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Proud to be a Chef recognises and rewards the vital contribution that chefs make to our industry. Proud to be a Chef 2021 will see another 32 apprentice chefs from across Australia participate in hands-on mentoring and inspirational master classes with some of Australia's best Chefs and mentors including Chef Mark Normoyle, Daniel Giraldo and Kay-Lene Tan. Finalists will receive return flights to

Melbourne, with three night's hotel accommodation and dine at award winning Melbourne restaurants. You will also have the chance to mix with industry leaders and work with a food photographer to bring an original recipe to life.

23/09/2024

Apply now, you know you want to.

20/09/2024

Want to learn techniques from world-class chefs? Apply now to join 2025’s Proud to be a Chef program.

See www.proudtobeachef.com or bio for more details.

Calling all apprentice and trainee chefs, apply for Proud to be a Chef 25!See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.
08/09/2024

Calling all apprentice and trainee chefs, apply for Proud to be a Chef 25!

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

06/09/2024

Take your culinary skills to the next level. Apply for Proud to be a Chef 25 today.

Congratulations .barretto for taking out the Gold Medal and Overall Winner of Les Toques Blanches!
03/09/2024

Congratulations .barretto for taking out the Gold Medal and Overall Winner of Les Toques Blanches!

Don’t miss out on our 25th year milestone, Proud to be a Chef 25 program.See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.
02/09/2024

Don’t miss out on our 25th year milestone, Proud to be a Chef 25 program.

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

Want to learn the tricks of the trade from chef mentor, George Calombaris? Apply today.See www.proudtobeachef.com for de...
30/08/2024

Want to learn the tricks of the trade from chef mentor, George Calombaris? Apply today.

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

The Proud to be a Chef 25 program will see one chef winning a culinary scholarship. It could be you!See www.proudtobeach...
28/08/2024

The Proud to be a Chef 25 program will see one chef winning a culinary scholarship. It could be you!

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

Want to join Chef Mark at Proud to be a Chef 25? Apply today.See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.
16/08/2024

Want to join Chef Mark at Proud to be a Chef 25? Apply today.

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

11/08/2024

Don’t miss out on an incredible culinary adventure. Get your applications in today.

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

Learn from new chef mentor, Angelica Iuliano, by joining us at Proud to be a Chef 25.See www.proudtobeachef.com for deta...
09/08/2024

Learn from new chef mentor, Angelica Iuliano, by joining us at Proud to be a Chef 25.

See www.proudtobeachef.com for details.

05/08/2024

Don’t miss out on an incredible culinary adventure. Get your applications in today.

One more sleep chefs!
04/08/2024

One more sleep chefs!

23/07/2024

Calling all passionate apprentice and trainee chefs!
Australia’s culinary adventure and mentoring program, Proud to be a Chef, is back for its 25th year milestone.
Stay tuned - Applications open on 5th August!

29/04/2024

Proud to be a Chef gala 🥂
The best way to end our program – celebrating all finalists and their futures! To our 2024 finalists, we can’t wait to see what’s next for every single one of you! Keep pursuing your dreams, growing, learning, and flourishing 👏

At   mentor chef, Joane Yeoh and Chef Hendri Budiman hosted our finalists for a 9-course menu at the beautiful space of ...
26/04/2024

At mentor chef, Joane Yeoh and Chef Hendri Budiman hosted our finalists for a 9-course menu at the beautiful space of Coda in the heart of Melbourne's CBD!

We are so thankful every year to partner with the very best Chefs and venues in this country to provide experiences unlike any other ✨PTBAC2024

We love dairy! Anchor™️ Food Professionals provides top quality dairy products with chefs in mind.Our resident mentor ch...
24/04/2024

We love dairy! Anchor™️ Food Professionals provides top quality dairy products with chefs in mind.

Our resident mentor chef, Mark Normoyle and Fonterra Chef Mark Williams host a dairy masterclass each year, having fun with mozzarella, making ricotta and much more 🧀🧈🥛

Our mentor chefs all have one thing in common: they absolutely love what they do and they want to share their knowledge ...
22/04/2024

Our mentor chefs all have one thing in common: they absolutely love what they do and they want to share their knowledge with the next generation of culinary leaders 👏

Getting an in-depth tour of the Queen Victoria Market allows our finalists to interact, ask questions and learn from the...
19/04/2024

Getting an in-depth tour of the Queen Victoria Market allows our finalists to interact, ask questions and learn from the traders who have been a huge part of Melbourne's incredible food culture for decades 🍋

This year, the finalists were given the added challenge of sourcing their cook off ingredients at the Queen Vic Market!

A night to remember at Omnia Bistro & Bar during   – Omnia's chefs provided us with a first-hand view into the kitchen, ...
17/04/2024

A night to remember at Omnia Bistro & Bar during – Omnia's chefs provided us with a first-hand view into the kitchen, and finalists enjoyed a live demo of Omnia’s steak tartare from Chef Stephen 🌟

Mentorship is key 🔑 Year on year, we can see why mentorship is so crucial, especially in the culinary industry!This year...
15/04/2024

Mentorship is key 🔑 Year on year, we can see why mentorship is so crucial, especially in the culinary industry!

This year we had the pleasure of exploring Kōri Ice Cream with Founder and Head Pastry Chef, Joane Yeoh. This aspect of mentorship and learning from those leading and doing new things in the industry is embedded into how we run Proud to be a Chef. Thankful for every mentor who has made an impact on our finalists for the past 24 years!

The finalists get to see first hand how our Fonterra Factory works! We're big believers in educating and encouraging che...
12/04/2024

The finalists get to see first hand how our Fonterra Factory works! We're big believers in educating and encouraging chefs to know where their products come from to get the best use out of their ingredients throughout their culinary careers 🤩

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What is Proud to be a Chef?

Each year, Proud to be a Chef provides the opportunity for 32 aspiring, young apprentice chefs to embark on a culinary experience like no other. In 2019, Proud to be a Chef celebrates its 20th anniversary providing apprentices priceless opportunities, insights and the chance to foster long term relationships within the foodservice industry.

Finalists will fly to Melbourne for an all-expenses paid 4-day food adventure, designed to recognise, develop and support our future culinary leaders in foodservice. The program will introduce apprentices to a series of extraordinary dining experiences, up-skilling workshops and trips to some of Australia’s most famous food-inspired locations.

At the end of the program, one apprentice will be selected to receive an international culinary scholarship tailored to their personal interests and goals as a professional chef. Whether they aspire to gain experience at the top restaurant in the world, or test their patisserie skills in Paris, the program works at making their culinary dream a reality.

Proud to be a Chef extends entry to apprentices from all kitchens including pubs, clubs, quick service establishments, catering, institutions and fine dining. It is all about dedication, pride and passion for the industry.