Aged Care Catering Summit
Improving aged care hospitality
Catering to older consumers is becoming increasingly important and challenging.
The aging population is demanding a better food offer while regulations get tougher and budgets remain tight.
This important industry event will offer you expert advice on consumer trends, menu design, kitchen technology and more. Register now to hear from experts and access the latest information.
At the Aged Care Catering Summit the industry will reconnect, share stories and learn from leaders.
With its vibrant speaker program and networking opportunities, this conference will be held as part of the Foodservice Australia trade show and is a high profile event on the aged care hospitality calendar. It will be held in Sydney on Tuesday 21 May 2024.
The cost to attend is $249 inc GST.
The Summit is ideal for general managers, catering managers, facility managers, chefs, nutritionists, commercial caterers, consultants and suppliers. Really it is for anyone involved in catering to these important older consumers. It is affordably priced so that you can bring the whole team.
2024 Speakers include:
Jessica Zilujko
Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit - Age Care Quality & Safety Commission
Sally McCray
MATER GROUP
Luke Mangan
LUKE MANGAN & COMPANY
Sue Hydes
Centre for Dementia Learning
Ingrid Roche
National Allergy Council
Julie Dundon
Nutrition Professionals Australia
John Casey
Live Life Foods
Dr Cherie Hugo
The Lantern Alliance
Sean Cunnington
Evereo
Rodger Graf
CREATIVE CUISINE
Tawnya Bahr
Straight to the Source
2024 Program includes:
8.30am
Registration and coffee
9.00am
Introduction and Welcome
Tawnya Bahr - Straight To The Source
What is the commission doing to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care?
Jessica Zilujko - Director, Food, Nutrition and Dining unit - Age Care Quality and Safety Commission
What can we learn from The Maggie Beer Foundation menu appraisal process?
Julie Dundon - Nutrition Professionals Australia
Effective strategies and practices for dining with dementia
Sue Hydes - Centre for Dementia Learning
10.40am
Morning tea
Chefs and Dietitians Working Together... What Can’t They Do?
Luke Mangan - Restaurateur
Sally McCray - Director Dietetics and Foodservices Mater Health
Are you ready for the food allergy wave?
Ingrid Roche – National Allergy Council
12.30pm
Lunch and visit to Foodservice Australia
Smart Dining: How Data Raises the Bar on Aged Care Cuisine
Cherie Hugo - The Lantern Alliance
Combining freshly cooked and prepared foods to super charge your kitchen.
Rodger Graf – Creative Cuisine
Sean Cunnington – Unox
Maximising kitchen efficiency with design and technology.
Summit Conclusion
Tawnya Bahr - Straight To The Source