Newcastle CookOff

Born in Murcia in the south of Spain, Miguel Maestre's love of food was set from a young age — and it's taken him from kitchens around the world to making Sydney his home. He's cooked alongside some of Australia's best, including Serge Dansereau at Bather's Pavilion and Tony Bilson, and was inspired by Ferran Adrià at El Bulli before opening his own Spanish restaurant, El Toro Loco, on the Manly waterfront.

These days Miguel is best known as a co-host of Network 10's The Living Room, alongside credits including Boys Weekend, Miguel's Tropical Kitchens, Ready Steady Cook Australia and a memorable stint as King of the Jungle on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. He's also the author of three bestselling cookbooks and founder of Maestre Enterprises, his own range of Spanish produce.

Miguel is a longtime supporter of OzHarvest and brings his infectious energy for food and life to CEO CookOff — turning rescued ingredients into something worth celebrating.

Dublin-born chef and restaurateur, Colin Fassnidge first appeared as a guest judge on My Kitchen Rules in 2012 and has since become a full-time judge in both Australia and New Zealand. Known for his cheeky and outspoken demeanour, Colin's culinary journey began in Dublin and has taken him around the world.

Sharon Winsor is a proud Ngemba Weilwan woman and the founder of Indigiearth, a 100?original-owned business celebrating native Australian foods and culture. A respected entrepreneur and cultural advocate, Sharon is passionate about creating economic opportunities for First Nations communities and sharing the rich traditions and stories of Aboriginal culture with the world.