Culinary Stars at JW Marriott

From JW culinary classes to decadent degustation dinners, JW Marriott’s award-winning local culinary team and distinguished international guest chefs showcase their expertise crafting distinctive dishes using local Queensland produce and beverage pairing.

A celebration of culinary art.

Join our award-winning Culinary Masters as they create locally inspired degustation dinners at the inaugural Culinary Stars showcase, 10th – 13th November 2025.

Monday 10 November | Six-Course Degustation I Root – Grounded in Flavour | 6pm 
$129 per guest | $49 wine pairing
Culinary Stars is returning to Citrique Restaurant from 10 to 13 November, 2025. Led by Executive Chef Paul Smart, experience a fully immersive gastronomic journey with our Culinary Masters, as they showcase a series of experiential degustation dinners inspired by the fundamentals – Root, Leaf, Flower and Fruit. JW Marriott’s award-winning culinary team and distinguished guest chefs from Marriott International’s best restaurants around Australia and Asia come together to recreate their signature dishes, highlighting famed regional produce with their individual profound techniques and expertise. Lifted by seasonal flair and the continent’s unique flora and fauna, uncover the richness drawn from each Chef’s roots, refined through modern technique. Celebrating local origins with a global perspective, pay tribute to the sole arbiter of quality and the essence of flavour grounded in the Earth. Indulge in Blue Swimmer Crab & Butternut Pumpkin, Red Prawn Lokma, Pork Belly Nem, Moon & Tide, Ribeye Black Angus MB2+ and to finish JW Root Beer Dessert.

Tickets here.

Tuesday 11 November | Six-Course Dinner I Leaf- Herbal Awakening | 6pm 
$139 per guest | $59 wine pairing

Culinary Stars is returning to Citrique Restaurant from 10 to 13 November, 2025. Led by Executive Chef Paul Smart, experience a fully immersive gastronomic journey with our Culinary Masters, as they showcase a series of experiential degustation dinners inspired by the fundamentals – Root, Leaf, Flower and Fruit. JW Marriott’s award-winning culinary team and distinguished guest chefs from Marriott International’s best restaurants around Australia and Asia come together to recreate their signature dishes, highlighting famed regional produce with their individual profound techniques and expertise.A journey through the flavour landscape, Leaf follows the footsteps of growth and renewal. Herbal notes and aromatic layers invite an awakening of the senses, as each dish ushers the culinary stars into a new season of creativity and movement. Indulge in Baby Lettuce with Goat Cheese & Lavender , Hokkaido Scallop, Pan Roasted Snapper, Roast Lamb, Wagyu Bulgogi and to finish Dark chocolatedelice, white chocolate soil, lemon balm leaves, salted caramel ice cream.

Tickets here.

Wednesday 12 October | Six-Course Dinner I Flower – Petals of Flavours | 6pm
$149 per guest | $59 wine pairing
Culinary Stars is returning to Citrique Restaurant from 10 to 13 November, 2025. Led by Executive Chef Paul Smart, experience a fully immersive gastronomic journey with our Culinary Masters, as they showcase a series of experiential degustation dinners inspired by the fundamentals – Root, Leaf, Flower and Fruit. JW Marriott’s award-winning culinary team and distinguished guest chefs from Marriott International’s best restaurants around Australia and Asia come together to recreate their signature dishes, highlighting famed regional produce with their individual profound techniques and expertise. An ode to bloom and beauty, Flower celebrates the vibrant close of the floral season. Each course reveals cycles of growth and the artistry of edible flowers, from delicate garnishes to concentrated floral notes, bringing a myriad of brightness, elegance, and flourish to both flavour and presentation. Indulge in Sea Bream Leche de Tigre Ceviche, Tuna Crisp, Luminous Ocean, Lamb Belly, Charred Wagyu and to finish Hazelnut and milk chocolate mousse, raspberry gel, vanilla bean ice cream. 

Tickets here.

Thursday 13 November | Six-Course Dinner I Fruit – Harvest of the Earth | 6pm
$159 per guest | $69 wine pairing
Culinary Stars is returning to Citrique Restaurant from 10 to 13 November, 2025. Led by Executive Chef Paul Smart, experience a fully immersive gastronomic journey with our Culinary Masters, as they showcase a series of experiential degustation dinners inspired by the fundamentals – Root, Leaf, Flower and Fruit. JW Marriott’s award-winning culinary team and distinguished guest chefs from Marriott International’s best restaurants around Australia and Asia come together to recreate their signature dishes, highlighting famed regional produce with their individual profound techniques and expertise. Ripened by nature and gathered in abundance, Fruit is a harvest-inspired journey from paddock to plate. Native produce and seasonal treasures shine with delicacy, their aromas and characters capture the essence of summer and the earth’s most vibrant gifts. Indulge in Newton’s Apple, Trevally Oka, Miso Black Cod, Blanched İçli Beef Köfte, Duck & Cherry and to finish Mandarin Illusion.

Tickets here.