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Culinary Director / Delaware North
Markus Werner

Markus Werner, Culinary Director, is a renowned leader with extensive experience across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. With a passion for “paddock to plate,” he revitalizes over 50 venues and curates exceptional dining experiences. A mentor and Master Chef, he emphasizes sustainability, quality, and local sourcing in every creation.

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Australian Professional Chef of the Year Judges
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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John McFadden
National Sales Marketing Manager
Ecofry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Workflow hacks for a stress-free commercial kitchen
Sunday 18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
The Main Stage
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Kyle Doody
Executive Chef
RACV
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Grant Flack
Head of Operations
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 1
Sunday 18 May
9:30 am
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 2
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 3
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 4
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Revolutionising kitchen operations with sustainable & efficient solutions
Monday 19 May
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
The Business Stage
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Sean Cunnington
Key Account Manager
UNOX
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Andrew Brain
Director
Foodservice Consultants Australia
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Claire Stenhouse
Restaurant Manager
Attica
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 7
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 5
Monday 19 May
9:30 am
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 6
Monday 19 May
11:30 am
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 8
Monday 19 May
3:30 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Semi Final 1
Tuesday 20 May
10:00 am
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Semi Final 2
Tuesday 20 May
12:00 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Grand Final
Tuesday 20 May
2:30 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Winner Announcement
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm
Chef of the Year
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Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation
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Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
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Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
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Jerry Mai
Roll'd
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Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
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Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North