8-11 Sept 2025 | ICC SYDNEY, DARLING HARBOUR

Chefs

We talk to industry professionals about their experiences during the covid shutdown, how they have adapted to the new restrictions and their thoughts on the future of the hospitality industry.
Zackary Furst has had difficult times along the way, but he knows character-building experiences have set him up for a fruitful career.
Chef-turned-caterer Sophie Storen on finding 'her' people and understanding what success means.

This year Fine Food is going to welcome you with a great atmosphere. As you will walk in the foyer of the ICC Sydney, you will get the chance to see some of the best chefs in the business in action! We have named this event “Mastering the Art”. The

Nestlé GOLDEN CHEF’S HAT AWARD is gearing up for the 2019 national finals, having sourced the best and brightest young chefs from across the country. Australia’s longest running culinary competition for young chefs has seen a host of new chef talent step up this year to put themselves to the

Fred’s Danielle Alvarez has figured out the kind of chef she wants to be.
Eun Hee An, head chef of Sydney’s Paper Bird, tells of her biggest learning curves, most memorable food moments and what it takes to make it a commercial kitchen.
Jacqui Challinor, head chef of much-loved and critically acclaimed Surry Hills restaurant Nomad, talks about her journey through some of Sydney’s best kitchens, and the influencers and injustices she encountered along the way.
Julian Hills, chef-owner of fine-diner Navi, talks to Peter Barrett about how he’s created an acclaimed eatery – and still has a life.
Watch: Melissa Leong on her thoughts on the current state of the foodservice industry, and more particularly, the role of women within it.