Curated Plate – Bees & Brunch
Celebrate the wonder of bees, connect with nature, and savour a beautiful brunch surrounded by the serenity of Alsahwa Estate.
Chef and Festival Culinary Director Peter Kuruvita returns from Sri Lanka—where he currently serves as Head Judge on MasterChef Sri Lanka—to open The Curated Plate 2026 with an immersive cultural dining experience inspired by the island nation. Collaborating with Alsahwa Estate Head Chef Mal Meiers, this special event celebrates heritage, flavour and performance.
Inspired by the Sri Lankan concepts of Gini (fire) and Gewa (rhythm), the afternoon will weave together food, storytelling and spectacle, featuring performances by the Sri Lankan Dance Foundation, including a traditional Devil Mask dancer from Melbourne.
Set within the tranquil gardens of Alsahwa Estate, guests will be welcomed on arrival with a curated Sunshine Son’s cocktail, accompanied by a traditional Sri Lankan dance performance.
As drums begin to beat, the experience builds in energy with a live kottu roti demonstration by Peter Kuruvita, where cooking utensils become percussion instruments. This playful and theatrical moment leads into a high‑energy, immersive drumming performance by a Sri Lankan drumming orchestra.
Guests will then be invited to take their seats to enjoy a four-course shared feast, inspired by Peter’s family recipes and designed to bring people together through his signature spice-forward cooking. The afternoon concludes with a striking traditional Devil Mask performance, providing a powerful and memorable finale.
Arrival Experience
KOTTU ROTI
Chicken | Vegetable | Cheese options
First Seated Course
Coconut sambal butter & charred sourdough
KOLA KANDA
Traditional Sri Lankan ‘wellness’ soup with Alsahwa herbs, red rice and coconut (small cup)
Island Fire Feast
Shared family-style
Rockliff Mooloolaba prawn coconut curry (A)
Wild Maleny buffalo curry
Jackfruit curry
Dhal – Purrippu
Beetroot curry
Kale mallum
Raita | Lime pickle & onion | Coconut sambal
Festive rice | Pappadums
Dessert
BIKKIKAN
Sri Lankan coconut cake
Salted Alsahwa honey caramel sauce
Maleny Dairies chantilly cream
Proudly Supporting Local Suppliers
Fresh produce from Alsahwa Estate Farm
Maleny Buffalo
Rockliff Seafoods
Fresh Meats
Maleny Dairies
Suncoast Fresh
Ticket price includes 4 course meal, welcome drink and paired drink with the main meal
3hr beverage package is available as an add on includes local beer, wine and soft drinks
Guests are also welcome to purchase beverages from our pop-up bars including beer, wine and soft drinks on the day
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Celebrate the wonder of bees, connect with nature, and savour a beautiful brunch surrounded by the serenity of Alsahwa Estate.
