Culinary Director / Delaware North
Markus Werner

Markus Werner, Culinary Director, is a renowned leader with extensive experience across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. With a passion for “paddock to plate,” he revitalizes over 50 venues and curates exceptional dining experiences. A mentor and Master Chef, he emphasizes sustainability, quality, and local sourcing in every creation.

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business
kitchen culture
Workflow hacks for a stress-free commercial kitchen
Sunday 18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
The Main Stage
Kyle Doody
Executive Chef
RACV
Grant Flack
Head of Operations
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Brian Steel
Consultant
Steel Edge Consulting
Chef of the Year: Heat 1
Sunday 18 May
9:30 am
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 2
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 3
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 4
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
business
kitchen culture
sustainability
Revolutionising kitchen operations with sustainable & efficient solutions
Monday 19 May
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
The Business Stage
Sean Cunnington
Key Account Manager
UNOX
Andrew Brain
Director
Foodservice Consultants Australia
Claire Stenhouse
Restaurant Manager
Attica
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 7
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 5
Monday 19 May
9:30 am
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 6
Monday 19 May
11:30 am
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Heat 8
Monday 19 May
3:30 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Semi Final 1
Tuesday 20 May
10:00 am
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Semi Final 2
Tuesday 20 May
12:00 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Grand Final
Tuesday 20 May
2:30 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North
Chef of the Year: Winner Announcement
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm
Chef of the Year
Glenn Flood
Food Consultant
Cushla McFadden
Director
Tom Mark Henry
Beth Candy
Executive Chef
Hotel Sorrento
Jerry Mai
Roll'd
Mark Normoyle
Executive Chef
Fonterra
Markus Werner
Culinary Director
Delaware North