Good Food Symposium presented by Lightspeed

The Good Food Symposium presented by Lightspeed brings together the editors of Good Food and industry champions in response to the growing challenges facing our beloved industry. As we continue to read stories about the struggles facing restaurants, cafes and bars, Good Food is taking action and asking “What can we do about it?”.

We were lucky enough to have hosted two insightful events in Melbourne and Sydney this past June, where important discussions were had between our leading hospitality industry partners. 

We will be continuing the conversation in the coming months with new Symposium event dates to be announced soon in both Sydney and Melbourne. Join our Good Food Events newsletter to be the first to hear about it.

THE AGE GOOD FOOD SYMPOSIUM | MONDAY 17 JUNE

Our Melbourne Symposium hosted at Collingwood Yards on Monday 17 June, brought together iconic industry leaders; Charlie Carrington, Chef and Owner, Atlas Dining, Almay Jordaan, Owner and Executive Chef, Old Palm Liquor & Neighbourhood Wine, Leon Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, The Mulberry Group, Kate Reid, Founder and Co-owner, Lune Croissanterie, Patrick Ryan-Parker, Senior Manager New Business, Lightspeed and hosted by Dani Valent, Good Food writer and restaurant reviewer.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD GOOD FOOD SYMPOSIUM | 24 JUNE

Our Sydney Symposium hosted at Machine Hall Precinct on Monday 24 June was hosted by Callan Boys, editor of SMH Good Food Guide, restaurant critic for Good Weekend and Good Food writer. The Sydney panellists included, Alessandro Pavoni, Chef and Restaurateur, a’Mare,Ormeggio, Chiosco, Postino Osteria, Cibaria Manly, Huss Rachin, Co-owner of Bread Shoppe, Snack Shoppe and My Mother’s Cousin, Palisa Anderson, Boon Lucky Farm and Chat Thai, Rebecca Fanning, Director Arthur, Jane and Fior, and the return of Patrick Ryan-Parker, Senior Manager New Business Lightspeed.

Both events brought discussions around the impact the rising costs of dining out is having on diners, and if that means they’re willing to take a gamble on new venues and new dishes, or stick to what they know.

Click the links below for more information about each event and recaps of the conversations.

Melbourne Good Food Symposium Recap

Sydney Good Food Symposium Recap