Port on a Plate
Port on a Plate
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A half day chef guided food tour of the Port Douglas region, collecting fresh produce from local farms for a delicious lunch. Sample chocolate and learn about cane, cocoa and fish farming. Finish with a tropical fruit wine tasting and a three course BBQ lunch starring Australian Barramundi. A new tour, perfect for people who love to try something unique. Small groups of no more than 8 people keeps the experience personal. Farm and cellar door sales available. Not a fan of fish? We also cater for vegetarians.
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GML_10
Bristol, UK34 contributions
July 2020
We opted for this half day tour after reading an article in the newspaper and we weren’t disappointed. From the moment Pete picked us up to the point where we said goodbye, his passion for food was obvious and his enthusiasm and energy for what he was doing was infectious!
Listening to his life story it is quite obvious Pete is an innovative sort of chap and when his kayaking business fell apart (due to a surge in Croc numbers at sea!!), he turned to his other love and skill....cooking!
We were collected along with just another couple (4 max due to Covid) and taken to 3 varied local suppliers....a farm shop, a fish farm, and a fruit wine business. It 2as in the latter that Pete set up his BBQ and whilst we were wine tasting, he conjured up the most delicious Barramundi ceviche for starters and the best fresh grilled barramundi fillet with delicious local salad and home made dressing for main course. This was finished off with a local ice cream in chocolate liqueur ( from the wine farm) and all eaten on a lovely shady terrace overlooking the beautiful garden and fruit laden trees of the farm.
It was the most enjoyable 6 hours with lots of information about local produce as well as recipes and cooking demonstrations ( barramundi Shashimi and ceviche) along the way.
Thank you Pete and we wish you well. A firm recommendation from us both for this wonderful tour.
Listening to his life story it is quite obvious Pete is an innovative sort of chap and when his kayaking business fell apart (due to a surge in Croc numbers at sea!!), he turned to his other love and skill....cooking!
We were collected along with just another couple (4 max due to Covid) and taken to 3 varied local suppliers....a farm shop, a fish farm, and a fruit wine business. It 2as in the latter that Pete set up his BBQ and whilst we were wine tasting, he conjured up the most delicious Barramundi ceviche for starters and the best fresh grilled barramundi fillet with delicious local salad and home made dressing for main course. This was finished off with a local ice cream in chocolate liqueur ( from the wine farm) and all eaten on a lovely shady terrace overlooking the beautiful garden and fruit laden trees of the farm.
It was the most enjoyable 6 hours with lots of information about local produce as well as recipes and cooking demonstrations ( barramundi Shashimi and ceviche) along the way.
Thank you Pete and we wish you well. A firm recommendation from us both for this wonderful tour.
Written 3 August 2020
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Thank you so much for the awesome review! Covid has made things very quiet but I am back in business now.
Written 28 March 2021
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maustin297
Canberra, Australia1 contribution
May 2021
This is a unique and excellent tour. How great is it that your guide is also your personal chef?! Pete was fantastic - his local knowledge and passion for local produce is a huge bonus. The three course lunch was amazing and the visits to local spots on the tour add to the overall experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting something unique and a little different.
Written 9 June 2021
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Marilyn V
Melbourne, Australia86 contributions
Apr 2021
This was an excellent half day experience. Peter was an excellent host explaining everything and allowing us to watch him prepare the Barramundi. His food presentation was of a very high standard and the meal was delicious.
We visited Sweet fruit farm, Hook a Barra and a winery producing tropical fruit wine.
Couldn’t recommend this tour more highly.
We visited Sweet fruit farm, Hook a Barra and a winery producing tropical fruit wine.
Couldn’t recommend this tour more highly.
Written 23 April 2021
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Thanks for the recommendation Marilyn.
Written 14 May 2021
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Maralyn M
Greater Adelaide, Australia8 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
From start to end, Pete was passionate about his love of the area, food, environment and sustainability. He is an entertaining tour guide and talented chef which combines into a very interesting excursion, exploring some hidden delights the area has to offer.
The visits to various local farms set the scene for the culminating meal and wine tasting which did not disappoint in any way. Congratulations Pete on your skill to coordinate local people who are passionate about their industries and wish to promote the beauties of this area. We will definitely come again.
The visits to various local farms set the scene for the culminating meal and wine tasting which did not disappoint in any way. Congratulations Pete on your skill to coordinate local people who are passionate about their industries and wish to promote the beauties of this area. We will definitely come again.
Written 19 September 2020
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Thank you very much, looking forward to seeing you again.
Written 28 March 2021
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Amanda and Michael Francis
17 contributions
Dec 2019
Looking for the ultimate chef guided food and farm experience in and around Port Douglas? Look no further than Peter's Port on a Plate. Former chef Peter now shows people the many and varied food producers in and around Port Douglas while preparing a 3 course meal. Today we visited a cane farm that now produces a wide range of cane based products, a Barramundi farm and a fruit wine producer. All while being told a food history of the region and having a 3 course seafood meal prepared for us and consumed at each of the stops. With 15 years experience as a chef, severla years as the owner of a Cape Tribulation Kayak experience business, Peter is ideally placed to provide this experience. Highly recommended.
