Chef Speakers

Gary Mehigan

UK-born Gary Mehigan is the owner to award-winning establishments, Fenix and Maribyrnong Boathouse, among some of the finest dining experiences in Melbourne. Having received training in world class restaurants Gary's credentials command attention. Gary Mehigan is continually in demand as a guest chef and consultant, famously for his clean, fresh cooking style, as well as his finally honed business ...

George Calombaris

MasterChef judge, George Calombaris has been awarded more accolades for his work than most receive in a lifetime, and this exuberant chef is still in his 30s. George has a reputation as an avant-garde chef whose culinary creations have both raised eyebrows and prompted belly-patting contentment. Traditional is not a word that the foodie press is used to associating with him but that is what he off ...

Guy Grossi

A popular media personality, Guy is currently in production co-hosting a special Food Safari series for SBS, he makes regular appearances on David and Kim, MasterChef, A Current Affair and across all networks as the fun, flamboyant, skilled and entertaining Chef. ...

John Lanzafame

Born in Australia to Sicilian parents it would be an understatement to say a passion for food is in John Lanzafame's blood, more like smoked, cooked and cured into it! John has worked with and been involved in the openings of some of Sydney's top restaurants and functions centres and has opened three of his own signature restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney. His passion for food has been acknowled ...

Julie Goodwin

Mum, wife, cook, singer and public speaker, Julie Goodwin is the epitome of a busy Australian Mum. Born and raised in Sydney, she started a degree in education but left to pursue a career in youth work. After working for several years presenting workshops in schools across Australia, she moved to the Central Coast where she married her long time partner, Michael. She continued her youth work hold ...

Kate Bracks

What a year this has been for Kate! A full-time wife and mum who dabbled in a little primary school teaching has become Australia's Masterchef. Apart from her cherished role as wife and mother, Kate is taking on public speaking engagements, cooking demonstrations and appearances and is also working on her first cookbook. The book will reflect the 'Dessert Queen' title she was given on Masterche ...

Luke and Scott

Bondi best mates, Scott Gooding and Luke Hines, are lucky to be locals but they’re ready to share their knowledge of healthy habits from Australia’s most iconic beach with the rest of the world - starting with the debut release of Clean Living; (a fully illustrated three-week exercise program and menu plan of mouth-watering, paleo-style food); and it’s follow up recipe book Clean Li ...

Luke Mangan

Luke Mangan is a man who adores food and his restaurants. He opened three of Sydney's most loved and awarded restaurants: Salt, Bistro Lulu and Bondi's Moorish. And now he's performing wonders once again at glass brasserie. Simplicity and elegance are Luke's trademarks. Making the most of Sydney's abundant resources, his emphasis is on fresh, local and seasonal produce prepared using classical Fre ...

Luke Nguyen

Luke is the Chef and owner of the award-winning Vietnamese restaurant Red Lantern and is the author of the bestselling books Secrets of the Red Lantern & Songs of Sapa. In his spare time, Luke hosts 13-day culinary discovery trips to Vietnam and is the television chef of a cooking series for SBS Television, called Luke Nguyen's Vietnam. ...

Lyndey Milan

Lyndey Milan is one of Australia's most enthusiastic communicators on food, wine and lifestyle. A lecturer in wine appreciation, cooking demonstrator and hospitality lecturer, her particular field of expertise is in the matching of food and wine. Former food editor of Australian Women's Weekly, and co-host of 'Fresh' with Geoff Jansz, she combines her indepth knowledge of food and wine with insigh ...

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