Gerard Doherty
President
Shared Tables

Shared Tables is the forum that allows Victorian chefs to focus on culinary innovation and trends in the company of fellow industry leaders and peers.

According to President, Gerard Doherty "The hospitality industry can be a lonely business especially for owner/operators who work long hours trying to manage a business on their own so Shared Tables offers a great source of support and networking within the industry."

Shared Tables was formed in Melbourne (Victoria) in 1994 as a forum for chefs to exchange information and ideas in a relaxed, friendly environment. The group has grown from humble beginnings, with 30 participants attending the inaugural function at Scalachi at the Willows, hosted by celebrated chef Olimpia Bortolotto. Since then, the group has grown to more than 170 members, many of whom are regular attendees.

Each year the Shared Tables calendar of events includes seven functions: a Gala Ball in October, a mid year interstate trade tour, an Industry Golf day in August and 4 luncheons, held quarterly.

Membership to Shared Tables is by invitation only, or by peer introduction from current members. To maintain the integrity of the group all members are chef's actively working in the hospitality industry.

Shared Tables would not be possible without the generous support from its' major sponsors - Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Foster's Group Limited. I would also like to acknowledge Holmesglen - Victoria's largest provider of vocational and higher education as a major sponsor of Shared Tables. Please welcome HOSTPLUS in 2010 as our newest Shared Tables partner. 

I would encourage all our members to give as much support as possible to our generous sponsors and thank them for their ongoing support.

Shared Tables welcomes HOSTPLUS to our sponsorship group.

HOSTPLUS is an industry Superannuation Fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport industries.

HOSTPLUS was established by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union in 1987.

For more information please visit our website at www.hostplus.com.au

Holmesglen Flexible Cookery Training

Holmesglen is currently accepting enrolments for their Commercial Cookery course so if any Shared Tables members have apprentices please contact the Centre for Hospitality, Cookery and Bakers. We offer flexible cookery training with 2 campuses at Waverley and Moorabbin. 

For more information email us at HCB@holmesglen.edu.au or ring 9209 5938 (Moorabbin Campus) or 9564 6250 (Waverley Campus). Information on our courses and what Holmesglen has to offer can be found at our website www.holmesglen.edu.au

March 1 - No35 at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins - Host Chef Stuart McVeigh 

May 3 - RACV City Club Dining Room - Host Chef Mark Normoyle

July 25 - 29 - Interstate Chef's Tour to Sydney - please click here to download the booking form

August 2 - Circa The Prince - Host Chef Matthew Wilkinson

August 25 - Golf Day at Victoria Golf Club - Host Chef Jason Peynenborg

October 17 - Shared Tables Gala Ball - Crown Palladium 

November 22 - Gordon Ramsay's Maze Grill Melbourne- Host Chef Josh Emett