Electrolux Appetite for Excellence CALL FOR ENTRIES
Electrolux Young Chef, Electrolux Young Waiter, Electrolux Young Restaurateur
Applications are open for Electrolux Appetite for Excellence, the ultimate national competition for young hospitality professionals. This year, Australia’s stellar food industry awards welcome ex-pat and newly awarded two Michelin-starred wunderkind Brett Graham as guest of honour. Brett is the executive chef/owner of London’s famous The Ledbury in fashionable Notting Hill and is currently serving as mentor to 2007 Young Chef QLD finalist Nicholas Hill.
The Awards have garnered firm support from Australia’s culinary heavyweights with a highly acclaimed panel of judges, supporters and mentors including co-founder Luke Mangan, Chris Taylor, Tony Bilson, Tetsuya Wakuda, Peter Doyle, Christine Manfield, Guy Grossi, and Philip Johnson.
Searching Australia for emerging talent within the restaurant and catering industry, Electrolux Appetite for Excellence aims to inspire, support and educate future industry leaders, providing unique career opportunities and enviable prizes.
“The program is all about delivering support and encouragement to young professionals working in all aspects of the hospitality industry. By continuing to reward and recognise outstanding levels of service, culinary skill and restaurant innovation, we hope to grow Australia’s hospitality industry from strength to strength,” said Luke Mangan.
“Electrolux Appetite for Excellence is a unique and valuable hospitality program that we are extremely proud to have supported for the past five years.
Nurturing young professionals is vital to the continued growth of the industry and it’s really promising to see previous entrants and winners continue to excel since their involvement in this competition,” said John Brown, Managing Director Electrolux Home Products.
The Application Process
Applications for Electrolux Young Chef and Electrolux Young Waiter are open to career focused chefs and waiters aged 30 or under, and currently working in the Australian restaurant and catering industry.
Chefs are invited to submit a seasonal menu comprising of canapé, entree, main and dessert.
Waiters are invited to submit answers to questions testing their food and wine knowledge, customer service and leadership skills.
Two to three young chef and waiter applicants per state will be invited to participate in the first of two judging selections held in Sydney in June 2010. From this group, the judging panel, comprising of Australia’s leading chefs and restaurateurs, will select the best seven chefs and waiters to compete in the final selection and judging in July.
Nominations for Electrolux Young Restaurateur can be put forward by Australia’s industry leaders or by self nomination from individuals who have owned and operated their licensed business for a minimum of two years. Three finalists will be selected by our judges, which include Christine Manfield of Universal, Sydney and Luke Mangan, Sydney, and evaluated via a series of interviews, assessing their business acumen, passion and staff commitment.
After the first round of judging, young chefs will participate in a comprehensive and informative coffee session held at the Allpress Roastery where they learn about the raw material from growing and harvesting through to production and blending. Young waiters will be able to participate in an introduction to the fundamentals of espresso preparation and how to achieve the best flavours from your coffee.
Before final judging takes place, all the national finalists will win an all expenses paid five day tour of one of Australia’s leading food and wine trails from Byron Bay in northern NSW to Sydney to meet and learn from some of Australia’s world renowned pork, dairy, seafood, meat, horticulture and viticulture producers.
Following the trip, Electrolux Young Chef and Electrolux Young Waiter national finalists will be flown to Sydney for final judging where chefs compete in a mystery box cook-off and waiters are tested in a series of customer skills, food and wine knowledge.
Application forms and further details are available online at www.appetiteforexcellence.com
Lucrative Prizes for Young Talent:
The Electrolux Young Chef and Electrolux Young Waiter Winner prize package offers:
- Sanpellegrino offers the Electrolux Young Chef National winner a once in a lifetime experience to represent Australia and compete in the famous S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup in Venice. This is followed by a visit to the source of two of the world’s most renowned mineral waters – S.Pellegrino located in the Italian Alps and Acqua Panna positioned in the hills of Tuscany, where both the Electrolux Young Chef and Electrolux Young Waiter National Winners will experience the rich heritage, lifestyle and culture of each of the waters.
