Sydney-siders once again turned out in droves at the ICC for Fine Food Australia 2019, with over 1,000 exhibitors and hundreds of activations.

Fine Food Australia Event Director, Minnie Constan, said the team staged an incredible show with the support of the Australia’s best businesses, industry organisations and culinary talent. 

“Trade professionals from all over Australia and around the world flocked to the event this year,” she said. 

“Many of the presentations and events were at capacity and standing room only so the 2019 show has really ticked all the boxes,” she said. 

The final day revealed the winners of some of the show’s key competitions and challenges, including the 2019 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award, Australia’s longest running culinary competition for young chefs. This competition attracts some of the best and brightest young chefs in the industry and saw ten winning teams compete for this year's Golden Chef’s Hat.

2019 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award 

Giles Gabutina, and Alessio Nogarotto - Bentley Restaurant & Bar 

The Official Great Aussie Pie & Sausage Roll Competition 

Plain Meat Pie: Mince Pie by Pinjarra Bakery WA
Gourmet Pie: Creamy Seafood pie by Old Fernvale Bakery WA
Gourmet Sausage Roll: Lasagne Sausage Roll - Molly Dene Bakehouse VIC Plain Sausage Roll: Tatura Hot Bread VIC 

ASCA Central Region Coffee Championships 

1st Hugh Kelly
2nd Alex Murfett
3rd Theveshran Moodley 

2019 Pizza World Pizza Championship Australia 

Napoli STG: Mark Paterno - Arte Bianca 
Classica: Paola Meccariello - Arte Bianca 
Dessert: Claudio Russomann - Il Bene 
Gluten Free: Rida Ouahdani - Vercase Pizza 

Women in Foodservice Awards 

Leadership in Foodservice: Shannon Martinez - Smith and Daughters 
Restaurant Manager of the Year: Rami Heer - Vintners Bar 
Grill Outstanding Service: Leanne Altman - Andrew McConnell restaurants 
Rising Star: Nina Huynh - Yellow 
Chef of the Year: Thi Le - Anchovy
Legend of the Industry: Annie Smithers - Du Fermier 

The next Fine Food Australia will take place in Melbourne September 7 -10, 2020 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

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