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Festival Village (on sale now), Restaurant Events (Mar 13)
Set sail on a culinary adventure like no other at the Catalina Lunch Afloat, Presented by Minuty. Step aboard Noosa’s largest and most iconic vessel, the Catalina, for an afternoon of pure indulgence as you cruise the picturesque Noosa River.
Immerse yourself in laid-back elegance with a menu crafted by world-renowned New Zealand chef Josh Emett. Josh, known for his impeccable culinary expertise, brings a menu designed to pair perfectly with Minuty Provence Rosé, offering a feast of fresh, seasonal flavours that will transport you straight to the Mediterranean.
With the Catalina providing the perfect backdrop and Minuty flowing freely, this is an unforgettable experience that combines fine food, exquisite wine, and the natural beauty of Noosa. The Catalina Lunch Afloat is the perfect way to experience Noosa from the water while enjoying the very best of French Riviera-inspired dining.
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Collaborating Kiwi Chef Josh Emett is the owner of Auckland’s Onslow, Waiheke Island’s The Oyster Inn and Gilt Brasserie, which is perched at the top of historic landmark Chancery Chambers.
Brought up on a farm outside Hamilton in New Zealand, Emett discovered cooking and his love of food at a young age. After graduating Josh traveled to Melbourne and London working in highly regarded restaurants before landing a dream job with Gordon Ramsay, quickly working his way up the ranks and being part of his Michelin Star team.
In 2006, he oversaw the opening in New York of Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC, and later Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood. Receiving exceptional reviews in both the British and American media, in 2008 he was named ‘New York Rising Star Chef’ appeared as a guest judge on Hell’s Kitchen USA, and won the new Food Network’s show Chopped.
In 2010, Emett moved to Melbourne to open Gordon Ramsay’s first two restaurants in Australia - Maze and Maze Grill - along with operating the food and Beverage service in Australia’s largest hotel, the Crown Metropol. From there came appearances on MasterChef Australia and MasterChef New Zealand. He joined MasterChef New Zealand fulltime in the second series. Today, Josh and his wife Helen Emett own and run two restaurants Onslow in Auckland City and The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island. Their latest restaurant project, Gilt Brasserie in downtown Auckland, opened in 2023.