Running for over 23 years, the Great Chefs program provides our cookery and hospitality students with the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's most recognised chefs.
Taste our delicious food and see why we are the ringleaders in hospitality and professionalism. Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere of the event as our cookery and hospitality graduates greet and serve you with a huge smile and professionalism.
It also provides the food lovers of Melbourne the chance to experience exclusive menus from well-known chefs at prices between $55-85 (including matched wines) while supporting the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders.
Hear from the Great Chef on the night, enjoy the opportunity to taste their specially designed menu and learn about the inspiration behind their creations!
Our Great Chefs program has now concluded for 2018.
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2018 GREAT CHEFS PROGRAM
GREAT CHEFS LUNCHES
Great Chefs lunches are $55 for three courses and matching wine unless otherwise indicated.
| Date | Day | Great Chef | Restaurant | Wine Sponsor | Status |
| April 18 & 19 | Wed & Thur | Zac Nicolson | Rockpool Bar and Grill | Angove Family Winemakers | PAST |
| May 17 & 18 | Thur & Fri | Nicholas Mahlook | The Atlantic | McPherson Wine | PAST |
| June 18 & 19 | Mon & Tues | Philippe Mouchel | Philippe | Scotchmans Hill | PAST |
| August 16 & 17 | Thur & Fri | John McLeay | Red Spice Road | Tahbilk | PAST |
| October 9 & 10 | Tues & Wed | Ennis Le | Hanoi Mee Kitchen & Bar | Hankin Estate | PAST |
GREAT CHEFS DINNERS
Great Chefs dinners are $85 for four courses and matching wine unless otherwise indicated.
| Date |
Day |
Great Chef | Restaurant | Wine Sponsor | Status |
| April 10 & 11 | Tues & Wed | Maurice Esposito | Cecconis | Carlei Estate | PAST |
| May 10 & 11 | Thurs & Fri | Shannon Easton | Craig's Royal Hotel | Stockman Wines | PAST |
| May 26 | Sat | Jeffrey Tan and Friends | Fundraiser for the Australian Culinary Federation |
Rutherglen Estate | PAST |
| September 3 & 4 | Mon & Tues | Michael Cole | Flinders Hotel | Stockman Wines | PAST |
| September 19 | Wed | Guy Grossi | Grossi Florentino | Twelve Bottles | PAST |
| September 20 & 21 | Thurs & Fri | Nicky Riemer | Bellota Wine Bar and Food | Sutherland Estate | PAST |
| October 17 & 18 | Wed & Thurs | Greg Hampton | Charcoal Lane | Schild Estate | PAST |
| October 30 & 31 | Tues & Wed | Daniel Briggs | Chin Chin | Levantine Hill Estate | PAST |
| November 12 & 13 | Mon & Tues | Frank Camorra | MoVida | Rutherglen Estate | PAST |
GREAT CHEFS DESSERT DEGUSTATIONS
| Date | Day | Great Chef | Restaurant | Wine Sponsor | Status |
| June 4 & 5 | Mon & Tues | Christy Tania | Glace | William Angliss Wine Students | PAST |
LILYDALE GREAT CHEFS
| Date | Day | Great Chef | Restaurant | Wine Sponsor | Status |
| May 1 | Tues | Mark Ebbels | Yarra Valley Harvest Group Head Chef | Sutherland Estate | PAST |
| June 19 | Tues | Kelvin Shaw | Altair Restaurant | Andrew Peace Wines | PAST |
