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EVENT FROM PAGE 21 Chef of the Year 27-29 June, 10am-5pm Who is Australia’s best professional chef? The Chef of the Year competition sees chef compete against chef and the clock in a test of creativity, culinary knowledge and ingenuity. The Chef of the Year competition gives chefs a chance to showcase their skills, promote their restaurants, network with fellow professionals, and win a share of $10,000 cash and prizes. This annual competition attracts entries from professional chefs from around Australia. There is a strict set of criteria, and a team of culinary experts to judge the winner. It is said to be the most highly regarded and competitive professional chef event in the country. The competition will be held in 2021 at Foodservice Australia in Melbourne. If you want to be a part of this event, entries close 5pm on 1 June 2021. For more information visit chefcompetition.com.au Aged Care Catering Summit 29 June 2021, 9am-3:30pm As an industry, aged care has a lot to think about: Covid-19, the royal commission, new standards, audits and more. The Aged Care Catering Summit will provide expert speakers to help you stay informed and to make good decisions. The demands and expectations of Australia’s booming aged care sector are evolving, and there are considerable changes in the way meals are prepared and served. At the Aged Care Catering Summit, the industry will reconnect, share stories, and learn from leaders. With its vibrant speaker program and networking opportunities, this conference will be held as part of the Foodservice Australia trade show and is a high-profile event on the aged care hospitality calendar. Tickets are $249 including a sit-down lunch and entry to Foodservice Australia. For more information visit agedcarecatering.com.au Specialty Producers Pavilion 27-29 June, 10am-5pm The Specialty Producers Pavilion is a feature located within the Foodservice Australia exhibition. It showcases boutique food, drink, and ingredient suppliers from all over Australia. If you are looking for new ideas for your restaurant, café, bakery, or shop, then make sure you come along to the show. You can taste all the new ideas and meet the producers behind the products. Chef Success Workshop 27 June 2021, 10am-2pm The Chef Success Workshop is a new program launching at the Foodservice Australia show next June. It will be a half-day program run by chefs for chefs. Hosted by Venessa Barnes, this is the opportunity for young chefs to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry leaders. Workshop tickets are $90pp including a sit-down two- course lunch and entry to Foodservice Australia. ($70 early- bird discount, valid until 27 May 2021). For more information visit chefworkshops.com.au 22 CONVENIENCE WORLD SEP/OCT, 2020