- Return overseas flights courtesy of Qantas to attend this event and participation in two weeks work experience at a world leading restaurant overseas
- $3,000 cash to assist with travel & overseas work experience expenses
- The highly-acclaimed title and an accompanying trophy
The Electrolux Young Restaurateur Winner prize package offers:
- A unique opportunity from Sanpellegrino with an all expenses paid trip to London to attend “The S.Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurants”
- Return overseas flights courtesy of Qantas to attend the London event
- $8,000 cash to be invested in their business
Restaurants Benefit Too
For the establishments of each of the winners, Electrolux will once again be providing an industry prize of commercial kitchen equipment. Eg. Last year, Electrolux provided an Air-o-Steam Combi Oven with stand to Pettavel Winery Restaurant, a Green&Clean Undercounter Dish/Glass Washer to Montalto & Olive Grove Vineyard Restaurant, and a 4-Burner Gas Range & Oven model for Wasabi. Similar prizes will be included in the 2010 program. More details to be posted on the website over the coming weeks.
For further information about applications and award categories, please visit http://www.appetiteforexcellence.com/
KEY DATES
Entries open 01 February 2009
Applications close 16 April 2010
National Finalist judging 07 June 2010
National finalists’ announcement 08 June 2010
National finalists’ produce tour 28 June – 04 July 2010
Final judging selection 5 July 2010
Winners’ announcement 9 August 2010
THE JUDGES
The Electrolux Appetite for Excellence is supported by some of Australia’s most respected chefs and food industry leaders.
Electrolux Young Chef Judges:
| Andrew McConnell | Cumulus Inc; Cutler & Co, Melbourne |
| Anthony Musarra | The Stokehouse, Melbourne |
| Cath Claringbold | Food Consultant |
| Chris Taylor | Fraser’s, Perth |
| David Rayner | Food Consultant |
| Fiona Hoskin | Food & Hospitality Consultant |
| Guy Grossi | Grossi Florentino, Melbourne; Mirka at Tolarno, Melbourne; Grossi Trattoria, Bangkok |
| Luke Mangan | glass brasserie, Hilton Sydney; The Palace, Melbourne; Salt Tokyo, Japan; Salt Grill, P&O |
| Lyndey Milan | Food and Wine Communicator |
| Peter Doyle | est, Sydney |
| Philip Johnson | ecco bistro; ecco bar,Brisbane |
| Tetsuya Wakuda | Tetsuya’s, Sydney |
Electrolux Young Waiter Judges:
| Georgia North | Becasse; Etch Dining; Plan B; Le Grande Café, Sydney |
| Lisa van Haandel | Circa, The Prince; The Prince Complex, Carousel; Longrain Melbourne, Melbourne;The Beach Hotel, Byron. |
| Luke Stringer | Mezzo Bar & Grill, Melbourne |
| Peter Sullivan | ARIA Restaurant, Brisbane and Sydney |
| Sam Christie | Longrain, Sydney and Melbourne |
| Simon Hill | Bar Alto, Brisbane |
| Tony Bilson | Bilson’s, Sydney |
| Trudi Jenkins | Editor-in-chief, delicious, MasterChef Magazine |
Electrolux Young Restaurateur Judges:
| Christine Manfield | Universal, Sydney |
| Lucy Allon | Co-founder of Electrolux Appetite for Excellence; |
| Luke Mangan | glass brasserie, Hilton Sydney; The Palace, Melbourne; Salt Tokyo, Japan; Salt Grill, P&O |
PARTNERS
Naming Rights: Electrolux
Principal Partners: Sanpellegrino and Acqua Panna
Official Airline Partner: Qantas
Other dedicated partners: Allpress Espresso; Australian Pork Limited; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Grape & Wine Research and Development Corporation; Horticulture Australia Limited; Meat & Livestock Australia; delicious magazine; foodService magazine; and Learning Curve Solutions.
