N i c k   C a s s i d y
Y a m b a   B a r   a n d   G r i l l
Gate to Plate Executive Chef

Chef and owner of Yamba Bar and Grill Nick trained under the famous Rous Brothers and has cooked around the world. Nick loves to cook up a storm using Mediterranean and European influences. Yamba Bar and Grill in the heart of Yamba boasts panoramic views and a hip interior style. p. 6646 1155

M a r k   H a c k e t t
G e o r g i e 's   C a f e
Gate to Plate Head Chef

Chef and owner with 29 years experience in the hospitality industry spanning from Sydney, Adelaide, London and back to Grafton. Mark has a passion for fine seafood. He has cooked at a number of restaurants prior to opening Georgie's in 1999. p. 6642 6996

T o n y   Yo u n g
T h e   H a r wo o d   H o t e l
Gate to Plate Head Chef

Anthony has worked as a chef in some of Auckland's top kitchens, gathering sound important knowledge of both cooking and kitchen operations. Anthony has a passion for cooking and its presentation. He has also worked in Asia, the Middle East and as a chef on the Super Yacht M V Surprise. p. 6646 4223

J e r e m y   S t e e l e   &   M a r t   M e u l l e n b r o c k
T A F E

D a n i e l l e   D e an  and   S h a n e   L a u r i e
Y a m b a   B a r   a n d   G r i l l

M a t t   L e   B r e t t o n
M a c l e a n   H o t e l

R u p e r t   S t e v e n s
Y a m b a   S h o r e s   T a v e r n

Students in the Hospitality Operations course and Diploma of Hospitality are training with the North Coast Institute of TAFE at Grafton Campus. Participating in the Gate To Plate function and producing the petit fores gives the students valuable work experience.