EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meet the team leading the way in NSW ACT and Regions. This committee is made up of passionate, committed professionals who are all about making a difference in the food and hospitality scene in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
The NSW ACT and Regions committee is your go-to for finding new opportunities, learning from industry trends, and getting involved in events that matter.
They're dedicated to keeping our community vibrant, welcoming, and at the cutting edge of what we do.
Julio Azzarello - 0413588366
Director
Garry Stokes - 0403522997
Director NSW
Ivonne Nathan - 0409260372
Assistant Director ACT
Paul Schroder - 0414616211
Communications
Tawnya Bahr - 0416269142
Events
COMMITTEE
Gerry Maher
Committee Member
Prakash Chand
Committee Member
Kurt von Buren
National Committee | Culinary
John Daly
National Committee | Education
Paul Rifkin - 0403319638
National Committee | Education and Branch Officer North Coast
Billy Fox
WorldChefs
Venessa Barnes
WorldChefs
Robin Murray - 0438987515
Branch Officer | Southern Highlands
Graham Manvell
Branch Officer | New England
Deirdre Joy - 0418 973 044
Branch Officer | Bega South Coast
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Events & Competitions
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ACT Competitions
All competitions are hosted by Canberra Institute of Technology, Constitution Ave Reid.
Competition Contact:
Ivonne Nathan – 0409260372
SSCC Friday May 26
NAC Monday June 19
NGCH Monday June 26
More Information LINK
Competitions are hosted by William Angliss Institute,
11 Bowden St. Alexandria
Competition Contact:
Julio Azzarello – 0413588366
NAC Tuesday, April 18
SSCC Wednesday, April 19
More Information LINK
New South Wales NGCH
NSW Regional Grafton,
Wednesday, May 24
Competition Contact: Bernadette Ryan 0421865813
Hosted by TAFE NSW Grafton
7 Clarence Street Grafton
NSW Regional Newcastle
Tuesday, June 28
Competition Contact: Julio Azzarello 0413588366
Hosted by TAFE NSW Hamilton Campus, 91 Parry st Newcastle West
NSW Metro
Tuesday, July 4
Competition Contact: Julio Azzarello 0413588366
Hosted by TAFE NSW Ryde Campus, 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Competitions
Our competitions are not just about showcasing skills; they’re a celebration of creativity, hard work, and the spirit of collaboration. Whether you’re competing or cheering on, you’re a vital part of this progressive community.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Life Members
- JOCK STEWART
- PAUL BUTLER
- ALAN PLUMB
- PETER SMEE
- BASIL SMITH
- BRUNO ZAHND
- BRAIUKA LIVIO
- TOM MCDONNELL
- NEIL ABRAHAMS
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Our Industry Partners are the lifeblood of our association. With their support, we deliver ongoing value to our members.
