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
14
Leaders
cooking to create change
$19355
Raised
towards our $75,000 goal
38711
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
$6,723
Todd Henderson
Co-founder and Director
Cumulus Studio
$4,743
Phaedra Deckart
CEO
Solstice Energy
$2,162
Alina Bain
CEO
Launceston Chamber of Commerce
$2,058
David Cox
Head Of Tasmania Operations
Hawthorn Football Club
$1,655
Nick Steel
CEO
Tasmanian Forest Products Association
$733
Niel Mason
General Manager
Hotel Verge Launceston
$528
Dale Bennett
Principal
Launceston Grammar
$279
Louise Foster
CEO
NRM North
$158
Paul Lupo
Chief Executive Officer
St Lukes
$106
Chris Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
Northern Tasmania Development Corporation
$106
Kristen Desmond
CEO
West Tamar Council
$106
John Murray
Chairman
Perennial Value Management
George & Joscelyn Bushby
Director
Bushby Creese
Thank you to our sponsors
$5.02k
Cameron Adams
$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
Donna Bain
What a great effort - goodluck.
$520
Anonymous
Good stuff Todd!!
$520
Anonymous
$264
Mike Williams
Hopefully you cook up food as well as you cook up beats.
$264
Michael Levot
$264
Launceston Short Stays
Great initiative and a cause to get behind!
$264
David Cox
$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
Pete
a great cause!
$158
Louise Foster
$106
The Welsh’s
Go Toddy!
$106
Jane Bennett
Hope he learns to cook something that we can have at home!
$106
Anonymous
Well done Todd, good work!
$106
Angela Edwards
Good on you Todd!
$106
Todd Henderson
$106
Ana
Cook your chops off Dave! 😊
$106
Jen & David
May the fork be with you x
$106
Tony Fleming
$106
Shoshana Wall
$106
Simone & Colin
Brilliant work Todd!
$106
Chris Griffin
$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
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
Brooke Selfe
$100
Nicks
$100
Mary & Trevor Barnes
Well Todd great cause
$100
Greg Holman
I hope it’s fun and delicious
$100
Ross Lamplugh
$53
Dougal Mcconnell
Go for it Niel!
$53
Hans Van Pelt
$53
Matt Harrison
$53
Gabrielle Dicarlantonio
Good luck gorgeous
$53
Ella Cox
$53
Anonymous
$53
Olivia V
Good on you Neil!
$53
Brianna V
Move over Gordon Ramsay! Go Niel!
$53
Anonymous
$53
Kylie Perrett
Great work,Niel! So many people need this support right now.
$53
David Bauche
$53
Jane Wardlaw
Great work David!! I always knew you were a legend.
$53
Marlene Cameron
$53
Tan
Cook ya butt off, Coxy. Do HFC proud 👏
$53
Pip Dawson
Great work Dave
$53
Shane Bartel
Great initiative Phaedra!! Best of luck.
$53
Wendy Mcmillan
$53
Helen Vincent
$53
Shona Arnold
Hi Nick. I hope this goes well.
$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
Mandy Divola
Razzle dazzle them
$53
Anonymous
Well done Nick and GOOD LUCK!!! Christie
$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
Fiona Kerslake
$26
Marina Lyne
Wondering if we get to sample any of the delights you cook!
$25
Anonymous
Make an opera cake !!!
$25
Sumeena Keshow
$21
Anonymous
$21
Jacqui
Great cause, so happy to support.
$11
Noah Wallis
$11
