Melbourne CookOff

CEO CookOff 2025

Event details

Event: Melbourne CEO CookOff

Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Time: 3pm - 10pm

Location: 3/49 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Join us in Melbourne!

Join us for an extraordinary night, as our Port Melbourne warehouse transforms into a buzzing event space where business leaders join culinary master Alejandro Saravia from Farmers Daughters Restaurant and long-time OzHarvest supporter Jacqui Challinor, in our kitchen to cook, connect and create change.

This unique fundraising event is where aprons replace suits as the city’s most influential leaders cook up a storm with Australia’s top chefs to create a delicious dinner which is then served and shared with special guests from the charities that receive OzHarvest food.

This immersive evening will be filled with sizzling pans, shared stories, community spirit and real impact. As the warehouse 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 Victoria, 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 Victoria

9

Leaders

cooking to create change

$2751

Raised

towards our $75,000 goal

5502

Meals

to feed people in need

Our Chefs

Alejandro Saravia

Alejandro Saravia

Restaurant: Farmers Daughters

Chef Alejandro Saravia is widely credited with introducing Peruvian cuisine to Australia’s food culture. His passion for authentic food made with love, is combined with his wealth of experience gained through cooking in world-class kitchens across three continents.

Jacqui Challinor

Jacqui Challinor

Group Development Chef at Trader House and one of Australia’s leading female chefs, Jacqui Challinor is celebrated for her big, bold Mediterranean-inspired flavours and her unwavering commitment to generosity and locally sourced produce. Renowned for creating vibrant, abundant dishes that celebrate the seasons, Jacqui’s cooking reflects her passion for honest, produce-driven cuisine. A dedicated supporter of numerous charitable causes, she thrives when cooking with purpose—bringing people together through food.

Thank you to our sponsors

$520

Anonymous

$520

Adrian & Narelle Cosenza

$264

Deborah Dickson

Well done Paris!

$106

Nick

Good on you Erkin!

$106

Linda Courtney

$106

Paris Young

$106

Kate Wheller

$106

Leanne P

Looking forward to seeing what you cook, Kate! Share your recipe :-)

$106

Belinda Adams

$100

Aby K

This is awesome Kate! Great to see you're making such an impact :)

$100

Ali Alhamdani

This is amazing Kate! I want to see the trophy!!!

$53

Anonymous

$53

Jinny Mcgrath

Good on you Kate

$53

Tabatha Carlisle

Good luck, Kate. What a great cause!

$53

Lini Manoharan

$53

Mike B

$53

Quang Cao

Well done, Kate!

$53

Felix Tran

$53

Anu Soori

Good luck on the cook off Paris!

$53

Shane

Good luck Nick!

$50

Brianna Mcshane

Go Kate! 🙌 this is awesome 👏

$26

Chiffeni Phillips

Go P!

$26

Susan

Great job Kate

$21

Quinn Z

$16

Lizzy Minty

❤️

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