Event details
Event: Launceston CEO CookOff
Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Time: 3pm - 10pm
Location: Design Tasmania - Corner of Brisbane and, Tamar St, Launceston TAS 7250
Join us in Launceston!
Join us for an extraordinary night, as we transform Design Tasmania into a buzzing event space where local business leaders join Tasmanian culinary masters Matt Adams and Craig Will in the kitchen to cook, connect and create change.
This is a powerful leadership experience where CEOs swap strategy for service, teaming up with top chefs to prepare and serve a gourmet meal to special guests from charities OzHarvest supports.
Set in the heart of Launceston’s cultural precinct, Design Tasmania will become a stage for this immersive evening filled with sizzling pans, shared stories, community spirit and real impact. As the event hums with energy, music, and laughter, you’ll be part of something truly powerful - a movement that goes beyond charity, creating meaningful change through the simple but profound act of sharing a meal.
With demand for food relief higher than ever in Tasmania, there’s never been a more important time to support our cause. To join the event, participants pledge to raise crucial funds for OzHarvest to feed people in need. Every plate served is a reminder of what’s possible when community, compassion, and leadership come together.
So, roll up your sleeves, bring your heart to the table, and help create an unforgettable night for those who need it most. All funds raised will help feed people in need in the local community.
Our Impact to feed people in Tasmania
16
Leaders
cooking to create change
$28107
Raised
towards our $75,000 goal
56214
Meals
to feed people in need
Our Chefs
Matt Adams
Restaurant: Timbre
Matt Adams is the chef-owner of Timbre Kitchen in Legana, Tasmania, with over two decades of culinary experience. His food philosophy centres on seasonality, locality, and regenerative hospitality. Known for his refined yet approachable cuisine, Matt champions sustainability, community, and meaningful connections through food.
Craig Will
Restaurant: Stillwater
Craig Will is one of Tasmania’s most celebrated chefs, renowned for his elegant, produce-driven cuisine that showcases the island’s unique ingredients. As executive chef and co-owner of the award-winning Stillwater and Black Cow Bistro in Launceston, Craig has played a pivotal role in shaping Tasmania’s culinary identity and elevating it on the national stage.
Our Leaders
Cameron Adams
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer
Canva
$6,826
Todd Henderson
Co-founder and Director
Cumulus Studio
$5,002
Phaedra Deckart
CEO
Solstice Energy
$3,257
Alina Bain
CEO
Launceston Chamber of Commerce
$2,656
Sarah Kingston Clark
CEO
Tourism Tasmania
$2,118
George Bushby
Director
Bushby Creese
$2,007
David Cox
Head Of Tasmania Operations
Hawthorn Football Club
$1,708
Troy Wood
General Manager
Tastrucks
$1,226
Nick Steel
CEO
Tasmanian Forest Products Association
$733
Niel Mason
General Manager
Hotel Verge Launceston
$633
Kristen Desmond
CEO
West Tamar Council
$632
Louise Foster
CEO
NRM North
$451
Dale Bennett
Principal
Launceston Grammar
$385
Chris Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
Northern Tasmania Development Corporation
$369
Paul Lupo
Chief Executive Officer
St Lukes
$106
John Murray
Chairman
Perennial Value Management
Thank you to our sponsors
$5.02k
Cameron Adams
$1.52k
George Bushby
$1.02k
Shan Mehta
$1.02k
Solstice Energy
$1,000
Cumulus Studio
$1,000
Anstie Constructions (tas) P/l
$820
Haven Homes
Great work Todd 👏😁
$520
Nicholas Downie
$520
Lenna Of Hobart
Good luck Sarah - a very worthy cause
$520
Donna Bain
What a great effort - goodluck.
$520
Anonymous
Good stuff Todd!!
$520
A Pickering & R Blake
$520
Anonymous
$500
Chris's Body Builders
Good luck with the OzHarvest CEO CookOff! Awesome to see you cooking up a storm for such a great cause. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
$264
Mike Williams
Hopefully you cook up food as well as you cook up beats.
$264
Michael Levot
$264
Paul Graham
Well do a worthy cause Sarah
$264
Launceston Short Stays
Great initiative and a cause to get behind!
$264
David Cox
$264
Anthony Bonney
Great work Sarah.
$264
Tim Napier
$264
Tracey Bagger
You go gurrrl!
$264
Paul Adams
A worthy cause have a good time at ceo cook off.
$264
Anonymous
Great cause Nick Regards Vince
$250
Evie Bushby
Go dad
$250
Pete
a great cause!
$211
Pat Bain
Good luck!
$211
Tas Petroleum
What a great cause ! Good luck Kristen :)
$158
B T
Very interested to see the end result.
$158
Louise Foster
$137
Alex Cadman
🧑🍳 ❤️
$108
Greg - Iris Computing
$106
Mark Dabner
$106
The Welsh’s
Go Toddy!
$106
Jane Bennett
Hope he learns to cook something that we can have at home!
$106
Alli Anderson
Go Chris! Looking forward to photos of your creations…
$106
Anonymous
Well done Todd, good work!
$106
Kate & Clint Dean
Super impressed you’re up for this challenge! Go you!
$106
Angela Edwards
Good on you Todd!
$106
Glenda
$106
Todd Henderson
$106
Ana
Cook your chops off Dave! 😊
$106
Jen & David
May the fork be with you x
$106
Sonia And Chris
Excellent cause Chris!
$106
Tony Fleming
$106
Natalie Castle
What a great cause - good luck Alina :)
$106
Patricia Dillon
$106
Dominique Van Den Berg
A great cause!
