Each year the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) conducts a cooking competition for Secondary School Students in each Australian state. This competition is a great opportunity for students with an interest in becoming a chef to gain invaluable contacts within the hospitality industry. It is also a lot of fun, and a great learning experience for staff and students alike. The aim of this competition is to give students an insight into the hospitality industry and to identify and encourage students who demonstrate a talent and a passion for cooking.

If you are in years 10, 11 or 12, enrolled in a Secondary School and are studying either a Hospitality, Food Technology, Home Economics or Commercial Cookery course, then you are eligible to enter your state competition. The winners of each State competitions will be eligible to compete in the National Final.

Main Course Competition

Each team must prepare, cook and display a main course for two people on two separate plates within a time limit of 1 hour. They will have 30 minutes to set up (in which time a briefing will be held) prior to the competition starting, and 30 minutes to clean up after the competition

Dessert Competition

Each team must prepare, cook and display a dessert course for two people on two separate plates within a time limit of 90 minutes. They will have 30 minutes to set up (in which time a briefing will be held) prior to the competition starting, and 30 minutes to clean up after the competition

Please contact your Competition Convenor listed below for more information about your regional competition.