
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.
Australian Professional Chef of the Year Judges

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

John McFadden
National Sales Marketing Manager
Ecofry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

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

Kyle Doody
Executive Chef
RACV

Grant Flack
Head of Operations
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 1
Sunday 18 May
9:30 am
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 2
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 3
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 4
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

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

Sean Cunnington
Key Account Manager
UNOX

Andrew Brain
Director
Foodservice Consultants Australia

Claire Stenhouse
Restaurant Manager
Attica

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 7
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 5
Monday 19 May
9:30 am
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 6
Monday 19 May
11:30 am
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 8
Monday 19 May
3:30 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Semi Final 1
Tuesday 20 May
10:00 am
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Semi Final 2
Tuesday 20 May
12:00 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Grand Final
Tuesday 20 May
2:30 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Winner Announcement
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm
Chef of the Year

Glenn Flood
Leadership Training & Facilitation

Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry

Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento

Jerry Mai
Roll'd

Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra

Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North