Spend the weekend with the world's best chefs

 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 SHOWCASE PROGRAM 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 SHOWCASE PROGRAM

 

SHOWCASE PROGRAM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
 

PROGRAM 1:

9.30am-12.45pm

PROGRAM 3:

9.30am-12.45pm

ADDING FUN TO FINE DINING
Two top chefs loosen things up

COOKING

  • JASON ATHERTON
    Pollen Street Social, Table No.1, Esquina, (London, Singapore, Shanghai))

    Jason’s inventive, smart-casual, British-Mediterranean cooking is a global
    sensation: modern, seasonal and delicious. Get social with the chef formerly known
    as Ramsay’s right hand man.

  • MATT MORAN
    Aria, Chiswick (Sydney, Brisbane)

    From his restaurant garden in Woollahra to dining with Sydney’s finest views at Circular Quay, Matt’s menus are about the way we eat (and cook) right now. See his recipes work their magic, from the high-end to the home kitchen.

TALKING

  • NICK LANDER
    (UK)

    Seasoned British food writer, reviewer, restaurant consultant and former restaurateur Nick Lander talks about… restaurants. And his new book, The Art of the Restaurateur.

 

GIRO D’ITALIA
A tour of Italy – stage one

COOKING

  • ANTONIO CARLUCCIO
    Food writer and television presenter (UK)

    Take the Italian tour – and share a few regionally inspired dishes – with everyone’s favourite TV chef, restaurateur, author and greedy Italian, the inimitable ‘commendatore’.

  • NINO ZOCCALI
    Pendolino, La Rosa (Sydney)

    He’s the master of pasta and oligarch of olive oil. Join Nino for a truly enlightening kitchen session and find out what can be done with flour, water and a few tricks of the trade.

TALKING

  • COLMAN ANDREWS
    (USA)

    His CV includes the definitive book on Catalan cuisine and the story of Ferran Adria’s El Bulli. Now this authoritative New York writer has documented the regional cooking of Italy.
 

PROGRAM 2:

1.45-5.00pm

PROGRAM 4:

1.45-5.00pm

THOROUGHLY MODERN MASTERS
And World’s Best Restaurants stars

COOKING

  • MARK BEST
    Marque, Pei Modern (Sydney, Melbourne)

    He’s Australia’s second-highest ranked chef in the world, with three hats in Sydney and a rave reception in Melbourne. Discover the techniques and inspirations that place Mark at the top of the pack.

  • JORDI ROCA
    El Celler de Can Roca, Rocambolesc (Spain)

    Three brothers run one extraordinary Catalan restaurant (second in the world in both 2012 and 2011, and consistently in the top five). Younger brother Jordi is the alchemist of dessert, as you’ve never seen it (or tasted) before. Prepare to be amazed.

TALKING

  • MASSIMO BOTTURA
    Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy)

    From Italy’s highest ranked restaurant on the world stage, Massimo talks about tradition versus innovation. And the evolution of la cucina italiana.

GIRO D’ITALIA
A tour of Italy – stage two

COOKING

  • TESSA KIROS
    Food writer, Limoncello and Linenwater (Italy)

    Her books have captured the soul of Tuscany and Venice, Portugal, Greece and beyond, selling more than 700,000 copies worldwide. Get an advance peek at her beautiful new release – a celebration of Italian heritage recipes.

  • KAREN MARTINI
    Mr Wolf (Melbourne)

    Hands up who hasn’t cooked a Karen Martini recipe? From TV to newsprint, recipe books and restaurants, she’s loved for her fabulous way with contemporary, Mediterranean-inspired cooking. This time, the focus is on Italy.

TALKING

  • CHRISTINA TOSI
    (USA)

    Find out more about the pastry chef who likes nothing better than cookie dough, and explore the world of Momofuku Milk Bar.

