The Staff Canteen Australia

02/06/2026

Joey Ingram joins the Newcastle dining destination following roles at Crystalbrook Byron, Margan Restaurant, Tetsuya's and Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris.

The appointment marks one of the more notable chef movements of recent weeks.

https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/News/joey-ingram-takes-the-reins-at-roundhouse #/

01/06/2026

Over the past decade, Victor Liong has helped shape modern Chinese cooking in Australia.

From building Lee Ho F**k in Melbourne to expanding into Sydney, his focus has remained the same: clarity, consistency and a strong restaurant identity.

https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/News/2-hat-chef-victor-liong-lee-ho-fook #/

31/05/2026

Brent Savage has built one of Australia’s most respected restaurant groups, but the thinking behind it is simple.

Standards have to hold. Trust has to be earned. And growth only works if the guest still feels it in the room.

This is a story about leadership, restraint and building restaurants that last.

https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/News/brent-savage-standards-restraint-restaurants-that-last #/

29/05/2026

Nelly is very passionate about using native ingredients and it shows in the way he plates up this dish at NEL.

A small taste of the bigger conversation from our full interview with Nelly Robinson.

https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/Featured-Chef/nelly-robinson-native-ingredients-storytelling-nel #/

29/05/2026

Nelly is very passionate about using native ingredients and it shows in the way he plates up this dish at NEL.

A small taste of the bigger conversation from our full interview with Nelly Robinson. The Staff Canteen Nel Restaurant

28/05/2026

Nelly is very passionate about using native ingredients and it shows in the way he plates up this dish at NEL.

A small taste of the bigger conversation from our full interview with Nelly Robinson.

Full feature live now. Follow the link in bio.

26/05/2026

Now live 👨‍🍳🔥

The full interview with Nelly Robinson is now live.

From building NEL into one of Sydney’s most recognisable restaurants to finding a stronger voice through native Australian ingredients, this is a great conversation.

Watch the full feature:

https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/Featured-Chef/nelly-robinson-native-ingredients-storytelling-nel #/

26/05/2026

Interview drop 👨‍🍳🔥

Up on the pass this week is Nelly Robinson.

Full interview landing tomorrow on The Staff Canteen Australia.

26/05/2026