Kagome and Echuca Regional Health (ERH) are hosting the Celebrating Culinary Careers event on 17 May at Morrisons Winery in Moama, New South Wales. The night will include a dinner experience featuring dishes from some of the country’s top industry names. These talents include Patissier and Presenter Adriano Zumbo; Good Chef Bad Chef‘s Adrian Richardson, Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s John Sloane, and Chef and Global Hospitality Consultant Glenn Austin. The Celebrating Culinary Careers will raise money for the ERH to support mental health and wellbeing initiatives in the community. Gues ..read more

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has announced a new hospitality partner that will spearhead its food and beverage programs. Melbourne-based The Big Group will take over as the museum’s new functions and venue hospitality partner from mid-May. The group is set to roll out bespoke food and beverage offerings within the Sydney destination including a ground-floor cafe that will open in June as well as a new concept on level four, which will be announced in September. “MCA Australia is a globally recognised cultural destination in Sydney,” says Bruce Keebaugh, founder of The Big Group. “W ..read more

David Bae’s Kolture Group has swung open the doors to its latest venue Astro at The Streets of Barangaroo precinct in Sydney. Located in the former Soot space, Astro’s offering is inspired by Tokyo izakayas and the Korean barbeque venues of Seoul. “I wanted to create a venue where you can unwind at lunch or after work eating incredible Izakaya-style dishes, combining the communal atmosphere that Yakiniku or Korean BBQ brings, while knocking down some refreshing highballs and just having a damn good time,” says Bae. Kolture Group Executive Chef Jacob Lee has curated Astro’s lunch menu of donbur ..read more

Alessandro Pavoni is fronting a new all-day Italian restaurant in Manly, which is slated to launch later this year in time for summer. Cibaria is part of the recently developed Manly Pacific Hotel and Pavoni and his wife Annna’s Sydney portfolio of Italian restaurants spanning a’Mare, Ormeggio at The Spit, Chiosco, and Postino Osteria, which will soon open in Summer Hill. Naturally, Cibaria will offer guests food and beverage that is distinctively Italian via a menu that’s split up into three sections: braceria, forneria, spaghetteria, and pasticceria. Cibaria will also serve Pavoni’s signatur ..read more

Melbourne’s Flinders House is set to welcome a new culinary addition with the announcement of all-day European-inspired bistro Elio’s Place. Slated to open in July, Elio’s Place is the project of sibling-duo Adam and Elisa Mariani who are the forces behind other CBD favourites Greta and Maverick. The 90-seat venue will be located in the 1860s-built Flinders House on Flinders Lane in the CBD and will host front and kitchen bar spaces plus a 24-seat private dining room. Elio’s Place will be open early to serve coffee and breakfast, before transitioning into lunch for both dine-in or takeaway. Th ..read more

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Kuvings Australia is committed to servicing the commercial market by providing high-quality commercial equipment to cafés, hotels, restaurants, and juice bars. Kuvings offer commercial durability; one-touch auto blending; electronic open and close; pre-set menu options; and a superfine, smooth blend across its range. Kuvings also has 24–7 after-sales on (02) 9798 0586. Visit the Kuvings team at Foodservice Australia at stand F24 to watch the Kuvings CB980 One Touch auto blender demonstration. Read Original Post ..read more

Lamb Weston are the potato experts. Backed by global experience and local potato expertise, they manufacture and deliver high-quality frozen chips made from the finest potatoes. From classic fries to extra-crispy crinkle-cut chips and crunchy hashbrowns, they have the right product for your menu to keep customers coming back for more. Lamb Weston offer a full range of Australian-grown and manufactured chips as well world-favourite imported products from regions known globally for growing some of the finest potatoes. Visit Lamb Weston at stand T24 to try their delicious crispy-on-the-outside an ..read more

As part of Sydney Recycling Services, Ecofry has been at the forefront of sustainability for 30-plus years. Ecofry’s free oil collection service transforms used cooking oil into renewable fuels to reduce waste. Now, the Ecofry team are introducing its fresh oil service with Ecofry Elite oil which can offer a complete end-to-end service of fresh oil in and used cooking oil out. Designed to deliver exceptional frying performance, Ecofry Elite oil is for chefs, restaurateurs, and cooks who operate busy kitchens who choose quality, convenience, and value. Join the Ecofry team at stand H49 where su ..read more

Since 1996, Kagome’s dedication to crafting the highest-quality tomato products has been unwavering. As the nation’s largest tomato processor, Kagome have consistently delivered exceptional quality. The sun-kissed soil of Victoria’s Echuca region is where the Kagome story unfolds. From seed to harvest, Kagome has always been there, ensuring each product delivers the robust, natural flavours you know and love. The harvests and processing span tomatoes, carrots, and garlic right through to apples, beetroot, and pears transformed into exceptional products that speak of their origin. Kagome’s late ..read more