Dine
Your Island
Your Menu
Prepare for the highlight of your stay at Makepeace Island with our exceptional dining experience, with all culinary delights included in your stay. We collaborate closely with our hosts to curate a bespoke menu for every visit, consistently exceeding our guests’ expectations. Our highly awarded kitchen team brings a wealth of experience in various cuisines, offering menus such as Southeast Asian banquets, Japanese degustations, three-course European dinners, Mexican feasts, gourmet BBQs, or beachside picnics. The options are truly endless.
We pay meticulous attention to our tablescapes, enhancing the dining experience with tailored decor to complement your chosen menu. With multiple dining spaces around the island, you can savor your meals in various locations, each offering a unique ambiance.
All menus are carefully crafted to accommodate your guests’ specific preferences and dietary requirements.
Your Island, Your Chef
Meet Chef Zeb Gilbert
At Makepeace Island, our kitchen is led by the highly acclaimed Chef Zeb Gilbert, who previously held two coveted chef’s hats for seven consecutive years before joining us. Zeb and his skilled team bring a wealth of culinary knowledge to the table, proficient in a variety of cuisines. They delight in curating bespoke menus for each stay, tailored to all your preferences.
Zeb’s culinary philosophy remains unwavering; a dedication to using and promoting local, seasonal produce. He collaborates closely with local producers to ensure our seasonally driven menus showcase the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Zeb will create culinary adventures in collaboration with you, ensuring they become a highlight of your stay.
We guarantee it.
Your Island, Your Class
Discover Culinary Secrets with Chef Zeb Gilbert
Our Executive Chef, Zeb Gilbert, was once co-owner of a local cooking school. At Makepeace Island, we offer a wide range of cooking classes for both kids and adults.
Try your hand at crafting authentic Asian dishes like dumplings, explore Middle Eastern flavours, or indulge in a baking class. Cooking classes are just one of the many inclusive activities we offer.
Your Island, Your Choice
Expert Beverage Services at Makepeace Island
Makepeace Island boasts experienced mixologists who offer a wide range of beverage services, from cocktail classes to sunset drinks and matched wines with dinner.
Despite being a non-licensed venue, you can still enjoy a drink during your island holiday. We provide an exclusive off-site sommelier service. Peter Marchant, one of Australia’s leading sommeliers, will personally assist you. You purchase directly through him, and we’ll pick it up and have it chilled, ready for your arrival on the island.
During your stay, enjoy full beverage service with your personally curated drinks list.