Feeding people is still an act of care
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The Australian Culinary Federation on why chefs leave the industry — and what the kitchens worth working in are doing differently to protect culture and keep people cooking.
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The skills we stopped teaching
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There’s a conversation happening in kitchens across Australia right now. It’s about labour shortages and how hard it is to find good people. But here’s the question nobody seems to be asking: what if we’re short on the skills that actually matter?
Read MoreLeadership in the kitchen isn’t a personality trait – it’s a skill
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For decades kitchens have relied on an unspoken assumption that strong technical ability naturally leads to strong leadership. If you could cook under pressure, run a section and deliver during service, leadership would somehow follow. We now know that assumption is wrong.
Read MoreACF in action – Culinary Challenge 2025, Cookers Experienced Chef Scholarship and more
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The past few months have highlighted the strength and momentum of the Australian Culinary Federation, with competitions, scholarships and events giving chefs across the country the chance to showcase skills, share knowledge and build lasting connections.
Read MoreACF culinary challenge set to be centrepiece of Fine Food Sydney
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The Australian Culinary Federation provides its latest update, focusing on this year's lineup for Fine Food Sydney and beyond.
Read MoreACF reports on 2025 Restaurant Challenge, new national scholarships and more
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It’s been an exciting few months for the Australian Culinary Federation, with momentum building across the country through competitions, regional events and new initiatives.
Read MoreCelebrating talent and building momentum
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The Australian Culinary Federation is seeing strong momentum across the country—with events, competitions and programs rolling out in every region. From celebrating local talent on the global stage to championing sustainability and wellbeing in kitchens, our community continues to take the lead.
Read MoreA fresh start for foodservice
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The ACF says 2025 is set to be a year filled with opportunities to strengthen our vibrant foodservice industry.
Read MoreReflecting on success and looking ahead
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As we embrace the midyear period I am delighted to share the latest updates and activities from the Australian Culinary Federation. Our community has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, particularly our young chefs who have been participating in numerous industry events. It is truly encouraging to see our members empowering the next generation of culinary talent across Australia.
Read MoreEmbracing the Future of Culinary Excellence
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As we embrace the midyear period I am delighted to share the latest updates and activities from the Australian Culinary Federation. Our community has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, particularly our young chefs who have been participating in numerous industry events. It is truly encouraging to see our members empowering the next generation of culinary talent across Australia.
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