ACF Victoria Black Hat Award Presentation

The Black Hat Award is considered to be the highest achievement given to a chef. Recognizing their contribution and commitment to the commercial cookery industry. Commitment must be measurably and significantly beyond what would be expected in a normal career as a chef.

It is an award that places a high value on industry commitment in addition to culinary skill.

The primary focus of the award is intended to honor the degree, the value and length of time of the contribution to commercial cookery.

Only Chefs, who have made outstanding contributions to Australian culinary progress and development at the highest trade or professional level, will be considered for this prestigious award.

ACF Victoria Black Hat Committee are pleased to announce the the 2022 recipient of this prestigious award is Karen Doyle from NSW

Karen is an awarded Chef, Restaurant Owner, National Culinary Judge and qualified Adult Educator with exceptional organizational and leadership skills, she is currently relieving Head of Skills Team – Tourism & Experience Services with TAFE NSW, President of The Australian Culinary Federation & the first female recipient of the award. Her Career encompasses 30+ years including industrial Leadership experience in Hospitality, Patisserie and Commercial Cookery.