Discover the Source

Join Straight To The Source for a thought-provoking program that celebrates culinary trends, innovation, and sustainability, led by some of Australia’s most influential food industry leaders.

Curated by experts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Discover the Source stage program delves into culinary creativity. This dynamic space offers guests a rare opportunity to connect with the producers behind Australia’s finest ingredients, uncover stories of provenance, and explore the inspirations shaping the future of food—from soil and water to plate.

Through engaging interviews, interactive cooking demonstrations, focused explorations, and invaluable networking opportunities, guests will be immersed in the ideas, people, and innovations driving the evolution of our culinary landscape.

Celebrating culinary trends, innovation, and sustainability

Featuring 11 sessions over 3 days

Hear from some of Australia's leading chefs and producers

Celebrating culinary trends, innovation, and sustainability

Featuring 11 sessions over 3 days

    Location
  • ACF Restaurant Challenge
  • Australia's Best Burger Awards
  • Australia's Best Pizza Awards
  • Bar & Beverage Stage
  • Bocuse d'Or
  • Chef of the Year
  • Discover the Source
  • Explore Patisserie
  • Ms Collins
  • The Business Stage
  • The Main Stage
  • The Pizza Pasta Masterclass
  • The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
  • VIP Lounge
    Theme
  • Beverage & Alcohol
  • Business & Operations
  • Commercial Kitchen
  • Culinary
  • Marketing
  • Technology
    Format
  • Competitions
  • Demonstration
  • Fireside Chat
  • Panel Discussion
  • Presentation
  • QandA
  • Solo Presentation
    Type
  • free
    Tags
  • alcohol
  • bar
  • beverage
  • business
  • cafe
  • coffee
  • culinary
  • efficiency
  • ingredients
  • italian
  • kitchen culture
  • marketing
  • pasta
  • patisserie
  • pizza
  • qsr
  • sustainability
  • tech
  • trends
Reset
Sun 18 May 2025
Mon 19 May 2025
Mon 19 May 2025
Tue 20 May 2025
All days
business
marketing
Social Media Hacks for Busy Businesses
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Business Stage
business
tech
The Future of Tech in Food: What’s next for the industry?
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
culinary
patisserie
Rainforest Lychee Tart with Strudel Pastry
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
business
From one to many: Scaling without sacrificing standards
Sunday 18 May
10:45 am - 11:15 am
The Main Stage
culinary
patisserie
A high tea fit for a QUEEN
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am
Explore Patisserie
culinary
patisserie
Kirsten Tibballs: Textures of Chocolate
Sunday 18 May
12:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Bocuse d'Or: Presenting Dishes to Judges
Sunday 18 May
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Bocuse d'Or
business
sustainability
tech
Stop Wasting Money! 5 ways technology can reduce F&B waste
Sunday 18 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
culinary
patisserie
The Sweet Assassin
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
alcohol
bar
business
The Business of Bars
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Bar & Beverage Stage
culinary
patisserie
Pistachio pressed sable, yuzu curd and raspberry
Sunday 18 May
2:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
What Makes A Great Foodie Story
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The Business Stage
Pavlova
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Bocuse d'Or Awards Ceremony
Sunday 18 May
4:30 pm
Bocuse d'Or
Bocuse d’Or: Presenting Dishes to Judges
Sunday 18 May
4:30 pm
Main Stage
culinary
patisserie
Honey and rhubarb croissant tart
Monday 19 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
business
qsr
From 1 to 172+: The secrets behind Grill'd 's bold expansion
Monday 19 May
10:45 am - 11:15 am
The Main Stage
culinary
patisserie
A high tea fit for a QUEEN
Monday 19 May
11:30 am
Explore Patisserie
culinary
patisserie
Kirsten Tibballs: Textures of Chocolate
Monday 19 May
12:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
culinary
patisserie
The Sweet Assassin
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
alcohol
bar
business
The Business of Bars
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Bar & Beverage Stage
culinary
patisserie
Sweet Inspirations - A Cicerchiata!
Monday 19 May
2:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
business
sustainability
Stop Wasting Money! 5 ways technology can reduce F&B waste
Monday 19 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Main Stage
Industry Big Night Out
Monday 19 May
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ms Collins
culinary
patisserie
Rainforest Lychee Tart with Strudel Pastry
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
culinary
italian
pizza
Masterclass with World Pizza Champion
Tuesday 20 May
11:00 am
Pizza Masterclasses
Burger Masterclass - Gary Johnson
Tuesday 20 May
11:00 am
Australia's Best Burger Awards
culinary
patisserie
A high tea fit for a QUEEN
Tuesday 20 May
11:30 am
Explore Patisserie
business
marketing
tech
The power of authentic storytelling in branding
Tuesday 20 May
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
The Business Stage
culinary
patisserie
Kirsten Tibballs: Textures of Chocolate
Tuesday 20 May
12:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
culinary
italian
pasta
Risotto Carbonara
Tuesday 20 May
1:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses
Burger Masterclass – Peter Kuruvita
Tuesday 20 May
1:00 pm
Australia's Best Burger Awards
business
tech
5 key lessons from Australia's first AI powered drive-thru
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
culinary
patisserie
The Sweet Assassin
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
alcohol
bar
business
The Business of Bars
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm
Bar & Beverage Stage
culinary
patisserie
Sweet Inspirations – A Cicerchiata!
Tuesday 20 May
2:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
ACF Restaurant Challenge: Winner Announcement
Tuesday 20 May
2:30 pm
ACF Restaurant Challenge
business
marketing
tech
3 guaranteed ways to grow your brand in 2025
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Business Stage
culinary
italian
pizza
Put the Zzing in your pizza
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses

Straight To The Source

A passionate and progressive team of food industry leaders with a wealth of experience and authentic, far-reaching networks. We proudly serve as strategic partners and connectors for primary and artisan producers, chefs, regions, hospitality and agricultural industries to drive business opportunities and nurture meaningful relationships.