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
28
Leaders
cooking to create change
$46080
Raised
towards our $200,000 goal
92161
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
Gary Crawford
CEO
JOVAL WINES
$6,248
Lawrence Goldstone
Chairman
OzHarvest
$5,666
Dr Mary Moss
Owner
Castle Cove Family Dental
$5,496
DEB CORBETT
CEO ASIA PACIFIC
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP
$5,284
Mike Frizell
CEO
Pet Circle
$5,020
Lou Oppenheim
Executive Director
Sydney Dance Company
$2,767
David Lomas
Principal
Bridge Road School
$2,763
Mark Ashbridge
CEO
VA Media
$1,910
Adam Assassa
CEO
Two Providores
$1,668
Glen Trestrail
General Manager, Services & Support
Canon Australia
$1,613
Charli Walters
CEO
Koh
$1,572
Ben Thompson
CEO & Co-founder
Employment Hero
$1,231
Phillip Wolffe
Founder, Managing Director
Kinex Health
$1,152
Aaron Berthelot
Senior GM, Consumer Sales
Canon Australia
$1,103
Antoine Huray
WINE DIRECTOR
NAKED WINES AUSTRALIA
$437
Stephanie Wang
General Manager, Solutions
CANON AUSTRALIA
$419
Emily McLeod
Co-Founder & Director
WOW Recruitment
$369
Luke Hepworth
Owner
Hepworths
$314
Murray Jess
GM Sales & Marketing
Canon Business Services
$156
Paul Connell
Managing Director
Naked Wines
$106
Matt Tripolone
Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific
IHG Hotels & Resorts
$100
Mel Gholami
CEO
Planix Projects
$100
Elena Schueler
Merchandising
NAKED WINES TEAM
$63
Katrina Dassakis
Owner
Let food be thy medicine
$53
Kerry Johnston
Owner Director
Jaycar
$50
Kris Ashpole
CEO
Goodman Foundation
Andrew Howard
Executive Director, Strategy & Innovation
Insignia Financial
Sharyn Smith
CEO
Sharyn Smith
Thank you to our sponsors
$5.02k
Mike Frizell
$5.02k
Ponant Explorations Group
$5k
Joval Wine Group
$5k
Dr Mary Moss
$1.52k
Va Media
$1.5k
Bridge Road School
$1.02k
Two Providores
$1.02k
Ben Thompson
$1.02k
Kinex Health
$1.02k
Lawrence Goldstone
$1,000
David Lomas
$1,000
Alex Piccinini
$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 …
$520
Rieslingfreak
Love ya work Gary and Team Joval
$500
Agi Luczak
$317
Totem Production And Design
Good luck. Save me a taste
$300
Antoine Huray
$264
Elysee Collective
We love you Debs :) x
$264
Emma-jane Newton
Sounds exciting - all the best Lou
$264
Belinda Zhu
$264
Ben Bars
Nice work legend x
$264
Aden Hepburn
Pumped to see you do this Lawrence! And looking forward to joining you in the cookoff!
$264
Justin Homer
Good work mate!
$264
Dolce Vita Salumeria
An Amazing Way To Give Back
$264
Gus Balbontin
Yew!!!
$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
Robert Hazan
$264
Cecilia Hill
Can’t wait to hear what you are cooking!
$264
Glen Trestrail
$250
Ray Trestrail
$250
Andrew Hagger
Good on you Lou!
$211
Ben Luke
Great work Glen.
$211
Sumathi Murthy
Have fun LG! What an awesome cause to support!
$200
Jrp Services
$180
Castle Cove Family Dental Community
$158
Milo Wilkinson
Love this!
$158
Craig
$106
James Goth
$106
Alison Garland
Go Steph!
$106
Esther Mitchell
$106
Eydie Mcleod
$106
Anonymous
$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
Ian Hemphill
Congratulations on supporting OzHarvest!
$106
Linda Stott
$106
Inbal Luft
Good on you Mary
$106
Phil Trestrail
A great cause. Good luck Glen!
$106
Tobi Skovron
Lets Go LG!!!
$106
Monica Dolso
Yes Lawrence! Cook it up! And well done on your continued passion to give back...
