What a wonderful inaugural Cuisine NOW we had this year. It has always been a dream of mine to develop a platform where people can share in the story of contemporary gastronomy and to see that dream come to life was very special for me. Our invited chefs – from the traditions of Michel Roux to modern French cuisine showcased by Nicolas Le Bec and Philippe Mouchel; from the passion of Tetsuya and Reine Sammut to the innovation of Cheong Liew – all assembled to create a magnificent festival.  I would like to thank them as I know they left a piece of themselves with all of us who had the privilege to share time with them in the Masterclasses, the lunches and the Gala Dinner.

Read more: Thank You for Cuisine NOW 2010

'In the past fifty years Australia has grown from an Anglo-oriented food culture into a country with some of the best restaurants and wines in the world.

My inspiration for Cuisine NOW was to bring together a collection of chefs whose careers represent a narrative of the changes in contemporary cuisine over the last 30 years. Cuisine NOW is a celebration of these artist chefs who have helped shaped contemporary gastronomy in Australia....'

- Tony Bilson

Read more: A Festival of Contemporary Cuisine