VICTORIA
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meet the team leading the way in Victoria. This committee is made up of passionate, committed professionals who are all about making a difference in the food and hospitality scene.
The friendly and inclusive 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.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jacqueline Bates
0413 181 713
Director
Dale Lyman
0409 170 920
Deputy Director
Chairman of Judges
Abhishek Roy
0416 019 090
Communications
Chenye Lu
476992498
Events
Kellie Smith
0419 126 726
Young Chef Mentor
COMMITTEE
Andrew Wisken
Victorian Treasurer
ACF Vice President
Education Committee
Marisa Marchant
Education Committee
Angelica Iuliano
0433 189 980
Young Chef Co Leader
Laarni Burne
LIFE MEMBERS
- BRENDAN HILL
- PETER WRIGHT
- GEORGE HILL
- PAUL MOORE (Vale)
- STEVE MCFARLANE
- CRAIG BIRCHALL
- JULIET ASPEN
- NIGEL ENGEL (Vale)
- GEORGE KINCSES (Vale)
- ERNST SCHWAB
- JOHN MILLER OAM (VALE)
- DALE LYMAN
- GARY PATERSON
- JANE GLASSIER
- MATT McBAIN
- GARY FARRELL (Vale)
- ANTHONY LEONARD
- ANDREW GOLDFINCH
- KURT FREDERIKSEN
- ERNST STUHLER
- KEITH BYRON (Vale)
- MANFRED HENNIG
- FRANK DE KOINIG
- BERND UBER
- DALE PRENTICE
Connect and Grow your Network
Join us in person or online for our monthly meeting. Contact Abhishek Roy
Events & Competitions
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2025 Secondary Schools Competitions
Friday 26th June
Box Hill Institute, Elgar Rd, Box Hill, 3128.
Convenor
Andrew Wisken 0407 848 931
2025 National Apprentice Competition
Victoria AusTAFE
Date: Tuesday 2nd July
Venue: Holmesglen Moorabbin
488 South Rd Moorabbin
Convenor: Targ Howorth
Contact: 0411 472 147
Criteria: Contact Targ
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.
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