2024 Restaurant Challenge

Proudly Sponsored by


A total of nine teams will compete over three days 19-21 May 2024 at ICC Sydney as part of Foodservice Australia. The teams will prepare, cook and serve a two course menu for 54 guests and judges. Kitchen teams will consist of a team manager and three qualified chefs. International, regional and military teams are invited to take part.  


Teams will be paid $1500 to assist with travel and accommodation & food cost of $400. The top 3 teams will be awarded cash and prizes. 

To register your interest in this competition please email [email protected] with your Team Name & your Food Philosophy or submit entry form below. The ACF Culinary Committee will review the applications & the 9 successful teams will be announced Tuesday 16th April Team.  Information forms to be submitted by Friday 3rd May  & menu & recipes 10th May 2024


2024 Competition Sponsors

ACF Sponsors

Competition Sponsors





2023 Gallery

Results 1st Moke Dining Gold Medal, 2nd Simmer Culinary Gold Medal, 3rd Sou'West Brewery Gold Medal, Gold Medals - Tasmania Silver Medal - Bunga Kantan, QT Kitchen, Soulfood Fusion, Pavilion Restaurant

2022 Gallery

Results 1st ACF Catering Team B Gold Medal, 2nd ACF Catering Team A Gold Medal, 3rd Entertainment Ground Gold Medal, Gold Medals - Le Cordon Bleu, Federazione Italiana Cuochi Australia, Misfits, Silver Medal - ACF Youth Team A, ACF Youth Team B

2021 Gallery

1st Moke Dining Gold Medal, 2nd Provenance Gold medal, 3rd Holmesglen Silver Medal, Silver Medals - Tasmania, Bronze Medals - Vela, Victoria, South Queensland, Angels