La Dolce Vita: An Italian Long Lunch presented by Lexus

Enjoy an afternoon of the sweet life at this al fresco Italian inspired luncheon featuring a 3-course feast by leading chefs Massimo Mele, Laura and Max Sharrad and Bente Grysbaek in collaboration with Port Douglas Italian Restaurant, La Cucina e Bar.

Celebrated Italian-Australian chef and restaurateur, Massimo Mele will MC the event sharing stories of the history of Italian cuisine in Australia, as well as his infamous Tiramisu recipe for dessert!

On arrival guests will enjoy a live cheese making demonstration by Vannella Cheese before sitting down to enjoy it as the first of 3 delicious courses.

This lunch experience comes complete with a 3-hour beverage package of Estrella Damm Lager and Pizzini Wines along with live DJ entertainment.

Additional Information

Seating is communal and allocated per table. We cannot guarantee seating changes so if you are part of a large group, we recommend purchasing all tickets in the one transaction.

Select your seat positions during the booking process. If you are a group of 3+ guests we recommend choosing a group of seats facing each other rather than in one line. Taste Port Douglas reserves the right to adjust seating when empty seats are left between diners.

The event menu will consist of a family share style menu and individual plated dessert. Each course will contain vegetarian, gluten and nut free options, unfortunately due to the size and style of this event any further individual dietary requests will not be catered to.

Contact the event organiser if you are an existing ticket holder wishing to add on a return transfer from Cairns or upgrade to a Season Foodie Pass.

Transportation Options

In 2024, we're expanding the reach of Taste Port Douglas by offering transfer options connecting foodies from Cairns and Palm Cove. Experience our signature Lexus Long Lunch Series and the Festival Village on Sunday by hopping on our convenient scheduled "Seat in Coach" service by Exemplar Coaches and Limousines.

Bookings for the "Seat in Coach" service close 30 days before each individual event date.

Book your transfer via 'ADD ONS'.

Saturday 10 August | La Dolce Vita: An Italian Long Lunch presented by Lexus, Market Park Port Douglas

• Pick up 10.00 ex Hemingway's Cairns / 10.15 Dunwoody's / 10.45 Drift Resort for 12 noon arrival to event.
• Return departure will be at 15.15, dropping at the same locations.

Private transfers for singles, couples and groups up to 18ppl are available "door to door" 24/7 during the event; these need to be booked directly with Exemplar.