Melbourne Food and Wine

Hospitality Now

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

Hospitality Now, presented by Melbourne Food & Wine and the Victorian Government, is a forum for food and drink professionals who want to learn, polish or share the skills needed to survive and thrive in the toughest market the trade has ever seen. This is not a forum to debate abstract theories or commiserate on how things used to be. It’s focused on the realities of doing business right now – on how to get customers through the door and how to make money – and the opportunities the immediate future holds for this business that we all love and believe in.

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Tomorrow's Customer Today 02.11.2025 41:38

In this episode, Tomorrow’s Customer Today, we look at Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who are not just the customers of tomorrow, but already a major influence on how hospitality works today.  On the panel: Kantaro Okada , director of the Tsunagu Project bringing Japanese culture into Melbourne dining at the likes of 279, Sebastian kakigori and Chiaki; Kelsie Gaffey, founder of Gracie’s Win...

Unconventional Wisdom 26.10.2025 43:38

This episode is all about uncovering Unconventional Wisdom. In it we explore new and different models for hospitality — and what happens when you step off the traditional path. Our panel includes Caterina Borsato, proprietor of the celebrated Melbourne restaurant Caterina’s Cucina e Bar ; Sophie McIntyre, founder of Club Sup , a modern supper club building community through shared meal...

The Easy Wins in a Hard Market 20.10.2025 56:27

In this episode we’re looking at the practical steps hospitality businesses can take right now to stay strong in these challenging times. Our panel includes Fleur Studd of Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants; Nathen Doyle, one of the players behind community-focused venues such Heartattack and Vine , Sunhands and Residence; and chef Victor Liong, founder of Lee Ho Fook and new...

Keynote Address 03.10.2025 59:00

In this episode, we’ve captured the keynote address, where we hear from Chris Lucas, CEO of Lucas Restaurants; Con Christopoulos, the industry veteran behind such defining Melbourne venues as The European, The Melbourne Supper Club and Siglo; and Lyndon Kubis, a rising star in Melbourne’s wine bar scene, and the founder of the Diggin’ in the Cellar. Guiding the conversation is An...