The Source
Inspiration, insights, news & events taking you straight to the source of Australia’s finest produce and food-growing regions.
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Concept to Consumer
Sep 15, 2022
The essential course to develop a safe food product range presented by Straight To The Source and Quantal Bioscience, in …
From the Source
It’s always great to see new products emerge that are tackling seafood waste. Seaweedery was launched in 2020 by chef …
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The clue is in the name of innovative South Australian company Edible Reconciliation. Formed by a dynamic Adelaide-based duo whose …
The Source Hub
Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon from Straight to the Source join forces with R&CA as the associations first official Ambassadors. Sharing inspiration and stories “straight from the source”.
Member Resources
How far ahead are Australian diners booking restaurants? What days and times are most popular for making a booking? How …
Inspiration
Straight To The Source founders Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon have a vision: to connect chefs and producers, building relationships …
From the Source
Concept to Consumer
Sep 15, 2022
The essential course to develop a safe food product range presented by Straight To The Source and Quantal Bioscience, in …
From the Source
It’s always great to see new products emerge that are tackling seafood waste. Seaweedery was launched in 2020 by chef …
Video resources
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Pork to Fork, Grain to Glass
Jul 25, 2022
Australia has a reputation for producing some of the world’s best ingredients – ingredients that allow chefs to inspire and …
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Hand harvesting Australian-grown black Perigord truffles at Ganymede Truffles. Find out more
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A snapshot of our regional food tours, connecting hospitality professionals to the source of Australia’s finest ingredients Find out more
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A behind-the-scenes look at a Straight To The Source chefs tour to the Grampians region in Western Victoria. Professional development …
Straight To The Source – Podcast
Food, Views & Big Ideas
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The clue is in the name of innovative South Australian company Edible Reconciliation. Formed by a dynamic Adelaide-based duo whose …
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EP #18 – Lip smackin’ good!
Aug 9, 2022
It’s a long way from Alabama to Adelaide but it was only the beginning of the journey for Angus Kiley …
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EP #17 – Smoothies in Seconds
Aug 9, 2022
No hassle, no chop, no peel, no mess! What’s not to like about a smoothie made from healthy delicious real …
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From little things, big – and diverse – things grow! Proudly flying the South Australian flag, Woolmore’s Fine Foods is …
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Lasting Impressions
Nov 20, 2020
With her focus on giving back, building relationships and nurturing connections, it’s no surprise the owner of Impressions Catering in Perth, WA, Lukarla McCready, is the winner of a swag of industry awards.
Inspiration
Faith Nichols’ true calling
Nov 20, 2020
A well-designed event can leave guests talking for years later, as Comestibles owner Faith Nichols knows all too well. She talks to us about winning her Lifetime Achievement Award.
Inspiration
The great outdoors
Oct 28, 2020
Paul Waterson, CEO, The Australian Venue Co. The NSW and Victorian state governments are encouraging the expansion of alfresco dining …
Inspiration
Boost your gluten-free offering
Oct 19, 2020
As the foodservice industry navigates a longer than expected road to recovery, new research shows that focusing on gluten free …
Inspiration
Coming out of COVID-19
Oct 14, 2020
Leura Garage As hospitality businesses throughout Australia move out of lockdown, challenges abound. Here’s our guide to establishing short, medium …
Management
Dan and Steph Mulheron COVID-19 is forcing restaurateurs to become more innovative and consider new ways to woo diners and …
Inspiration
With the challenges faced by the restaurant and catering industry in 2020, support from customers, suppliers and the wider community …
Inspiration
Adapting tiny spaces
Aug 26, 2020
Mike Locker of Orange Lotus café in Sydney. For smaller venues, creative thinking is required to maintain social distancing rules …