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May 26 2010 at 10:57 pm
NEWSFLASH: The following young professionals have been announced as the 2010 Electrolux Appetite for Excellence finalists. They will continue through the competition to be judged by an awe-inspiring panel of judges including Chris Taylor, Christine Manfield, Guy Grossi, Luke Mangan, Peter Doyle, Peter Gilmore, Philip Johnson, Tetsuya Wakuda, Tony Bilson, and ultimately by the multi-Michelin starred Brett Graham from Notting Hill’s The Ledbury, UK.
The 2010 finalists are:
Electrolux Young Chef Finalists
NSW
Danika Heslop, Quay
Soren Lascelles, Assiette
Richard Ousby, Quay
QLD
Blake Thornley, Lizard Island
Peter Kelly, Alchemy Restaurant & Bar
Ryan Wilkins, Hilton International
VIC
Daniel Crossman, Pearl Restaurant
Todd Moses, Circa, the Prince
Vanessa Mateus, Embrasse Restaurant
SA
Elina Ziukelis, Hilton Adelaide
Emma Shearer, The Manse
Quentin Whittle, Georges on Waymouth
WA
Michael D’adamo, Bouchard
Suthat Sathittanakun, Silver Spoon Food and Wine
Robert Withnall, The Globe Wine Bar & Restaurant
TAS
Adam Gower, Cafe Rossilli
Jessica Howe, Country Club Tasmania
Terressa Jarvis, Monty’s on Montpelier
Electrolux Young Waiter Finalists
NSW
Louise Tamayo, Becasse Restaurant
Morgan Frazer, Fins Restaurant
QLD
Chloe Jackson, ARIA Brisbane
Emma Davis, Mondo Organics
VIC
Cameron O’Keefe, Scorched Restaurant
Joshua Elias, Bosisto’s Liquor Bar
SA
Aaron Christian, Georges On Waymouth
Heath Dalziel, The Hilton Hotel (Adelaide)
WA
Alyce Hall, The Vines Resort
Dean Muhleisen, Hyatt Regency Perth
TAS
Jayde Hanley, Country Club Tasmania
Joshua Smith, Black Cow Bistro
Electrolux Young Restaurateur Finalists
ACT – Thomas Moore, Grazing
NSW – Carl Kenzler, Ritual Restaurant
QLD – Nick Holloway, Nu Nu
VIC – Kim Coronica, Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
WA – Hadleigh Troy, Restaurant Amuse
This year, the level of Young Restaurateurs was so impressive; the judges introduced a Highly Commended category in recognition of the work and commitment by these passionate restaurateurs:
QLD – Brent Farrell, Brents Restaurant
NSW – Clint Hillery, Time to Vino
TAS – Iain Todd, Piccalilly
NSW – Matthew Dillow, Verandah Restaurant
June 15 2010 at 10:49 am
After an intense round of culinary competition, the Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Young Chef and Young Waiter national finalists have been whittled down by half to the best of the best. The final 14 will now go on to compete for top honours.
Electrolux Young Chef 2010
Cooking against the clock where some of Australia’s brightest culinary stars in the making. Judges Bethany Finn, Guy Grossi, Philip Johnson, Tetsuya Wakuda and Luke Mangan watched, tasted and marked each dish to reveal those invited to continue on in the competition including:
NSW Danika Heslop, Quay
NSW Soren Lascelles, Assiette
VIC Daniel Crossman, Pearl
VIC Todd Moses, Circa the Prince
QLD Blake Thornley, Lizard Island
SA Emma Shearer, The Manse
WA Robert Withnall, The Globe Restaurant & Wine Bar
Electrolux Young Waiter 2010
Emerging from a stringent test of their food knowledge and a grilling by some of the best hospitality and front-of-house professionals such as Georgia North (Becasse), Luke Stringer (Mezzo Bar & Grill, Melb), and Sam Christie (Longrain), are the contenders for Electrolux Young Waiter 2010 including:
NSW Louise Tamayo, Becasse Restaurant
NSW Morgan Frazer, Fins Restaurant
VIC Joshua Elias, Attica
QLD Emma Davis, Mondo Organics
SA Aaron Christian, Georges On Waymouth
TAS Jayde Hanley, Country Club Tasmania
TAS Joshua Smith, Black Cow Bistro
Electrolux Young Restaurateur 2010
Joining them will be the Electrolux Young Restaurateur finalists:
ACT – Thomas Moore, Grazing
NSW – Carl Kenzler, Ritual Restaurant
QLD – Nick Holloway, NuNu
VIC – Kim Coronica, Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
WA – Hadleigh Troy, Restaurant Amuse
Whet Your Appetite
The general public can get a taste of Australia’s next wave of culinary talent with the Whet Your Appetite promotion running in the finalists’ restaurants throughout July. Enjoy one course and a glass of Henscke wine for $35 and show your support for these young hospitality professionals. Visit http://www.appetiteforexcellence.com for details on participating restaurants and how to vote for your favourite.