Written 24 December 2019
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Thank you very much for your review Amanda.
Written 26 December 2019
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ccknauth
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
June 2022
A very relaxing and enjoyable day out, Pete was very knowledgeable about the local area and the food and atmosphere was wonderful. Thanks again Pete for a great memory of Port Douglas.
Written 13 June 2022
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Thank you for your review, much appreciated.
Written 15 July 2022
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Mal and Denise B
Burpengary, Australia213 contributions
May 2022
What a wonderful day we've had today. Pete picked us up at our accommodation around 9am and we headed to Mossman where we visited a farm and tried some exotic fruits we'd never heard of before. Then it was off to the farm store where the produce for our lunch was picked up and we were able to purchase beautiful fresh product straight from the farm.
Next stop was the Barramundi farm where we had the chance to catch and release a Barramundi. Pete, a chef by trade, then showed us how to prepare the fish and we had a tasty snack freshly prepared.
Next stop was Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery where we tried 10 different fruity flavoured wines that were uniquely delicious. Pete was busy cooking up our lunch from the product collected during our tour and it was magnificent. Locally sourced dessert was a lovely end to the meal. Home again by 2pm.
Pete is very passionate about what he does and he gives 200%. If you'd like to try something uniquely far North Queensland style you need to get on this tour. Price was very reasonable for a fabulous day.
Next stop was the Barramundi farm where we had the chance to catch and release a Barramundi. Pete, a chef by trade, then showed us how to prepare the fish and we had a tasty snack freshly prepared.
Next stop was Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery where we tried 10 different fruity flavoured wines that were uniquely delicious. Pete was busy cooking up our lunch from the product collected during our tour and it was magnificent. Locally sourced dessert was a lovely end to the meal. Home again by 2pm.
Pete is very passionate about what he does and he gives 200%. If you'd like to try something uniquely far North Queensland style you need to get on this tour. Price was very reasonable for a fabulous day.
Written 13 May 2022
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Thank you very much Denise.
Written 29 May 2022
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Donna M
Rockhampton28 contributions
May 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience - would highly recommend doing it when up this way - a relaxing day visiting some of the local producers and amazing fresh food sourced along the way, prepared and cooked by Pete the guide and chef - small group enhances the personalised experience
Written 5 May 2021
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Thank you very much Donna.
Written 14 May 2021
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Anne B
Moree, Australia3 contributions
A fabulous day out. Peter is passionate about the area, it’s uniqueness and sustainability. The tour took us through beautiful countryside, to a local market, the Barramundi farm and a local winery. The food and beverages we had were amazing. Truly a great day out and well worth it. Thanks Peter. Anne & Pete
Written 24 April 2021
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Thanks for coming out for the day Pete and Anne, I am glad you enjoyed it.
Written 14 May 2021
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Michele A
Sydney, Australia56 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We saw the tour mentioned in the SMH and that it was a good way to learn about the local food of tropical Queensland. Peter (chef,fisherman,diving instructor, kayaker , etc) fetched us from our hotel and off we went . Peter gave us some background into his passion for fishing and cooking which was very interesting. He answered all sorts of questions with honesty and great general knowledge.
We visited a farm store learning about the local fresh produce ( buying some of course) then on to a barramundi farm where we had an opportunity to fish for a barramundi and watch Peter prepare very beautifully fresh sashimi. Though none of us were successful we did have the opportunity of watching someone catch a huge specimen but of course it was thrown back into the water.
On to fruit wine producers who were very passionate about their product . Trudy and Tony live on a beautiful peaceful property surrounded by exotic plants and fruit trees. We tasted a variety of fruit wines and learnt about fruit we had never heard of like black sapote , whilst Peter prepared our meal . He is a talented chef and we really enjoyed every morsel. All fresh and absolutely delicious.
I can highly recommend this tour.
We visited a farm store learning about the local fresh produce ( buying some of course) then on to a barramundi farm where we had an opportunity to fish for a barramundi and watch Peter prepare very beautifully fresh sashimi. Though none of us were successful we did have the opportunity of watching someone catch a huge specimen but of course it was thrown back into the water.
On to fruit wine producers who were very passionate about their product . Trudy and Tony live on a beautiful peaceful property surrounded by exotic plants and fruit trees. We tasted a variety of fruit wines and learnt about fruit we had never heard of like black sapote , whilst Peter prepared our meal . He is a talented chef and we really enjoyed every morsel. All fresh and absolutely delicious.
I can highly recommend this tour.
Written 2 August 2020
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Thank you very much for your review Michele, I appreciated it and I am glad to here you enjoyed the experience.
Written 28 March 2021
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