Melbourne CookOff

CEO CookOff 2025

Our Impact to feed people in Victoria

7

Leaders

cooking to create change

$6

Raised

towards our $75,000 goal

12

Meals

to feed people in need

Event details

Event: Melbourne CEO CookOff

Date: 7 October 2025

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

Join the Melbourne CookOff

Join us at OzHarvest Melbourne HQ, where for one extraordinary night, our Port Melbourne warehouse transforms into a buzzing, purpose-driven kitchen like no other. 

This isn’t your typical gala or charity dinner — it’s the OzHarvest CEO CookOff™, where aprons replace suits and the city’s most influential leaders stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Australia’s top chefs to plate up hope, dignity, and delicious food for those doing it tough.

Guided by the culinary brilliance of some of Australia's leading chefs, this immersive evening will be filled with sizzling pans, shared stories, 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.

Participants will raise vital funds to support OzHarvest’s mission to Nourish Our Country — helping to feed Australians in need and reduce food waste. 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 turn an ordinary warehouse into Melbourne’s most impactful kitchen for one unforgettable night.

Let’s cook with purpose, lead with empathy, and make a difference — one dish at a time.

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.

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