Electrolux Appetite for Excellence has announced the finalists for 2014 in the fields of young chefs, waiters and restaurateurs. The finalists were selected by a panel of hospitality industry leaders with David Thompson, Peter Gilmore, Mark Best, Christine Manfield and Luke Mangan.
Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Young Waiter Lunch
Electrolux Australian Young Waiter National Finalists
Shanteh Wong, Quay, New South Wales
Brooke Adey, Chianti Classico, South Australia
Alice Chugg, Ethos Eat Drink, Tasmania
Gerald Ryan, Brae, Victoria
Jasmine Wakely, The Commoner, Victoria
Lauren Spyrou, Bistro Guillaume, Victoria
Charcuterie Plate
Electrolux Australian Young Chef National Finalists
Dale Sutton, momofuku seiobo, New South Wales
Hanz Gueco, Cafe Paci, New South Wales
Simon Tarlington, Quay, New South Wales
Adrian Walker, Magill Estate, South Australia
George Tomlin, The Town Mouse, Victoria
Jake Kellie, The Commoner, Victoria
Emma Barnes, Clarke’s of North Beach, Western Australia
Snapper, Grilled Prawns with Thai Salad and Spicy Broth
Electrolux Australian Young Restaurateur National Finalists
Anna Pavoni, Ormeggio at The Spit, New South Wales
Chris Thornton, Restaurant Mason, New South Wales
Troy Rhoades-Brown, Muse, New South Wales
Matthew Dempsey, Gladioli, Victoria
Rocket, Blue Cheese, Par and Walnut
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Melbourne on August 11, 2014. See the list of winners here.