17/08/2021
Peter Kuruvita is the amazing chef who will be joining us at the Spirit of Peregian "Gala Under the Stars" on the Anniversary of the 2019 Peregian Fires. We are looking forward to welcoming Peter, who is passionately community-minded and had this to say about the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club:
"None of us will forget the 2019 bushfires. It was incredible to see not only how vulnerable our community could be to natural disaster, but also the amazing strength of the emergency services and community to pull together and support one another.
And in a seaside town, there is no better home for this community spirit that the local surf club. From housing our volunteer lifesavers to teaching water safety to our youth and as a home for community events. I am proud to be involved in promoting the future of Peregian Beach SLSC for the generations to come"
Book your tickets at: https://events.humanitix.com/spirit-of-peregian
MORE ABOUT PETER KURUVITA:
An award-winning chef and restaurateur, Peter has diversified his career to also encompass the roles of TV presenter, author, culinary tour guide and food & beverage consultant.
Peter is well known for his time at Sydney’s iconic Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar which he opened in 2004, and successfully led the kitchen team as Executive Chef & co-owner for 8 years.
In 2008, Peter’s love of the Pacific & passion for seafood led to the opening of Flying Fish Fiji situated on the beachfront at Sheraton Fiji Resort. Featuring Peter’s signature dishes and guidance, the restaurant became Fiji’s premier dining destination for over 10 years until the recent acquisition of Sheraton Fiji Resort by Marriot Hotels.
In 2014, Peter established all food operations, kitchen design, menu design and systems for the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, overseeing operations for 4 years.
Peter can be most often found in his hometown Noosa, Australia where he opened Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita in 2013, a venue within Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort. Situated on iconic Hastings St, opposite Noosa Main Beach, the menu features his signature style of Sri Lankan spices, world flavours and focus on local seafood. The restaurant has many accolades, including the current Sunshine Coast Business of the Year winner.
Peter’s childhood experiences cooking with his Grandmother in the traditional kitchen of his ancestral home in Colombo, Sri Lanka inspired his first cookbook “Serendip – My Sri Lankan Kitchen”
His next cookbook “My Feast with Peter Kuruvita” takes food lovers on a culinary and cultural journey through the island communities of Asia and the South Pacific.
Peter’s 3rd cookbook ‘Lands of the Curry Leaf’ – A vegetarian journey through the Subcontinent – was published by Murdoch Books in 2018
Peter has now presented 5 TV series produced by The Precinct Studios for SBS Television, which air on many networks worldwide.
His shows combine beautiful scenery with sensational local cuisine
“My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita”
“Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita”
“Mexican Fiesta with Peter Kuruvita”
“Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen” Series 1 & 2
Peter also keeps busy with his ambassadorial work with Dilmah Tea, hosting culinary tours for World Expeditions and frequent guest chef appearances at leading hotels around the world.
