From near and far, some of the hottest names in the culinary world will appear at Vivid Sydney this year as part of Vivid Food, embracing the festival’s 2024 theme, Humanity, and highlighting food as a fundamental part of the human experience, connecting us through the universal language of cuisine.
The event runs from Friday, May 24 until Saturday, June 15 and is the Southern Hemisphere’s leading multi-artform festival, celebrating creativity, innovation and technology, transforming Sydney into a kaleidoscope of colour and events for 23 nights.
This year’s roster of renowned local and international culinary talent across Vivid Residence, Vivid Chef Series and Vivid Fire Kitchen will craft diverse, innovative menus that celebrate our shared heritage and the rich tapestry of global cultures present in Sydney’s food scene, through a series of dynamic events spanning intimate fine dining experiences through to communal fire-cooked feasts.
Vivid Residence will bring Latin America’s best female Chef 2022, Manoella ‘Manu’ Buffara of Manu Restaurant, to take over Peter Conistis’ waterside venue, Ploós – don’t miss AGFG’s one-on-one chat with Manu live this Saturday.
Restaurants Fred’s, AALIA and The Charles Brasserie & Bar will be among the top dining spots hosting Vivid Chef Series events and unmissable foodie collaborations with Michelin-starred Chefs including Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm.
Vivid Fire Kitchen returns to the Vivid Food program in a new home at The Good Line on the Vivid Sydney Light Walk with the world’s best pitmasters and BBQ heroes including Christine Manfield; Firedoor's Lennox Hastie and Texas' Jess Pryles – a self-confessed ‘meat nerd’ who gives AGFG readers her top meat tips on Friday.
This bolsters an already impressive Vivid Food 2024 program including the Our Shared Humanity series featuring leading Australian Chefs; Atelier by Sofitel – A Culinary Connection; VividPlace Food Trail, A Culinary Canvas by Danielle Alvarez, the return of Aster Vivid 2024 and much more.
Staged for its 14th year, Vivid Sydney brings together mesmerising displays from the world’s biggest light artists, exhilarating live music performances, deep-dive discussions with thought leaders and innovative experiences from food creatives.
For the full programme and to purchase tickets, click here.
