of each of the Judges soars after the finale of MasterChef, we can anticipate great response to the appearance of George Calombaris and of course a Celebrity Chef of the standing of Tobie Puttock is a real coup for this year’s annual Waterfront Food & Wine Festival at Carrara with tickets now on sale at $49 for a full day’s entertainment,” said Wendy Lacey from Tastes of Gold Coast.
George Calombaris along with fellow cooking demonstrators Tobie Puttock and Dominique Rizzo will spearhead a legendary line-up of talent on stage at the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival engaging in a celebration of fabulous wines, sumptuous food from local Gold Coast restaurants and live entertainment from some of Australia’s best bands.
A feast of live talent will headline at Waterfront Food & Wine Festival on 22 August including Tex Perkins who is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most iconic personalities, well known as the lead singer of award winning band The Cruel Sea.
A highlight of this year’s festival is the inclusion of Australian Rock Legend Daryl Braithwaite. Daryl will perform some of his all time classic hits like “Summer Love”, “Howzat” and “The Horses” before The Beautiful Girls hit the stage and add a bit of groove to the festival. Returning from an extended break, The Beautiful Girls who haven’t performed on the Gold Coast in over 18 months will showcase some of the new material they are working on for their new album.
Throughout the day, the main stage will feature the talented Diana Anaid - a pioneer of acoustic female indie rock. Diana will kick off the entertainment on the main stage at this year’s festival before the Gold Coast’s own Independent singer and songwriter Dan Carroll, who played at the inaugural festival, dishes up some of his original music.
Tastes of Gold Coast now in its sixth year runs from 21 August to 6 September.
For further information on the festival, please phone Maree Reason-Cain on (07) 3278 1803; mobile 0438 730 752; email:maree@c4marketing.com.au
