Gold Coast Lifestyle

Chef Gabriel Prado buys every piece of seafood he cooks on the morning of the booking, a habit that comes from a childhood spent fishing the Gold Coast coastline with his family. What to look for at the fish markets Clear, bright eyes and firm flesh on whole fish, never dull or sunken. A clean ocean smell, never a strong fishy odour. Oysters that are still tightly closed or close when tapped. Scallops with a slightly sweet smell and a firm, moist texture. Turning same-day cat

Booking a table used to be the default way to mark a special night. On the Gold Coast in 2026, more locals are choosing a different option entirely: bringing the chef to them. No queues, no shared dining room A private chef means no waiting for a table, no rushed turnover, and no other diners setting the pace of your evening. A menu built around your table, not a fixed set menu Every Chef Coast menu can be adjusted for allergies, spice level or ingredients you'd rather skip,

One of the best things about a private chef is that the restaurant comes to you, wherever on the Gold Coast that happens to be. Here's how Chef Coast fits into life across a few of our most-booked suburbs. Surfers Paradise High-rise apartments with a view are perfect for an intimate tasting menu. Chefs work around compact kitchens and can time service to sunset over the beach. Broadbeach Broadbeach's foodie reputation makes it a natural fit for degustation-style bookings and

After a few years of restaurant reservations and delivery apps, 2026 has brought a clear shift back toward hosting at home, and nowhere feels that shift more than the Gold Coast, where the backyard, the pool deck and the kitchen island are quietly becoming the best seat in town. What's trending in Gold Coast entertaining right now Casual over formal: grazing tables and shared plates are replacing the strict three-course sit-down. Interactive experiences: guests want to partic