Aged Care Catering Summit
Improving aged care hospitality
Catering to older consumers is becoming increasingly important and challenging.
The aging population is demanding a better food offer while regulations get tougher and budgets remain tight.
This important industry event will offer you expert advice on consumer trends, menu design, kitchen technology and more. Register now to hear from experts and access the latest information.
At the Aged Care Catering Summit the industry will reconnect, share stories and learn from leaders.
With its vibrant speaker program and networking opportunities, this conference will be held as part of the Foodservice Australia trade show and is a high profile event on the aged care hospitality calendar. It will be held in Melbourne on Tuesday 20 May 2025.
The cost to attend is $249 including GST.
The Summit is ideal for general managers, catering managers, facility managers, chefs, nutritionists, commercial caterers, consultants and suppliers. Really it is for anyone involved in catering to these important older consumers. It is affordably priced so that you can bring the whole team.
2024 Speakers included:
Jessica Zilujko
Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit - Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Sally McCray
Mater Health
Luke Mangan
LUKE MANGAN & COMPANY
Julie Dundon
Nutrition Professionals Australia
John Casey
Culinary Studio
Dr Cherie Hugo
The Lantern Alliance
Ingrid Roche
National Allergy Council
Liz Keating
Dementia Australia
Peter Morgan-Jones
St Vincent’s Care Services
Chloe McLeod
VERDE NUTRITION CO
Sean Cunnington
Evereo
Nathan Griffiths
Estia Health
Rodger Graf
CREATIVE CUISINE
Kunal Patel
Estia Health
Tawnya Bahr
Straight to the Source
2024 Program included:
8.30am
Registration and coffee
8.50am
Introduction and Welcome
Tawnya Bahr - Director and Food Consultant Chef, Straight To The Source
9.00am
What is the commission doing to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care?
Jessica Zilujko - Director, Food, Nutrition and Dining unit, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
9.35am
Smooth operations in an aged care kitchen.
Nathan Griffiths - Hospitality Development Manager, Estia Health
Kunal Patel - Head Chef, Estia Health
10.05am
Menu appraisal learnings for chefs and management from the Maggie Beer Foundation training program.
Julie Dundon - Dietitian, Nutrition Professionals Australia
10.40am
Morning tea
11.00am
Chefs and Dietitians Working Together. What Can’t They Do?
Luke Mangan - Restaurateur, Chef
Sally McCray - Director Dietetics and Foodservices Mater Health
12.00pm
Dining with dementia.
Liz Keating – Facilitator, Dementia Australia
12.30pm
Lunch and visit to Foodservice Australia
2.00pm
Smart Dining: How Data Raises the Bar on Aged Care Cuisine.
Cherie Hugo - Accredited Practising Dietitian, The Lantern Alliance
2.40pm
Nutritious prepared foods to super charge your kitchen.
Rodger Graf – Managing Director, Creative Cuisine
Sean Cunnington – Key Account Manager, Unox
Chloe McLeod – Nutritionist, Verde Nutrition
3.10pm
Are you ready for the food allergy wave?
Ingrid Roche – Senior project officer, National Allergy Council
3.20pm
Food First – Age appropriate nutrition at home and in care.
John Casey - Culinary Director, Culinary Studio
Peter Morgan-Jones - Quality and Compliance Manager, St Vincent’s Care Services
3.50pm
Summit Conclusion
Tawnya Bahr - Straight To The Source
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