This year for Golden Chef's we're giving all Round 1 Qualifiers who compete in Round 2 (The Regional and Metro Cook-offs), the opportunity to win the Sustainable Practice Prize. To enter, Round 1 Qualifiers will need to submit a short, maximum 90 second video demonstrating one innovative sustainable practice/idea in their place of work. Entries close at 11.59pm AEST on Saturday 16 August, 2025. The video must include the requirements as per production guidelines below.

Video Mandatory Inclusions:

• Include an introduction i.e., your name, job role, place of work/study (if working).
• Minimum of one innovative sustainable practice/idea relevant to a food service business.
• Demonstration/description of the idea (can be verbal or visual demonstration).
• Video does not exceed 90 seconds and the file size does not exceed 100MB.

Video Judging Criteria (Total 20 points)

• Originality of idea/practice 5
• Relevance to foodservice and impact of idea/practice 5
• Storytelling 4
• Video Production 3
• Personal Presentation 3
   

Video Tips

Create a Strong Screen Presence

• Shoot your video vertically – using your phone to film is perfectly fine
• Don't be shy! Make clear eye contact with the camera
• Let your personality shine through

Engaging Storytelling

• Map out what you want to say 
• Prepare and rehearse your main points 
• Make sure there’s a flow to the video 

Lighting

• Is the lighting too harsh or too dim?
• Avoid shooting in direct sunlight

Audio

• Is the audio clear? Avoid filming in areas with loud background noise
• Make sure the sound isn’t fuzzy or muffled

Your video submissions may be used for a variety of purposes, including PR, social media and website content. This is an opportunity to raise your profile as chef so please represent your best self – and importantly please smile, relax and BE YOU!
 

Video Submission 

Please submit your video entry to us [Entry Link TBC] by 11.59pm AEST on Saturday 16 August, 2025.

Winner Announcement

The Winner will be notified by 31 August, 2025, and will be announced at the Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Industry Awards Night on Wednesday 10 September, 2025 and be awarded with a “Most Sustainable Menu” Prize.