ABOUT US

It is the objective of Hunter Chefs & Co to grow membership to 40 members by July 30th 2007. In order to facilitate this goal, it is important HC&C focuses on developing tangible benefits to entice members.

Hunter Chefs is a non-profit group established to:

  • Foster a greater awareness of the excellent quality of restaurants and food services in the Hunter region and contribute to inbound tourism in the area.
  • Develop new talent within the region working with Tafe and through apprentices, conducting master classes and exposing them to different catering operations.
  • Build on the education and training for Hunter Chefs 
  • Establish a schedule of events and exposure for Hunter chefs to represent the area in the key markets of Newcastle, Sydney & interstate. These opportunities can involve media appearances, event appearances to name a few.

Generate greater positive exposure of and visitation to Hunter Valley Wine Country by increasing the awareness of the high quality and diversity of its restaurants, cafes, function facilities and local produce.

Hunter Chefs Committee

Hunter Chefs & Co draws upon the collective expertise of Executive Chefs and boutique food producers from around the Hunter Valley

Nick Vivian – Chairman
Robert Molines – Vice Chairman
Andy Wright – Secretary
Jan Molenaar  - Member
Andrew Clark - Member
Helen Dyball - Member
Mike Wilson - Member

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