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 of experience across kitchens, menu development and food supply chains. As Group Executive Chef for a network of early learning centres, she oversees multiple sites, with a focus on nutrition, dietary requirements, and sustainable sourcing. A respected industry judge, advisor and mentor, and co-host of the Straight To The Source podcast, Tawnya is also a highly experienced MC and panel facilitator, known for leading engaging, thought-provoking conversations that connect with audiences.

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Beyond the Smash: Mastering Sauces & Dressings with Australian Avocados
Sunday 12 October
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Chef's Table
Louis Tikaram
Chef
Australian Avocados
Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
Lucy Allon
Co-Founder
Straight to the Source
Fixing the Kitchen: Design, Equipment & Efficiency
Monday 13 October
11:15 am
Aged Care Catering Summit (Separate Ticket Required)
Sean Cunnington
Key Account Manager
UNOX
Paul Terzis
Sales Director
Commercial Kitchen Company
Bruce Fathi
Director & Founder
Hexa Designs
Wayne Wallis
National Food and Beverage Manager
Arcare Aged Care
Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
"If I Had $100k..." Strategic Investment Planning
Monday 13 October
12:15 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit (Separate Ticket Required)
Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
Ingredients with Impact: Smarter Sourcing for Better Results
Monday 13 October
2:15 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit (Separate Ticket Required)
John Casey
Director
The Culinary Studio
Phil Boss
COO
RiseUp Group
Georgina Vergunst
General Manager - Sales & Marketing
Fresh to Go Foods
Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
The Mealtime Experience: From Kitchen to Table
Monday 13 October
2:45 pm
Aged Care Catering Summit (Separate Ticket Required)
Sandra Grey-Smith
Health & Clinical Education Specialist
Dementia Training Australia
Lindsey O'Grady
Catering Operations Specialist
RiseUp Group
Ben Cook
Director
Smooth Dining
Laura Stasinowsky
Occupational Therapist & Dementia Consultant
Alongside You
Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
Navigating Nutrition – Managing Risk, Choice & Compliance
Monday 13 October
9:45 am
Aged Care Catering Summit (Separate Ticket Required)
Julie Dundon
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Nutrition Professionals Australia
Julie Cichero
Speech Pathologist & Co-Founder
IDDSI Global
Dijana Dragicevich
National Allied Health Manager | Speech Pathologist
Bloom Healthcare
Tawnya Bahr
Co-Founder
Straight To The Source