Join the Sydney CookOff to feed people in need!

Event details

Event: Sydney CEO CookOff

Date: Monday, 20 October 2025

Time: 3pm - 10pm

Location: Three Blue Ducks - 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery, NSW, 2018

Join us in Sydney!

Join us for an extraordinary night, as we transform the dynamic Three Blue Ducks, Rosebery into a purpose-led event with an all-star chef line up including: Darren Robertson, Neil Perry, Miguel Maestre, Justine Schofield, Karima Hazim and Colin Fassnidge as MC for the night!

Business leaders will join these culinary champions in the kitchen to cook, connect and create change. This is a powerful leadership experience where CEOs swap strategy for service, to prepare and serve a gourmet dinner to special guests from charities OzHarvest supports.

This immersive evening will be filled with sizzling pans, shared stories, community spirit and real impact. As the Three Blue Ducks 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 NSW, 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 New South Wales

34 Leaders

cooking to create change

$33020

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towards our $250,000 goal

66040

Meals

to feed people in need

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Our Chefs

Darren Robertson

Restaurant: Three Blue Ducks

Darren trained in the UK under acclaimed Chef Mark Raffan at the Michelin-starred Gravetye Manor. Moving to Australia in 2001, his skills were further honed working at Tetsuya’s. In 2011, Darren founded The Table Sessions – a guerilla-style dining experience, which was awarded Best Event by Australian Gourmet Pages.

Justine Schofield

As one of the most popular contestants to come out of Series one of ‘MasterChef’ in 2009, over a decade on, Justine has built a career out of everything she loves and has well and truly established herself as a familiar and well-respected face of the Australian food and media industry.

Karima Hazim

Restaurant: Sunday Kitchen

Founded by mother and daughter duo, Sivine Tabbouch and Karima Hazim, Sunday Kitchen speaks to the heart of Lebanese food and culture, while providing an inclusive and unforgettable cooking experience each week. Combining the essence of family, community and shared feasts, each session brings to life a love of storytelling and enduring tradition.

Neil Perry

Restaurant: Margaret

Neil Perry AM has become one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs and is a restaurant industry veteran. He has founded several famed Australian institutions renowned for their fresh produce and excellent service and hospitality.

Miguel Maestre

Miguel Maestre is one talented Spaniard who has made Sydney his home. Miguel’s passion for food and life is infectious, and he has developed a talent for incorporating Spanish ingredients and cooking styles into his Australian menus.

Colin Fassnidge (MC)

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.

Our Hosts

Ronni Kahn

Founder/Visionary In Residence

OzHarvest

Raised nationally:

$927

James Goth

CEO

OzHarvest

Raised nationally:

$9,211

Our Leaders

1st

Melinda Petrunoff

ANZ Managing Director

Raised so far:

$5,885

2nd

Richard Kirkman

CEO & Managing Director

Veolia

Raised so far:

$5,148

3rd

Matthew Stanton

CEO

Nine

Raised so far:

$5,020

Paul Augé

Senior Vice President Asia Pacific

bp Australia

Raised so far:

$5,000

Shaun McLagan

General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan

Docusign International

Raised so far:

$3,449

Lucy D'Arville

Partner

Bain and Company

Raised so far:

$1,540

Julian Fenwick

CEO

GRC Solutions Pty Ltd

Raised so far:

$1,207

David Murphy

Co-Creator, VP Global Quality

Lyre's Non Alcoholic

Raised so far:

$836

Kaylie Smith

Managing Director - Asia Pacific

Time Out

Raised so far:

$812

Kristy Lake

COO

Novated Lease Australia

Raised so far:

$675

Olivier CHRETIEN

Group CEO

Bolton Clarke

Raised so far:

$626

Stuart FitzRoy

Managing Director, APAC

Rokt

Raised so far:

$626

Pino Migliorino

Owner and Managing Director

Cultural Persectives

Raised so far:

$622

Alison Deitz

Australia Country Head

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Raised so far:

$528

Andrew Baxter

Founder & Senior Advisor

24HR Business Plan

Raised so far:

$520

Manon Cabes

Head of NSW Chapter

French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Raised so far:

$211

Michelle Japp

CFO

Menulog

Raised so far:

$106

Nicole Sultana

PMO Lead - Strategy and transformation

Currently freelance

Raised so far:

$106

Paula Kloots

Director

Grounded Wholefoods

Raised so far:

$53

Con Theocharides

Managing Director

C&C CHICKEN PTY LTD

Sandra Martinez

CEO

Nestlé Oceania

Max Eburne

co-CEO

JCDecaux Australia & New Zealand

Gary Smith

CEO

BioPak

Will Barton

CEO

Gundagai Lamb

Stephan Wuffli

CEO

Wilson Parking

Cliff Obrecht

COO

Canva

Jade Dixon

Managing Partner, Sydney

PwC Australia

Claire Thomas

CEO

Empact Group

Sue Horlin

Managing Partner, Assurance

PwC Australia

Simon Lowden

Chief Group Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability Officer

Woolworths Group

Jean Charles Bouchardon

Sous chef