Co-Founder / Straight to the Source
Tawnya Bahr
Tawnya Bahr is a chef, food consultant, and co-founder of Straight To The Source, with more than 25 years’ experience in kitchens, menu development, and supply chains. As Group Executive Chef for Orchard Early Learning, she oversees kitchen management across multiple sites, with a strong focus on dietary needs, seasonal menu design, and ethical sourcing. A respected judge, advisor, mentor, and co-host of the Straight To The Source podcast, Tawnya is also a familiar MC and panelist at food industry events nationwide sharing her experience and insights.
ingredients
sustainability
Sustainable Seafood Innovation
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Heidi Walker
Managing Director
Walker Seafoods Australia

Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight to the Source

Ashly Hicks
Culinary Director
Darling Group
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culinary
ingredients
The Art of Aussie Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sunday 18 May
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
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Tom Hitchcock
Executive Chef
Spirit House

Claudia Guillaume
General Manager
Modern Olives

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Co-Founder
Straight to the Source
Session sponsor
culinary
ingredients
The Power of Nuts
Monday 19 May
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
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Emma Stirling
Director
Scoop Nutrition

Christopher The
Black Star Pastry | Hearthe

Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight to the Source
Session sponsor
Recipe of Resilience + A Seat at the Table: Celebrating Women in Food & Drinks Networking Event
Monday 19 May
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Jacqui Challinor
Group Development Chef
Trader House

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Co-Founder
Straight to the Source
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business
culinary
marketing
The Sweet Power of Creative Collaborations
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Eddie Stewart
Tokyo Lamington

Pana Barbounis
Pana Organic Chocolate

Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight to the Source
Session sponsor
culinary
ingredients
Reimagining Flavour
Tuesday 20 May
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
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Donato Toce
Messina

Max Kleyn
Flavour Scientist
Sensate Flavours

Jackson Graham
Journalist
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald

Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight to the Source
Session sponsor