delicious. Editor-in-Chief Krysia Bonkowski and awards emcee Matt Preston admire the handiwork of chef Fernando Sanchez.
Menu checks
Behind the scenes at the 2023 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards
There were tears, there was laughter, there were smiles for miles and there was so much pride. The 2023 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards ceremony was a truly joyful event, as the who’s who of Australian food gathered to celebrate the finest producers in the land. Held on Thursday, August 24 at Rekōdo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar in Sydney’s Barangaroo, the event marks the 18th year of this most prestigious of awards programs. Chefs, food-lovers, industry icons and members of the extended delicious. family gathered to honour those quiet achievers of the country’s food scene – our producers. These are the growers, makers, fishers and farmers who are responsible for the world-class ingredients that appear on the menus of Australia’s finest dining establishments. Here, we share some highlights from an evening that was truly delicious, in every way. Special thanks go to the amazing sponsors that helped to bring this event to life, including Harvey Norman, QT Hotels & Resorts and Carriageworks Farmers Market. Photography by Seal Media.
On the pass
The From the Paddock station featured meaty treats made using produce from Redleaf Farm, Torello Farm and Paroo Premium Kangaroo.
Dish up
Chefs Tara Chua and Scott Kim’s Torello Farm beef hot dogs with katsuobushi.
In the kitchen
Chef Scott Kim of Chophouse prepares National Finalist Redleaf Farm’s suckling pig.
Snacks are served
Chefs Steve Jacomos and Fernando Sanchez served up Two Gulfs Crab on crumpets with miso cream.
On the grill
Taylor Cullen of Chiswick manned the From the Earth station, which featured a showcase of vegetables from The Falls Farm with marinades and glazes using Indigiearth ingredients.
Sweet spot
Guests enjoyed Japanese-inspired sweets using Burraduc Buffalo Dairy and Tuerong Farm ancient grains, created by Aria’s Thomas Gorringe.
Party people
Outstanding Native Producer award winner Sharon Winsor with delicious. contributor and Produce Awards Governing Board member Mike Bennie.
Celebrating the best
Maggie Beer was awarded the top prize for Outstanding Contribution to Australian Food.
Take the stage
Event emcee Matt Preston with the ever-radiant Maggie Beer and delicious. Editor-in-Chief Krysia Bonkowski.
In conversation
In conversation with delicious. Editorial Director Kerrie McCallum and chef and restaurateur Matt Moran.
The chefs
Matt Moran with chefs Scott Kim, Tara Chua, Taylor Cullen, Thomas Gorringe, Fernando Sanchez, Steve Jacomos and Laura Baratto.
National judges
Fellow chefs and Produce Awards National Judges Andrew McConnell and Josh Niland.
Say cheese
delicious. contributors (and cheese connoisseurs) Ellie and Sam Studd.
Friends of delicious.
delicious. contributor and chef Khanh Ong.
