8-11 Sept 2025 | ICC SYDNEY, DARLING HARBOUR
Christopher Thé, the gun pastry chef behind the world’s most Instagrammed cake at Black Star Pastry, has shifted his focus to native ingredients at Hearthe, a boutique cake shop in the inner western Sydney suburb of Stanmore. In an interview with food writer Richard Cornish, Christopher talks about life after
The family-owned business marked its 40th anniversary this year, led by Dani Lindsay, daughter of Founder, Tom Lindsay, quite literally grew up alongside Simple Simon. Our conversation explored their evolution from the business’s founding to its current standing as a leader in the industry, the story tells of their commitment
Q: You’ve worked as a pastry chef in some amazing places around the world. Where did it all start? A: I started at 15 years old as an apprentice chef at a two Michelin star restaurant in France. I was extremely passionate and loved it all, but 20 years ago
Around 1,500 pies were entered across 20 categories into the 33rd Official Great Aussie Pie competition, which took place at Fine Food Australia 2022. Whittlesea Bakehouse in Whittlesea, Victoria took out the best Plain Meat Pie accolade, whilst The Little Red Grape Bakery in Sevenhill, South Australia went home with
Mick Nunn loved being a chef. But in 20 years of cooking with some of Australia’s best restaurants, he most loved making terrines, pates, and sausages. So Mick turned his passion for smallgoods into an award-winning charcuterie business that makes 22 different types of Italian and French smallgoods. Today, Mick
Self-taught sourdough baker Maaryasha Werdiger says her underground bakery’s runaway success comes down to two simple concepts – generosity and a big dose of nostalgia. “I was raised here in Melbourne in an Orthodox family, but I never set out to open a Jewish bakery,” says Maaryasha, a paediatric physiotherapist
Every sweet and savoury treat on Lode’s short menu screams fine dining nous, from the perfectly flaky pastry and premium fillings to the fashionista pink shop fit-out in trendy Surry Hills. Lode (pronounced Lo-deh) is co-owned by Federico Zanellato and Lorenzo Librino, the chefs behind Pyrmont’s two-hatted Italian-Japanese fine diner
Australia’s lockdown had everyone seeking the simple pleasures of life with many people adding a delicious, sweet treat to their morning coffee just to get them through the day. Throughout this time, Priestley’s Gourmet Delights was busy baking and delivering to their customer base and extending their distribution network. A
