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The Appetite for Excellence judging panels are made up of the best of the best of Australia’s hospitality industry leaders. These esteemed chefs, maître d’s and restaurateurs lead Australia’s finest and most highly respected restaurants and generously give their time to nurture our young finalists and mentor them towards success as the next generation of industry leaders.
We are privileged to work with them and thank them for their valued contribution towards shaping the future excellence of Australia’s food and hospitality industry.

Analiese Gregory
Franklin Hobart
Young Chef Judge

Dan Hunter
Brae Restaurant
Young Chef Judge

Daniel Puskas
Sixpenny
Young Chef Judge

Danielle Gjestland
Wasabi Noosa
Young Waiter Judge

Guy Grossi
Grossi Restaurants
Young Restaurateur Judge

James Viles
Biota Dining; Barn by Biota
Young Restaurateur Judge

Jenna Hemsworth
Restaurant Hubert
Perrier Aperitivo Judge

Jo Barrett
Oakridge Wines
Young Chef Judge

Kylie Javier Ashton
Momofuku Seiobo
Young Waiter Judge

Lisa van Haandel
Longrain; Longsong; Beach Hotel Byron
Young Waiter Judge

Luke Ashton
This Must Be The Place
Perrier Aperitivo Judge

Marilyn Annecchini
Pilu at Freshwater; Acquafresca by Pilu
Young Restaurateur Judge

Peter Gilmore
Quay Restaurant; Bennelong
Young Chef Judge

Phil Wood
Laura; Pt Leo Restaurant
Young Chef Judge

Troy Rhoades-Brown
Muse Restaurant; Muse Kitchen
Young Chef Judge
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