AITC President Jeffrey R. Gear examines whether French or Australian black truffles reign supreme, revealing that species, maturity, freshness and handling of Tuber melanosporum matter more than country of origin for chefs sourcing the best truffle.

Food fraud is no longer an isolated problem but a significant risk that every chef, foodservice manager and purchaser must understand.

Australian Institute of Technical Chefs president Chef Jeffrey R. Gear explains why deep cleaning after every service is a professional standard and a business essential in commercial kitchens.

Senior Vice President – Australian Institute of Technical Chefs (AITC) | Former Royal Household Chef | Healthcare Culinary Leader | Mentor to Many - Chef Jeffrey Richard Gear. So you want to be a chef? Let me tell you a story. It starts with fire, burns with obsession and dances somewhere between divine artistry and complete bloody chaos

Smart kitchens are no longer a futuristic concept – they are here. From Bluetooth temperature probes to centralised ordering portals and visual compliance dashboards, aged care kitchens are being re-engineered for precision and transparency.

As Australian hospitality continues to rebound from pandemic disruptions and workforce shortages, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place within the aged care sector. Once regarded as the final chapter in a chef’s journey, aged care is now emerging as one of the most complex, challenging and purpose-driven sectors in modern foodservice.