$106
Tim Harris
Well done Ash
$106
Careme Pastry
$106
Mark Neeham
Good luck Lawrence
$106
Paul Connell
$106
Benita Leis
$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
Anne Joly
Go hubby!!
$106
Nick Hays
Legend!!!!
$106
Paige Winkelmann
Such a great challenge for such a great cause! Do the old KJ team proud Charli!
$106
Tim Menting
Do us proud Gary!!
$106
Anna Mackay
Amazing Lou! Good luck!
$106
Richard Cooney
Great effort for a great cause🙏
$106
Eight At The Gate Wines
Fabulous work! Best of luck, sounds slightly terrifying but fun for a great cause.
$106
Head Wines
Gary we love your work mate! Big hugs from The Heads
$106
Swinging Bridge Wines
$106
Naga Saritha Chalasani
Pleased to sponsor you Glen in this CookOff for a great cause 😊
$105
Patients Of Castle Cove Family Dental
From patients of Castle Cove Family Dental
$100
Pierre Legros
Good stuff mate! Can't wait to taste your cuisine next time we're in Sydney :-)
$100
Dominic Moore
Great work Lawrence.
$100
Daniel Jarosch
$100
Johanna Hall
$100
Stacey Carsburg
$100
Tamara Vaughan
$53
Suchitra Chittineni
$53
Kiran Potham Shetty Yegna
All the Best and Good Luck
$53
Jaap Sonnemans
Great cause!
$53
Mario Palermo
$53
Mario Palermo
$53
Shilpa A
Go Steph! Cheering for you
$53
Anonymous
$53
Leanda Gibson
Great cause - go Murray! :)
$53
Chantelle Banbury
Good luck Aaron
$53
Jason Bagg
Wonderful initiative
$53
Jamie Hevia
Go Em!!!
$53
Annette Oppenheim
Happy cooking Lou
$53
Anna Brakey
$53
Jane Millett
$53
Nelson Fagundes
$53
Louise Anderson
This is such a fantastic idea! Love the difference you're making xx
$53
Richard Sparks
$53
Terry Moss
$53
Wendy
I’ve eaten your cooking plenty of times so I know you’re the one to beat 😉
$53
Foody Rog
$53
Rebecca
Nice work, Elena! Hope the cook-off goes well 😊
$53
Fiona Keating
$53
James Keene
$53
Vahid Hashemi
$53
Nerida Henderson
Go the Yum-ployment Heroes
$53
Sean Hegyi
$53
Nancye Purser
$53
Gabs Dracopoulos
$53
Bianca Solomons
$53
Catherine Ashbridge
Great cause!
$53
Jessica Chai
Go L! 😃
$53
Lucie
Go dad!!! So proud!!
$53
Desiree B
$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
Natalia Feiner
$53
Sam And Kelsey Whistler Wines
Great work mate! All the best with it :)
$53
Patricia Maguire
A wonderful thing to do for a great cause Phil. You have my support all the way. Wishing you the best of luck. Trish. ☘️
$53
Alannah Trestrail
$53
Porsha Cooper
I feel there is a Jamie Oliver within you Glen - go well!
$53
Steph Pelle
$53
Guy Harding
Nice one Lou!! 🙏🙏🙏
$50
Kylie Church
Go Team Canon! Great work for a great cause!
$50
Kylie Church
$50
Kylie Church
Go Muzz! Great work for a great cause!
$50
Kylie Church
Go Steph! Great work for a great cause :-)
$50
Luke Hepworth
Welcome on board Kez
$50
Luke Hepworth
$50
Freeda Jreige
Legend!
$50
Vishal Naidu
All the best and cook off some delicious meals.
$50
Jayden Beatty
$50
Anonymous
$50
Connect Apac - James Gikas
$50
Joanne Beatty
$32
Renny Finch
Good luck David hope this helps!
$32
Katie Doobs
$32
El Mccarthy
Best wishes
$26
Anonymous
$26
Sophie Bretag
Amazing organisation! Look forward to seeing you cook Phil!
$22
Manu Bonjour
Bravo for your involvement Antoine, and well done to the OzHarvest team.
$21
Jane K
Well done, Ash!
$21
Caroline
Great work!
$20
Anonymous
$16
Sandro Mancy
Great cause Antoine!
$11
Meg Kerry
Good on you Ellie and team!
$11
Anonymous
$10