$106
Lauren Jauncey
Well done Sarah. What a wonderful cause. Loz xxx
$106
Elizabeth Kingston
Good Luck Sarah
$106
Lloyd Clark
Best of luck Sarah
$106
Shoshana Wall
$106
Russell Godsall
A very worthy cause, great work Phaedra
$106
Troy Wood
$106
Paul Giddings
$106
Amity Mellers
$106
Damian Wickham
$106
Simone & Colin
Brilliant work Todd!
$106
Chris Griffin
$106
Steph B
$106
Anonymous
$106
Denise Ramsey
Junior Masterchef came from good stock: you’ve got this ! Alina you have such a big heart and are inspiring. Good onya!
$106
Guy Barnett
$106
Jacqui Maclaine
Cook up a storm Alina - you've got this! x
$106
Terry Edwards
Great initiative Nick, good luck
$106
Nicole Marquis
Best of luck Alina and well done!
$106
Lisa And Simon Ancher
Go Toddy! 🫶🏼
$106
Luke Moore
Cooking tip from my father: “Remember, it is very important to bang the pots and make a lot of noise, otherwise no one will notice you are cooking”
$106
Chris And Lizzie Henderson
So proud of you and all that you do. Well done Toddy
$106
Kristen Desmond
$106
Tim Wills
Hope it helps
$106
Tracey Jacobs
Chef Niel! Wishing you a great cook off.
$106
Evangelista Albertini
$106
Alison Mason
Tassie produce and a dash of magic to create change together.. good luck!
$100
Lily
This man can cook a mean scrambled egg
$100
Reubs
Good work mate !
$100
James Kingston
Cook up a storm babe! X👩🍳
$100
Annie Wells
Go, Claude’s mum !! X
$100
Paul Simshauser
good luck with the fundraising
$100
Brooke Selfe
$100
Nicks
$100
Mary & Trevor Barnes
Well Todd great cause
$100
Greg Holman
I hope it’s fun and delicious
$100
Hannah Kitto
$100
Ross Lamplugh
$63
Julie Sladden
Go get 'em Kristen!
$53
Dougal Mcconnell
Go for it Niel!
$53
Hans Van Pelt
$53
Matt Harrison
$53
Gabrielle Dicarlantonio
Good luck gorgeous
$53
Justine B
A great cause, Louise. Have fun
$53
Ella Cox
$53
Leanne Purchase
$53
Anonymous
$53
Natalie Mayes
Great work Chris!
$53
Ruth Mcguire
You've got this! Have fun!
$53
Olivia V
Good on you Neil!
$53
Brianna V
Move over Gordon Ramsay! Go Niel!
$53
Anonymous
$53
Despina
$53
Alex Heroys
Go for it you good thing. Love this.
$53
Kylie Perrett
Great work,Niel! So many people need this support right now.
$53
Lucy H
Love your work Sarah! Xxx
$53
David Bauche
$53
Natalie Hayes
Bravo Sarah!
$53
Jane Wardlaw
Great work David!! I always knew you were a legend.
$53
Marlene Cameron
$53
Joy Allen
$53
Tan
Cook ya butt off, Coxy. Do HFC proud 👏
$53
Dennis Van Puyvelde
$53
Carolyn Miller
$53
Rod Cuthbert
$53
Pip Dawson
Great work Dave
$53
Shane Bartel
Great initiative Phaedra!! Best of luck.
$53
Felicity Richards
Great work David!
$53
Anonymous
$53
Wendy Mcmillan
$53
Helen Vincent
$53
Anonymous
Hi Alina, good on you for participating, and for the fundraising; hope you enjoy the cook off! Our daughter is currently doing her dietetics placement with OzHarvest in Melbourne :)) All the best
$53
Tiana G
$53
Shona Arnold
Hi Nick. I hope this goes well.
$53
Daniel Pocock
Hope it’s a great night! I’m sure your cooking will be top notch 😄
$53
Joe Pickett
$53
Pippa Pierce
$53
Jackie Moyes
Rice pudding on the menu? 😀
$53
Alanna Day
Good on you. Great cause
$53
Monica Heneghan
This is such a fantastic thing you are doing Alina. I hope you have lots of fun (believe it or not, cooking can be fun)
$53
Stephen Brady
Great work Alina! Have fun and cook up a storm!
$53
Leicester's
Great cause, Good luck and have fun
$53
Mandy Divola
Razzle dazzle them
$53
Jo Palmer
You are amazing KD xx
$53
Anonymous
$53
Jack & Eddie Chalmers
$53
Anonymous
Well done Nick and GOOD LUCK!!! Christie
$50
Karina Stojansek
$50
David & Nic Lewis
Great cause - well done!
$50
Bud Hopkins
Love your work Cameron!
$50
Olivia Johnson
$50
Jerome & Jackie Muir Wilson
Lucky for those that get to eat your tasty creation
$50
Daniela Cavalletti
Good luck, and well done, Alina!
$32
Toni M
$32
Lucia Wellington
$32
Fiona Kerslake
$30
Keen
$26
Marina Lyne
Wondering if we get to sample any of the delights you cook!
$26
Kylie Harvey
$26
Christian Schweitzer
All the best in supporting this worthy initiative.
$25
Jenn Heggarty
Way to go Todd, see you in the kitchen!
$25
Anonymous
Make an opera cake !!!
$25
El Dubya
$25
Sumeena Keshow
$22
Charlie
$21
Anonymous
$21
Jacqui
Great cause, so happy to support.
$21
Julie
Well done Alina,Wishing you every success. Thankyou for raing funds and awareness
$21
Veronica Maraldo
$21
Favourite Daughter
Proud of you xo
$21
Dani Ewington
$20
Dmitry
$20
Anonymous
$16
Brad Mcbride
Good Stuff Troy 👍
$11
Noah Wallis
$11
Tyler Harding
$11
