31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Choosing the right type of cooking oil for your commercial kitchen is an imperative decision as it directly affects your finished product. But how do you choose the right one for your business and ensure that you get a steady supply of it? Cookers is the first name which comes
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The chef behind one of regional Victoria’s most revered dining destinations has come to a surprising realisation. Michael Ryan, who owns the two-chef’s hatted Provenance in Beechworth, found a positive in the pandemic. “I reckon COVID probably saved our business,” says Ryan at his restaurant in a gold-rush era bank
Photography by Parker Blain Chef origin stories inevitably involve family. The grandmother swooping in with congee when they were sick; the father marinating a whole lamb in the bathtub ahead of a spit roast; the mother patiently imparting the art of the perfect pavlova or even the one who couldn’t
From spaces no bigger than a household laundry, bar kitchen crews are sending out outstanding dishes, big and small. And at the same time, they’re trimming food and staff costs by keeping it simple, serving extremely delicious dishes that require minimal skill to plate up. Young Melbourne restaurateurs Doug Milledge
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
Over the past 25 years, Nick Mastro has been through a few economic coffee cycles, and this experience has allowed Nick to steer Adore Coffee Roasters through the past two years with minimum drama. “When I started roasting, coffee prices were pretty similar to what they are today, so I’m
As cities around Australia start to buzz back to life following repeated lockdowns, a shift has happened in the way staff come into the office. With many workplaces settling into hybrid work-from-home arrangements, Mondays and Fridays are quickly emerging as the preferred days to avoid the commute, stay in leisurewear
It’s fair to say the global pandemic turned the restaurant and bar industry on its head, forcing venues to quickly adapt their business models to stay afloat. Bound by seesawing limits on the number of people allowed in a space and even whether people were permitted to eat indoors, the
It’s been another tough year for the hospitality industry as it continues to grapple with the pandemic and staff shortages. It’s important we still recognise and celebrate this vibrant industry and restaurants, cafes and caterers hard work, exceptional food and outstanding service. The R&CA Awards are held in each state,
