MasterChef Australia Semi-Finalist Tim Bone, known for his culinary flair and down-to-earth charm, will grace the main stage on the Saturday of Grampians Grape Escape. A top four contestant in Season 11, 2019, Tim’s cooking style, inspired by culinary legends like Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain, revolves around hearty flavours and creating honest, finger-licking good food.

Beyond MasterChef, Tim has ventured into hospitality and media, including the all-new Good Chef Bad Chef series, captivating audiences across the country. Tim’s infectious passion extends to his role as the proud owner of Tim’s Toasties, a mobile gourmet toasted sandwich business showcasing regional produce, that will also be staring at GGE.

Cheers to the Cheese we say!

An Island girl from the Komet Tribe of the Meriam people of Mer Island, Nornie has over two decades of culinary expertise, working as a professional chef in Melbourne and London. Her passion lies in sharing the rich food culture she grew up with in the Torres Strait Islands, showcased through her culinary creations and captivating stories of her upbringing.

As the owner and executive chef of Melbourne’s Mabu Mabu, Nornie celebrates Indigenous produce and flavours from across Australia in her cooking and aims to get native herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, and sustainable meats in every Australian kitchen pantry.

Recently, Nornie visited Grampians Estate to taste their renowned Lamb & Shiraz pie, and absolutely loved it! We can’t wait to host again and see what she has in store.

With her Tunisian-Italian heritage, an impressive background in restaurants, and a range of cookbooks, we’re wondering which of her thousands of recipes she will showcase on stage. Having recently announced her departure from the long-running TV show Better Homes & Gardens after 17 years, Karen will continue to captivate audiences at GGE with her epicurean expertise and will undoubtedly bring a warm smile we’ve all come to know. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this culinary legend on Sunday

Their journey commenced when their dog, Joey, faced Lupus, sparking a commitment to holistic and fresh feeding. Since 2019, Chefs and Dogs has climbed to TikTok stardom with 2.5 million followers and 450 million views. Wowzers!

As a chef and fresh pet food extraordinaire, Daniel’s culinary finesse seamlessly aligns with Courtney’s dog training expertise. A dynamic duo indeed! But there’s one more special guest to join them on stage, of the golden furry kind — Honey, our official festival taste-tester.

So join Daniel and Courtney’s mission to globally promote fresh pet food on the Sunday at GGE.