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Who
is the X-Treme Chef?
If you want
something done, give it to a busy chef...
Glenn Austin is
one of Australia's
leading culinary talents. The founder and principal of X-Treme Chef
Consulting, Glenn's many years of experience, contacts and
professional affiliations give him a unique insight into the food
services arena.
Glenn boasts a
long list of positions, clients and achievements. These include his
post as the current Continental Director of the World Board of
Chefs,
Pacific Rim; the Australian Culinary
Federation National President; and the Australian Culinary Olympics
Team Manager.
His high profile
client list includes Ernst and Young, KR Castlemaine, Saville Hotel
group, the National Heart Foundation and Fonterra Brands, plus Glenn
finds time to whip up monthly columns for Open House magazine.
When it comes to
sizzling career achievements, Glenn's include being the first
Australian to be voted to the World Board of Chefs, the Youngest
Life Member of the Western Australian Chefs Association and Winner
of Amex Restaurant of the Year. He's also received an invitation to
Chef Amuthupadai, as one of five Celebratory Guest Chefs, assisted
in reviewing the five year plan for one of the listed top 40
Australian food companies, and is currently working on a business
promotion for Hong Kong, Vietnam,
Shanghai and Bangkok.
To find out more
about Glenn visit www.xtremechef.com.au/glenn.htm.
X-Treme Olympic Team
Australia's red hot chance for the 2008 Culinary
Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, met for the first time in
June, in Melbourne,
to talk strategy.
Under the
guidance of Team captain: Adrian Tobin, Team coach: Rick Stephen and
Team organiser: X-Treme Chef, Glenn Austin, the 2008 team is set to
turn up the heat. Tipped as Australia's
best chance yet to serve up a record haul of Olympic gold, the
team's main ingredients are a melting pot of Italian, French, South
African, Irish and Australian influences, the team reflects Australia's
diverse culture. They'll next meet in September, drawing on their
respective traditions to create that distinctive Australian flavour
and appeal to wow the judges.
Stay tuned for
updates in future issues of Main Course.
Bonjour, Melbourne
Renowned French
chef and Chef of the Century, Paul Bocuse, dropped into Melbourne recently
to announce the Australian candidate for his international
challenge, the prestigious Bocuse d'Or 2007 World Cuisine Contest.
Still cooking
with gas at eighty years old, Mr Bocuse celebrated his birthday in
fine style at Crown, after sharing his recipe for success with
competitors at the William Angliss Institute of TAFE cook-off.
The Bocuse d'Or
2007 World Cuisine Contest will be held in Lyon, France.
X-Tremely Frozen
X-Treme Chef,
Glenn Austin, recently joined forces with the Frozen Food
Information Bureau to share his expertise. The Frozen Food
Information Bureau provides the latest information on frozen and
refrigerated foods, and promotes the benefits and convenience of
using frozen foods in everyday cooking.
Dietitians,
nutritional experts and, now, a world class chef make up the team at
the Bureau, which shares recipe, preparation, thawing, storage and
handling ideas on its website, www.frozenfoodinfo.com.au.
As a result of
this partnership, a frozen food category will be introduced into the
Culinary Challenge, which will take place in Melbourne this September. Glenn's
backing of the Bureau will help to raise the profile of frozen and
refrigerated foods.
Back
to the Future
Despite his many
achievements, Glenn still has more career aspirations to fulfil. On
his way to becoming a Global Food Business Expert, Glenn continues
to consult in all areas of food - agriculture, equipment,
manufacturing, restaurants, resorts, distributors, hotels,
institutes, QSR, export, international business development, product
development and product launches. With his extensive experience,
Glenn can offer unique insights and ideas to all of these areas of
food preparation and delivery.
In the near
future, Glenn would also like the opportunity to educate Australians
on the fantastic range of products available here, that are grown,
packed and owned by Australians.
To speak to
X-Treme Chef, Glenn Austin, regarding the many ways he can assist in
your company's growth strategy, drop a line via email or call him on
0418 312 109.
Got
Something to Say?
We'd love to
hear your comments and suggestions for the next issue of Main Course
- simply email glenn@xtremechef.com.au.
Want
More Information?
For more
information, visit www.xtremechef.com.au
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