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IN THE NEWS

Read the amazing stories of former and current Golden Chef Hat Award competitors!

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2026 - Sunshine Coast News

'Incredibly proud': Spirit House chef to chase $10,000 prize at national final 

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2026 - Daily Telegraph

James Baker wins NSW Metro regional category of the Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award 

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2026 - CBD News

CBD chef de partie set to compete in MasterChef-style “golden” title

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2026 - PerthNow

Young Bennett Springs chef to represent WA in Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award

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2026 - Newcastle Weekly

Robertson Barracks chef cooks her way into prestigious national grand final

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2026 - Glam Adelaide

Young Ingle Farm chef crowned SA winner at Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Awards

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2026 - City News QBN

Franklin chef wins regional cook-off

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2026 - NT News

Robertson Barracks chef cooks her way into prestigious national grand final

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2025 - Dirty Linen Podcast

Emily Morgan (Nestle Golden Chef of the Year) - the future of hospitality

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2025 - Maitland Mercury

Gold medal carrot dish: chef's passion for local produce shines

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2025 - Triple M Hobart

23yo Tassie chef Nic Rudeforth wins big at national awards

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2025 - Newcastle Herald

Food Bites: Yo-Chi countdown begins, Yotam Ottolenghi at NEX - Signature Dish Rewarded

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2025 - Club Management

Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award marks 60 years

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2025 - Newcastle Live

Golden moment for Maitland Vale chef in 60th anniversary cook-off

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2025 - Canberra Times

Unexpected ingredients that led to a regional win

Nic Mercury

2025 - The Mercury

Faro Restaurant’s Nicholas Rudeforth crowned Tasmania’s top young chef

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2025 - NT News

Palmerston apprentice chef Andrew Ballard wins cook-off

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2025 - Hospitality Magazine

Richard Ousby on building a career with passion and precision

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2025 - Club Management

Sarah Jones & Matthew Wynn - Winter Feature

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2025 - PerthNow

Ellenbrook apprentice chef to represent WA

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2025 - 2GF Grafton

A Chat with Kira Boulton

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2025 - NBN News

Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award kicks off in Grafton

Massimo

2025 - Hospitality Magazine

Massimo Mele recalls growing up in a restaurant run by his parents

Bethany

2025 - Hospitality Magazine

Bethany Neumann on style, substance, and summoning nostalgia

Ashleigh Otto

2025 - Baking Business

Ashleigh Otto on her Golden Chef's experience

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2025 - Hospitality Magazine

Jake Kellie on Arkhé and the pursuit of progress

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2025 - Hospitality Magazine

Shane Middleton on the benefits of Golden Chef's

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2024 - Hospitality Magazine

Archer Houghton’s winning menu

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2024 - Hospitality Magazine

Golden Chef’s Hat Awards: On the night

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2024 - Hospitality Magazine

How Nestlé is shaking things up after 59 years of awards

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2024 - Riotact

Canberra chef takes gold for pumpkin dessert at national awards

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2024 - BeanScene Magazine

Melbourne chef crowned 2024 Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year

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2024 - Hospitality Magazine

Archer Houghton wins Golden Chef of the Year

TAFE NSW Student Wins Big at Metro Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Competition

2024 - Australian Good Food Guide

TAFE NSW Student Wins Big at Metro Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Competition

Berry Springs Tavern apprentice chef Amelia Love is Melbourne-bound after winning cook-off

2024 - NT News

Berry Springs Tavern apprentice chef Amelia Love is Melbourne-bound after winning cook-off

20-year-old Launceston chef on her way to national cooking

2024 - The Examiner

20-year-old Launceston chef on her way to national cooking

Maitland Vale chef wins 2024 Newcastle cook-off

2024 - Newcastle Weekly

Maitland Vale chef wins 2024 Newcastle cook-off

Maitland’s Ashleigh Handsaker triumphs at Newcastle Cook-off competition

2024 - Newcastle Live

Maitland’s Ashleigh Handsaker triumphs at Newcastle Cook-off competition

Regional heats of cooking competition takes place in Grafton

2024 - NBN News - Mid North Coast

Regional heats of cooking competition takes place in Grafton

Jimmy Han won grand finals Golden Chefs

2023 - Docklands News

Young Docklands talent wins grand finals of prestigious competition

Jess Roe Golden Chef 2023

2023 - Examiner Newspapers

Jess' Flavours Bowl Judges Over

Jayden Osbourne Golden Chef 2023

2023 - Daily Telegraph

Touch of Salt chef Jayden Osbourne medalist at Golden Chef's Hat Award

New Zealand Finalists at Golden Chef 2023

2023 - Restaurant & Cafe

New Zealand chefs win bronze in Golden Chefs

Daniel Garwood

2023 - Foodservice REP

Golden Crown for Melbourne chef in prestigious Award

Winner and finalists at Golden Chef 2023

2023 - Hospitality Directory

Golden Crown for Melbourne chef in prestigious Award

Jimmy Han Winner Golden Chef 2023

2023 - Hospitality Magazine

Melbourne's Jimmy Han wins Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year

Deb Ridley

2023 - Canberra Weekly

17-year-old chef proves age is no barrier to success

Ashleigh Handsaker

2023 - Newcastle Live

Handsaker continues winning streak with a spot in Golden Chef’s Hat final

Jayden Osbourne

2023 - Daily Telegraph Australia

Jayden Osbourne in grand final of Nestle Golden Chef's Hat Award

Jess Roe in National Award Golden Chef

2023 - The West Australian - Perth Now

Taste of Success for Jess Roe in National Award

Joosje Bouman

2023 - Restaurant & Cafe

South Island Chef Wins Regional Final

Lilly Boles and Joosje Bouman

2023 - Hospitality Business

AUT student takes North Island spot for Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Awards

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2022 - Restaurant & Café Magazine NZ

Kiwi chef wins top title in Trans-Tasman Culinary Battle

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2022 - Hospitality Directory

Gold medal glory for top chef talent

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2022 - mix106.com

Serving up success

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2022 - Hospitality Business NZ

Nestlé Golden Chef contender creates magic on a plate

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2022 - Restaurant & Café NZ

Finalist Spot for Young Christchurch Chef

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2022 - Otago Daily Times

Christchurch chef serves up top dishes to make grand-final

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2022 - Port Stephens Examiner

Raymond Terrace chef set for Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award grand final

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2022 - Canberra Times

Noah's spark draws chef's kiss

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2021 - Southbank News

Southbank chef wins top prize in
prestigious gastronomic award

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2021 - SBS

Feels like home: Wanton mee
takes this chef back to Singapore

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2021 - Hospitality Business

Next stop Sydney for Nestlé Sth Island kitchen cook-off winner Jamie Jackson

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2021 - Hospitality Business

Samantha Warena wins Nestlé North Island kitchen cook-off

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2021 - Restaurant & Café

Young Christchurch chef to compete in Sydney!