This year for Golden Chef's we're giving all Round 1 Qualifiers who compete in Round 2 (The Regional and Metro Cook-offs), the opportunity to win the Most Sustainable Approach Award. To enter, Round 1 Qualifiers will need to submit a short, maximum 90 second video demonstrating one innovative sustainable practice/idea in their place of work. Entries close at 11.59pm AEST on Friday 7 August, 2026. The video must include the requirements as per production guidelines below.

Video Mandatory Inclusions:

• Include an introduction i.e., your name, job role, place of work/study (if working).
• Minimum of one innovative sustainable practice/idea relevant to a food service business.
• Demonstration/description of the idea (can be verbal or visual demonstration).
• Video does not exceed 90 seconds and the file size does not exceed 100MB.
• Accepted video formats - mp4 or mov.

Video Judging Criteria (Total 20 points)

• Originality of idea/practice 5
• Relevance to foodservice and impact of idea/practice 5
• Storytelling 4
• Video Production 3
• Personal Presentation 3
   

Video Tips

Create a Strong Screen Presence

• Shoot your video vertically – using your phone to film is perfectly fine
• Don't be shy! Make clear eye contact with the camera
• Let your personality shine through

Engaging Storytelling

• Map out what you want to say
• Prepare and rehearse your main points
• Make sure there’s a flow to the video 

Lighting

• Is the lighting too harsh or too dim?
• Avoid shooting in direct sunlight

Audio

• Is the audio clear? Avoid filming in areas with loud background noise
• Make sure the sound isn’t fuzzy or muffled

Your video submissions may be used for a variety of purposes, including PR, social media and website content. This is an opportunity to raise your profile as chef so please represent your best self – and importantly please smile, relax and BE YOU!  
 

Terms & Conditions Apply. See full prize and competition Terms & Conditions here.