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A Valentine’s Day Dining She’ll Never Forget: How to Add an Element of Surprise

Valentine’s Day is an annual celebration to show your loved ones how much you care. Why not do something different this year and add an element of surprise to your Valentine’s Day dinner by taking inspiration from how Australia celebrate Valentine’s Day? Australians enjoy unique activities such as giving gifts like flowers and chocolates, enjoying […]

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Top 8 Symbolic Lunar New Year Dishes to Ring the Year of the Rabbit

If you haven’t celebrated Chinese New Year before, you’re missing out on a great festival! Every year, families get together to celebrate the new year and wish each other good luck for the coming year. There’s plenty of food and festivities, and it’s a wonderful way to spend time with loved ones. Don’t know what […]

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The Next Big Thing in Hire a Private Chef

Australia is seeing a boom in the market for private chefs. More and more families are opting to hire a private chef to come and cook for them on special occasions. This trend is especially popular among busy families who want to spend quality time together. But what’s the next big thing in hiring a […]

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6 Ambassadors of Australian Wagyu in the US

Wagyu beef is in high demand all across the world, recognised as one of the most luxurious meats on the market. What makes this meat so highly prized is its marbling content, which imparts a silky smooth buttery tenderness to the meat. Wagyu beef is unlike any other beef you’ll taste. The only way to […]

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[Infographic] The State of Private Dining in Australia 2022

Personal chefs are the must-have luxury of a post-pandemic world. COVID-19’s sweeping impact on society has included a growing desire for luxury, comfort, and ‘treating yourself’ to the finer things in life. People are embracing the opportunity to live largely and spoil themselves and their loved ones with special experiences. As good food is one […]

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Can’t see mum this Mother’s Day? Surprise her with a meal by a home chef

Some of the most quintessential Mother’s Day gifts are breakfast in bed or an elaborate home-cooked meal served with a nice, cold glass of wine. There’s something about donning an apron and cooking a meal for mum that truly says, ‘You take a break – the food is on me today’. But what if you […]

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Nick Guan: The Asian-fusion chef who swapped accounting for Le Cordon Bleu

Chef de cuisine Nick Guan could very easily have spent his life crunching numbers instead of being in the kitchen doing what he loves. Three years into an accounting degree in China, the chef sensed something was off and dropped out, choosing instead to fly to Adelaide and start a new life. The bold move […]

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The Past and Future of Fine Dining

Fine dining has been a pinnacle of the food industry for generations – it’s hard to imagine a world without Michelin-starred restaurants and hatted chefs expressing their creativity on the dining table. But fine dining itself is a relatively modern concept, the evolution of which is an intriguing tale shaped by historical events and characters […]

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What Is a Canapé? Behind Chef’s Creations.

Though small in size, crafting canapés is a challenging endeavour. It often requires hours, or even days, to produce something enjoyed in seconds. A chef meticulously considers each component of a canapé before it reaches your plate, showcasing its artistry. Despite their diminutive nature, canapés are intricate and creative expressions of a chef’s skill, seamlessly […]

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Christmas in July in Australia: What It Is, When It Happens and Fun Ways to Celebrate

Christmas in July is an unofficial mid-year celebration that brings traditional Christmas food, decorations and activities into the Australian winter. It is the southern hemisphere’s way of enjoying that wintery Chrissy we’ve grown up watching on TV and in the movies. Perfect time for cosy jumpers, mulled wine, fairy lights, glowing fireplaces. Who doesn’t want an […]

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What socialising might look like in a post-covid world

We’ve been in and out of lockdown for a couple of years now. A lot of us have felt lonely during that time, separated from family and friends and unable to partake in the usual midweek and weekend socialising that we’re used to. Some people have lost friends while others feel as though their social […]