Newsletter March 2011

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to the March issue of FSA news. Together with our partners, exhibitors and sponsors the momentum is building in to what will be this year’s most anticipated trade food event!  We are looking forward to bringing you regular updates on FSA 2011 as well as some of the exciting activities that you can expect to see and experience at FSA2011.  

Nominations are now open from qualified chefs – to win $10,000 in the only National Australian Competition that pits Chef against Chef against the clock in a one hour test of creativity under pressure.

The competition will be judged by some of Melbourne’s leading culinary experts including Mark Agius - Deputy Manager- Culinary and Food Processing, Angliss Institute; Brad French - Executive Sous Chef Premium Restaurants, Crown Melbourne Limited; Marcus Moore - renowned chef Director, Rowland Projects; Mark Normoyle - Executive Chef, RACV Club; Scott Pickett - Executive Chef, The Point Albert Park; Martin Probst - Hospitality Educator, Executive Chef & Author; Tony Rogalsky - renowned chef, educator and restaurateurand Black Hat Chef, Bernd Uber.

Chief Judge and Black Hat Chef, George Hill said: “The FSAA ‘Chef of the Year’ is earned because luck does not play any part in the competition. It is an absolute clear-cut exercise that any professional chef can achieve with thought, planning, creativity and skill. Past competitions have shown that 99% of entries can achieve a very high proficient standard and it’s only the simple and fractional difference in excellence that points to the winner.”

Defending his 2010 title will be Soren Lascelles from Sydney two hatter Assiette.

To nominate now click here.

To assist the flood and cyclone affected areas in Queensland, commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Luus Industries of Melbourne have provided their Queensland distributors with special discounted pricing across their entire product range.

It is intended that this initiative may assist families, businesses and local communities begin rebuilding their lives and increase productivity in the most affected areas.

Ao Luu, Marketing Director comments: “All staff at Luus Industries were deeply saddened by the events that rocked Queensland earlier this year. We had no hesitation in reaching out to our northern friends and so far the uptake in this offer has been fantastic! We’re just glad that we’re able to do our part and help get business up and trading again.”

The floods have devastated the livelihood of many across the state, and Luus Industries is prepared to support the local people and dealer network in Queensland by offering this financial assistance in those communities.

This initiative began on the 1^st of February and will end on the 30^th of March 2011. 

Tiger Coffee doesn’t just offer an extensive range of the latest European coffee making equipment and technology – it provides foodservice operators with a choice of coffee equipment leasing and purchasing options unparalleled in the Australian market.

“Tiger Coffee is different from most other coffee equipment suppliers, because our offering is all about maximising choice for the operator,” says Managing Director, Ashley Meddings. “We offer top quality equipment to suit differing operator and business needs, along with a choice of package options. Operators can choose a total coffee, equipment, maintenance and consumables package, or any combination that suits their needs. Tiger works closely with all leading roasters to ensure total “freedom of choice” in relation to available coffee beans.

“All package components are transparently priced – so you can see how much each costs, and make sure you pay only for what you need – there’s no hidden costs,” Ashley explains.

From traditional barista-operated espresso group head machines like the latest Cimbali “CASADIO” through to fully automated or self-serve bean to cup touchscreen devices like the Black & White3, all Tiger Coffee equipment is highest quality leading-edge European technology.  

For more information visit www.tigercoffee.com.au

Until now online ordering in the hospitality industry was mainly the domain of the big fast food chains. CHSPOS is now offering this technology at very affordable prices. ClicOnlineOrdering has the look and feel of your website and promotional material as well as the functionality to allow single store operators with smaller IT budgets than those of larger businesses to compete on an equal footing. And if your business doesn’t have a website, don’t worry CHSPOS can create one for you!

ClicOnlineOrdering suits single store operators through to a franchise with hundreds of stores that don’t want to invest in creating and maintaining their own online system. There are two ClicOnlineOrdering programs; one is a standalone version while the other is total ly integrated with our POS system. Both versions have iPhone and Androids apps that allow customers to order via their mobile phone from their favourite food outlet. 

Start taking orders on the internet today.

William Angliss Institute is the largest specialist training provider to the hospitality industry in Australia, offering educational excellence with flexible delivery options.

To meet business needs, expert trainers are equipped to deliver customised training in the workplace or off-site, collaborating directly with employers to develop tailored training solutions for their employees throughout their careers, from induction and compliance through to management training.

Each year William Angliss Institute trains thousands of local corporate employees in travel, hospitality, food service, retailing and tourism. The Institute’s graduates are leaders in their fields and are highly regarded throughout Australia.

Tailor-made solutions include:

• Vocational training systems
• Hotel pre-opening training, induction and simulation programs
• Training needs analysis
• Curriculum design and development
• Learning resources development
• Tourism trainer professional development programs;
• Skills audits
• Certification and employment programs.

To find out how William Angliss Institute can tailor a training solution to bring its specialist expertise in foods, tourism and hospitality to your business, contact 03 9606 2111 or www.angliss.edu.au/Employers-and-Industry 

FSM has recently signed a joint venture with Britannia in the UK to manufacture their range of canopies under licence here in Australia. 

FSM has been distributing a range of British products in Australia for over 40 years and has an extensive dealer network providing national coverage.

According to FSM Managing Director, Terry Randall, the products available in Australia will include all types of energy saving kitchen ventilation systems.

Watch out for the exciting new systems which will be on display on the FSM stand at the FSA2011 Expo! 

> Click here to register for FoodService Australia 2011

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In other overseas food news, since recently selling her interests in The Richmond Hill Larder, Kim Coronica is spreading her wings by leading a 22 day tour of Nordic Cuisine in August – click here for the full itinerary.

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