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World’s best battle it out at Coppa del Mondo del Panettone

Last weekend saw 42 pastry chefs go head to head at the Coppa del Mondo del Panettone – the Panettone World Cup. Held in Milan, Italy, 24...

Events

World’s best recognised at The Best Chef Awards

Early November saw the world’s best chefs recognised at The Best Chef Awards. Five hundred and twenty-two chefs from 62 countries were honoured at the event. Rasmus...

Places

Chris Taylor: Bringing the five-star experience to the country

Acclaimed chef Chris Taylor used to pack up his family and go camping at Goolwa, a historic holiday town near the mouth of the Murray River. If...

Shop Talk

The right to disconnect is a lifeline for hospitality workers

Here at The Burnt Chef Project, we’re dedicated to supporting workers in the hospitality industry. I have seen firsthand the toll that relentless work schedules can...

Openings

Cheri opens doors in south Melbourne

New Euro-inspired all day bakery and cafe Cheri has officially opened its doors in Melbourne. The bakery is the latest offering from the Darling Group, the people...

Openings

Beefy’s adds two new locations following RFG acquisition

Sunshine Coast pie business Beefy’s Pies has opened two new locations: one in Brisbane and one in Toowoomba. The expansion comes following the company’s acquisition by Retail...

Industry

St Peters Bakehouse announces Cafe de Vili’s location takeover

Last month, the news hit hard: Elizabeth Café de Vili’s suddenly closed its doors. But here’s the silver lining—St Peters Bakehouse & Coffee Shop is stepping in...

Openings

Raymond Tan to open second Melbourne venture

Raymond Tan, the founder of Collingwood Melbourne bakery café Raya, is preparing for the opening of his second venture, Dua (which means “two” in Malay), which is...

Industry

Andy Bowdy finds new pastry home

After eight years running his own business with partner Maddison Howes, Andy Bowden, also known as Andy Bowdy, is making the transition into a new role. The...

Industry

Amaury Guichon claims second Guinness World Record

French-Swiss chocolatier Amaury Guichon has laid claim to a second Guinness World Record. Based out of his Pastry Academy in Las Vega, US, Amaury set about creating...