WIN THE CHANCE TO EMBARK ON A PRODUCE TOUR OF QUEENSLAND

WIN THE CHANCE TO EMBARK ON A PRODUCE TOUR OF QUEENSLAND, WITH THE ELECTROLUX APPETITE FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 FINALISTS

For the first time ever, Appetite for Excellence is giving two peoplethe chance to win a place on their annual six day produce tour this July.

The two winners will join 19 of Australia’s rising culinary stars to explore Queensland’s food and drink regions, from the Southern Queensland hinterland to the Sunshine Coast.  The winners will be accompanied by culinary stars such as Dan Moss from Terroir Auburn, Clare Valley and Erinn Jordan from The Catbird Seat Bistro, Brisbane, who will guide them on this food tour experience visiting local farmers, beverage makersand fisherman.

The itinerary includes visits to beef and pork producers, throwing a line in with the fishers, alongside beverage makers and fruit and vegetables growers. It’s not just the produce that will be getting a look in, there’s also incredible insight into education around soil management and sustainability practices that make Queensland produce.

 Produce tour details

Dates: 2 June – 8 July

Where: Queensland

How to apply: Please head to the link below and tell us one thing that you'd love to find out from a farmer, harvester or fisher?

 http://www.appetiteforexcellence.com/win-a-seat-on-our-culinary-food-safari/

Electrolux Appetite for Excellence is Australia’s only national hospitality awards program that recognises and awards talented chefs, waiters and restaurateurs who are the next generation of industry leaders.The Electrolux Appetite for Excellence program aims to nurture budding talent and give them the tools to succeed in the fast-paced hospitality industry. Now in its 12th year, the program continues to inspire young culinary talent by providing money-can’t-buy educational opportunities, exceptional training, unique experiences and esteemed mentors, with the ultimate objective of creating a sustainable industry for young professionals and the industry alike. After a lengthy process the judges from all categories have narrowed down the applications to announce the finalists, see list below.

Electrolux Australian young chef state finalists

Adrian Hart; Bennelong NSW

Alanna Sapwell; Saint Peter NSW

Anthony Hales; Thomson's Reserve QLD

Ben McShane; Kiyomi, The Star Gold coast QLD

Ben Thies; Clarke’s of North Beach WA

Charley Snadden-Wilson; Embla VIC

Clement Vachon; Wasabi Restaurant and Bar QLD

Daniel Coope;r Garden State Hotel VIC

Daniel Murphy; St Hugo SA

Josh Raine ;Urbane QLD

Khanh Nguyen; Cirrus Dining NSW

Minho Han; Appellation SA

Shui Ishizaka; Bennelong Restaurant NSW

2017 Electrolux Australian young restaurateur national finalists

Cam O’Keefe; Centra VIC

Dan Moss; Terroir Auburn SA

Erin Jordan; The Catbird Seat Bistro QLD

Thi Le; Anchovy VIC 

2017 Electrolux Australian young waiter state finalists

Andrew Gale; Grossi Florentino VIC

George Papaioannou; Sixpenny NSW

Gui Fen Wong; Golden Boy SA

James Boden; St Hugo SA

Lara Graham; Wasabi Restaurant & Bar QLD

Mia McIntyre; Ecco Bistro QLD

Morgan Golledge; Blackbird Bar and Grill QLD

Richard Trezzi; Otto Ristorante NSW

Stacey Paris; Otto Ristorante NSW 

Tatum Rumble; Quay Restaurant NSW

For more information please visit: http://www.appetiteforexcellence.com/