Be the star of our cooking demonstrations
Do you have a signature recipe or a special dish that you're incredibly proud of? Here's your chance to share it with the world!
Applications to perform at the 2025 National Multicultural Festival closed on Monday 12 August 2024. We are unable to accept any further applications as the team is busy assessing the completed applications. Please join the waitlist if you would like to be contacted if any timeslots/space becomes available for the 2025 festival.
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What you need to know
Here are the key details.
- Location: Cooking demonstrations will take place on a covered outdoor stage.
- Equipment: The festival will provide a simple outdoor kitchen setup, and we'll share a list of the equipment provided to successful chefs. If your recipe requires unique or unusual equipment, you may be asked to bring it along.
- Audience interaction: Demonstrations will occur in front of an engaged audience. We're particularly interested in chefs and cooks who have experience with demonstrating or teaching, or those who are confident public speakers.
- Dive into the dish: We encourage our chefs to share the history and significance of their dish during the demonstration.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and share your love for food with the festival attendees. Join us on the cooking stage and let your passion shine!