NEW INTERNATIONAL CHEF FOR QT NEWCASTLE

Award-winning chef Shayne Mansfield has a new residency for his culinary creations. Mansfield will bring his wealth of knowledge to QT Newcastle, the next step in his career that has taken him throughout Europe, North America, and Australia. Taught under Michelin star mentors, Paul Walsh and Jason Atherton in London, Mansfield has recently been the head chef at Newcastle restaurant, Flotilla, where he was awarded One Hat by the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide last year.

QT Newcastle General Manager Michael Stamboulidis said having Mansfield join the team was beyond exciting.

"Shayne's modest approach to Jana will showcase the most premium ingredients with a touch of trickery. We cannot wait to release to the Novocastrians

Challenge, the introduction of the Restaurant Association’s ‘Hospo Hui’, and much more. The strictly trade-only event takes place from June 25-27.

“We’re thrilled to have the biggest event ever planned for 2023,” enthuses Deb Haimes, Fine Food New Zealand Event Manager.

“With a combination of international and local exhibitors covering everything from paddock to plate, there’s a huge variety for every delegate. This makes Fine Food New Zealand an ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge, make valuable connections, and find new suppliers.”

For those keen to advance their skills or check out advanced culinary techniques, the Seminar Series offers a range of thoughtprovoking topics, including health and wellness tips for staff, how to get products into major supermarkets, and – perhaps crucially – how to attract and retain domestic and international talent for your business. Another seminar well worth attending for everyone producing food and beverages addresses updates to the Food Act, which makes allergen labelling easier to understand.

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