In a stand-alone event this October, we are hosting one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, Christine Manfield. Christine will be joined by Southern Cross University food historian, Adele Wessell. They will talk about Christine’s cooking career, her travels and her latest book, Indian Cooking Class.

Christine has spent her life pursuing – and perfecting – her love of cooking, and her culinary work draws on the tastes and flavours of many cultures.

Her professional life as a restauranteur culminated in three highly acclaimed restaurants: Paramount in Sydney, 1993-2000, East@West in London 2003-2005 and Universal in Sydney, 2007-13.

As an award-winning author, Christine’s books, including A Personal Guide to India and Bhutan, Dessert Divas, Tasting India and Paramount Cooking, have spiced up the lives of keen cooks everywhere. Nigella Lawson has said, “Christine woke people up to the flavours and influences from around the world through her food’.

Christine has also led bespoke gastronomic tours over the past twenty years to destinations such as India (where she has visited more than 40 times), Bhutan, France, South East Asia, Italy and South America.

Since relocating to the Tweed coast in 2020, she has been promoting sustainable food production and celebrating the produce of the Northern Rivers region.

Join us for what is sure to be an event to get you running to the kitchen.

Since you will be all inspired and ready to cook, Christine’s books will be available to purchase at the conclusion of the event.