Brisbane Royal ICC chef cooks for a cause

Putting his Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) duties aside for charity, executive chef Sean Cummings cooked up a storm for Variety of Chefs on 29 July. Joining him in the Royal ICC’s world-class kitchen for the event were be four of Queensland’s best chefs – Nick Holloway from Nu Nu, Richard Ousby from Stokehouse, Ben Williamson from Gerard’s Bistro and Cameron Matthews from Long Apron Restaurant. Each chef plated up a signature dish for almost 400 guests. The menu featured Queensland produce and Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) award-winning products. Brisbane Showgrounds GM of venue sales and marketing Jago Coyle said it had been the first time the event had been held at the Royal ICC. “We’re really pleased to host Variety of Chefs – it raises funds for children’s charity Variety which is such a great cause,” he said. The Wings for Life Gala Ball also took place at the Royal ICC the evening before with 700 people attending. It raised vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The 22 hectare Brisbane Showgrounds precinct is located 1.5km from Brisbane’s CBD and is Queensland’s largest indoor / outdoor events site.