 

 

SHOWCASE PROGRAM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
 

PROGRAM 5:

9.30am-12.45pm

PROGRAM 7:

9.30am-12.45pm

TASTES OF ASIA
Sri Lanka and Thailand

COOKING

  • PETER KURUVITA
    Flying Fish (Sydney, Fiji) and My Sri Lanka

    An exotic journey lies ahead as we set off with this SBS television star (and fantastic seafood chef) to his island home of Sri Lanka. Is it all about the spices? Wait and see.

  • DAVID THOMPSON
    Nahm (London, Bangkok)

    Not many non-natives have taken Thai fine-dining to Thailand, nor been ranked among the world’s top 50 as a result. From Nahm, Bangkok, we present
    Australia’s very own David Thompson.

TALKING

  • TESSA KIROS
    (Italy and beyond)

    With a Cypriot father and Finnish mother, it’s no wonder this best-selling food author is also a dedicated food traveller. Hear about Falling Cloudberries, Venezia and Limoncello and Linenwater.

 

ITALY FROM THE LAKES TO THE SEA
Lombardy, Sardinia, Carluccio and a pizza party!

COOKING

  • GABRIELE BONCI
    Pizzarium (Italy)

    The best pizza maker in Rome? That’s what they say about Gabriele Bonci and his definitive pizzeria, Pizzarium. Put him to the test and learn his tricks.

  • ALESSANDRO PAVONI
    Ormeggio at the Spit (Sydney)

    This charismatic talent from Lombardy has taught Australia about the food of Italy’s north. But he’s also pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge Italian cucina.

  • GIOVANNI PILU
    Pilu at Freshwater (Sydney) and Roberto Petza, S’Apposentu (Sardinia)
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  • Sardinia has a food culture all its own. These two chefs have made it their mission to share it. And preserve it. Explore the ingredients and dishes of Italy’s second-largest island.

TALKING

  • ANTONIO CARLUCCIO
    (UK)

    Antonio tells a good story. And lots of bad jokes. Get up close and personal with one of the world’s favourite Italians as he publishes his memoir, A Recipe for Life.

 
 

PROGRAM 6:

1.45-5.00pm

PROGRAM 8:

1.45-5.00pm

THE LUCK OF THE IRISH
And a focus on sweet things

COOKING

  • COLIN FASSNIDGE
    The Four in Hand and 4Fourteen (Sydney)

    He’s the endlessly energetic Irishman who has put the gastronomy back into pub dining. He’s also famous for his suckling pig. And other pork-y sensations. Stand by to go the whole hog.

  • ANDREW MCCONNELL & JOHN PAUL TWOMEY
    Cutler & Co. Dining Room & Bar, Cumulus Inc, Golden Fields (Melbourne)

    John Paul Twomey is the Irish executive chef who works alongside Andrew McConnell in his three restaurants. This is cooking with a little touch of the shamrock.

  • DARREN PURCHESE
    Burch&Purchese Sweet Studio (Melbourne)

    He’s one of our most original, exciting and talented pastry chefs and his sweet creations are works of edible art. The secrets behind them are revealed in his new book, Sweet Studio – and on show especially for us.

TALKING

  • JORDI ROCA
    (Spain)

    What makes an amazing dessert? What is happening in the pastry chef’s world? An insight into the creative mind behind the final course at El Celler de Can Roca, ranked second in the world behind Noma.

ITALY PAST AND PRESENT
And a cookie dough superstar

COOKING

  • MASSIMO BOTTURA
    Osteria Francescana, Modena (Italy)

    We were thrilled when Massimo’s restaurant was named fifth in the world. His cooking bridges regional tradition and innovation, artisan produce and
    artistic creativity. He’ll share his story, his vision and his food.

  • CHRISTINA TOSI
    Momofuku Milk Bar (New York)

    She’s America’s Rising Star of the Year, the dessert dare-devil from New York City who breaks all the rules, and bakes some pretty damn fine pastry.
    Crack pie? Compost cookies? Sweet tooths, eat your heart out.

TALKING

 

NOTE: all cooking sessions include tastings; afternoon dessert sessions include matching drinks.

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