Young Talent Rewarded
The Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Young Chefs, Young Waiters and Young Restaurateurs have secured a place aboard an all-expenses-paid produce tour along the NSW coast from Byron Bay to Sydney. Here they will experience first-hand the passionate producers responsible for the outstanding quality meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables and wines that we enjoy in the country’s best restaurants.
Immediately following the tour, they will take part in the final judging where the chefs will compete in a mystery box cook-off and waiters are further tested in a series of customer skills, food and wine knowledge at a pop-up restaurant.
The finalists receive expert knowledge, guidance, further education and mentorship along the way as they compete for the ultimate prize of being named the 2010 Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Young Chef, Young Waiter and Young Restaurateur with a truly amazing prizes pool.
And every finalist is provided the chance to enhance their skills in a workshop later in the year with local producers and winemakers.
THE PRIZE POOL
The Electrolux Young Chef and Electrolux Young Waiter prize package comprises of:
Sanpellegrino offers the Electrolux Young Chef National winner a once in a lifetime experience to represent Australia and compete in the famous S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup in Venice.
This is followed by a visit to the source of two of the world’s most renowned mineral waters – S.Pellegrino located in the Italian Alps and Acqua Panna positioned in the hills of Tuscany, where both the Electrolux Young Chef and Young Waiter National Winners will experience the rich heritage, lifestyle and culture of each of the waters.
Return overseas flights courtesy of Qantas to attend this event and participation in two weeks work experience at a world leading restaurant
The highly-acclaimed title and an accompanying trophy
And for the establishment of the winner, Electrolux will once again be providing an industry prize of commercial kitchen equipment
The Electrolux Young Waiter winner and runner-up will both receive a two day trip to historic Henschke in the Eden Valley South Australia and tasting in the cellars with Stephen and Prue Henschke
The Electrolux Young Restaurateur prize package offers:
A unique opportunity from San Pellegrino with an all-expenses-paid trip to London to attend “The S.Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurants”
Return overseas flights courtesy of Qantas to attend the London event
$8,000 cash to be invested in their business
And for the winner’s establishment, Electrolux will once again be providing an industry prize of commercial kitchen equipment
For further details about the Electrolux Appetite for Excellence, please visit http://www.appetiteforexcellence.com
Naming Rights: Electrolux
Principal Partners: S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna
Official Airline Partner: Qantas
Accommodation Partner: Wyndham Resorts
Other dedicated partners: Allpress Espresso; Australian Pork Limited; Dairy Australia; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Grape & Wine Research and Development Corporation; Horticulture Australia Limited; Meat & Livestock Australia; Departments of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Henschke; Georges Providores; Learning Curve Solutions Vic’s Meat; Bollinger; delicious magazine and foodService magazine.
August 15 2010 at 12:57 pm
THE WINNERS announced Monday 9 August 2010:
Soren Lascelles = Young Chef of the Year
Louise Tamayo = Young Waiter of the Year
and a tie for Young Restauranteur between
Thomas Moore Grazing and Kim Coronica Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
August 22 2010 at 5:12 pm
and there’s a recipe from the Hunt + Gather dinner given to me by winning Young Chef of the Year Soren Lascelles http://insidecuisine.com/2010/08/15/soren-lascelles-and-his-chocolate-brownies/ here on InsideCuisine.com