Our Keynote Speakers
Frank Camorra & Guy Grossi - legends of the Melbourne Hospitality scene. Hear about their careers and what it's like to become an experience expert.
Frank Camorra - MoVida
11.00am - 11.45am
Frank Camorra is an award-winning chef of Catalan origin who operates the MoVida restaurants.
Frank Camorra was born in Barcelona and spent his first five years in Andalucia, before his parents migrated to Australia. In 2000, Frank travelled throughout Spain and was inspired by both the modern and traditional aspects of Spanish cuisine. At his MoVida restaurants, Frank was determined to share his discoveries and bring the tastes of his homeland to his adopted country. Frank has been named Chef of the Year at The Age Good Food Guide Awards and has appeared on several television programs including 'MasterChef'.
Guy Grossi - Grossi Florentino
2.00pm - 2.45pm
Guy Grossi is globally recognised as a leading Australian chef and food personality. Starting early on Guy worked for famed chefs and restaurateurs such as Herman Schneider of Two Faces and Leon Massoni of Cafe Florentino, and later on for Pietro Grossi at Tolarno French Bistro, Massoni.
For twenty years he has owned and managed numerous renowned Melbourne restaurants. He is devoted to his beloved Grossi Florentino and sister restaurant, the aesthetically inspiring Mirka at Tolarno Hotel. This most recent venture also upholds the Grossi heritage and the values that have secured the group's international acclaim over the years.
