Event details
Event: Sydney CEO CookOff
Date: Wednesday 29 October
Time: 3pm - 10pm
Location: Warehouse G3/G4, 46-62 Maddox St, Alexandria NSW 2015
Join is at our HQ in Sydney!
Join us for an extraordinary night, as we transform our vibrant HQ into a purpose-led event with an all-star chef line up including: Matt Moran, Peter Gilmore, Corey Costelloe, Christine Manfield and ‘Big’ Sam Young!
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 OzHarvest HQ 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
20
Leaders
cooking to create change
$25834
Raised
towards our $200,000 goal
51669
Meals
to feed people in need
Our Chefs
Peter Gilmore
Restaurant: Quay - Bennelong
Peter Gilmore is the Executive Chef at two of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic restaurants, Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House and Quay restaurant across the harbour in The Rocks. Peter was born and bred in Sydney.
Christine Manfield
Christine Manfield is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs – a curious cook and a perfectionist inspired by the culinary melting pot of global flavours.
Corey Costelloe
Restaurant: 20 Chapel
His cooking career in earnest began at the age of 18 as an apprentice chef at Sheraton on the Park in Sydney. After stints at Hayman Island and Rockpool as Head Chef, Corey now runs 20 Chapel in Marrickville.
"Big" Sam Young
Restaurant: Young's Palace
As a celebrated Chef, die hard foodie, and natural born entertainer, BSY turns crowd favourites into unforgettable, show stopping feasts. Think lobsters topped with truffle, caviar by the spoonful and charcoal grilled Wagyu that melts in your mouth.
Matt Moran
Restaurant: Aria
With a career spanning over 40 years in the Australian food industry, Matt Moran has a plethora of awards to his name, TV shows, best-selling cookbooks and ownership of some of Australia’s most celebrated dining establishments
Our Leaders
DEB CORBETT
CEO ASIA PACIFIC
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP
$5,284
Mike Frizell
CEO
Pet Circle
$5,020
Dr Mary Moss
Owner
Castle Cove Family Dental
$5,000
Lawrence Goldstone
Chairman
OzHarvest
$2,701
Lou Oppenheim
Executive Director
Sydney Dance Company
$2,556
David Lomas
Principal
Bridge Road School
$2,553
Charli Walters
CEO
Koh
$1,361
Glen Trestrail
General Manager, Services & Support
Canon Australia
$686
Stephanie Wang
General Manager, Solutions
CANON AUSTRALIA
$317
Murray Jess
GM Sales & Marketing
Canon Business Services
$106
Matt Tripolone
Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific
IHG Hotels & Resorts
$100
Mark Ashbridge
CEO
VA Media
$53
Kerry Johnston
Owner Director
Jaycar
$50
Luke Hepworth
Owner
Hepworths
$50
Aaron Berthelot
Senior GM, Consumer Sales
Canon Australia
Kris Ashpole
CEO
Goodman Foundation
Andrew Howard
Executive Director, Strategy & Innovation
Insignia Financial
Gary Crawford
CEO
JOVAL WINES
Sharyn Smith
CEO
Sharyn Smith
Mel Gholami
CEO
Planix Projects
Thank you to our sponsors
$5.02k
Mike Frizell
$5.02k
Ponant Explorations Group
$5k
Dr Mary Moss
$1.5k
Bridge Road School
$1.02k
Lawrence Goldstone
$1,000
David Lomas
$520
Sandra Mccullagh
$520
Lou Oppenheim
$520
Wilhelmina Goldstone
Amazing, love this!!! xx
$520
Lisa Molloy
Cook up a storm GF I know you have it in you …
$264
Elysee Collective
We love you Debs :) x
$264
Emma-jane Newton
Sounds exciting - all the best Lou
$264
Aden Hepburn
Pumped to see you do this Lawrence! And looking forward to joining you in the cookoff!
$264
Steve Billingham
Great cause, well done Lawrence!
$264
Inspire Speakers
$264
Charli Walters
$264
Alexa Haslingden
$264
Mclardy Mcshane Sydney
Hi Charli, small donation from all the team at McLardy McShane Sydney!
$264
Glen Trestrail
$250
Andrew Hagger
Good on you Lou!
$211
Ben Luke
Great work Glen.
$158
Milo Wilkinson
Love this!
$106
Alison Garland
Go Steph!
$106
Leandro Sartore
I just wanted to congratulate everyone involved in this amazing cause. It’s such a great effort to help people in need
$106
Sean Tudor
$106
Maureen Connolly
What a wonderful and impactful cause. Looking forward to hearing about your culinary creation.
$106
Kenneth Roberts
$106
Simon
Such a wonderful cause, I'm sure you will meet your goal and satisfy a few hungry tummies in the process.
$106
Iohna Mercer
Chukkas Lou! What a wonderful thing to do xxx
$106
Bianca Spender
go lou!!
$106
Nick Hays
Legend!!!!
$106
Paige Winkelmann
Such a great challenge for such a great cause! Do the old KJ team proud Charli!
$106
Anna Mackay
Amazing Lou! Good luck!
$106
Richard Cooney
Great effort for a great cause🙏
$100
Johanna Hall
$53
Mario Palermo
$53
Mario Palermo
$53
Shilpa A
Go Steph! Cheering for you
$53
Leanda Gibson
Great cause - go Murray! :)
$53
Nancye Purser
$53
Lucie
Go dad!!! So proud!!
$53
Steven Baillie
Onya Lou!
$53
Suman Joshi
$53
Siobhan Spark
CEO now stands for Chef Executive Officer 👩🍳 Good luck Charli!
$53
Jen Muldoon
Go Lou. You are awesome. Love Jen
$53
Alannah Trestrail
$53
Porsha Cooper
I feel there is a Jamie Oliver within you Glen - go well!
$53
Guy Harding
Nice one Lou!! 🙏🙏🙏
$50
Luke Hepworth
Welcome on board Kez
$50
Luke Hepworth
$50
