Tawnya Bahr
Founding Partner, Food Consultant Chef at Straight To The Source- Claim this Profile
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Adam Moore
Tawnya Bahr is the most passionate advocate for producers and farmers in Australia. Tawnya is a wealth of knowledge for the entire industry working tirelessly. Tawnya’s knowledge on food and farm to table is extraordinary Tawnya is also a great speaker on hospitality as well as fantastic mentor. Tawnya is a wonderful asset to any organisation or business
Hamish Glendinning
I have worked with Tawnya to bring a world first ingredient to the Australian market. What you first notice about Tawnya is her unwavering enthusiasm and genuine interest to see all those in the food supply chain succeed in a sustainable way. Highly respected and well connected in the culinary scene, Tawnya has become a true ambassador and highly respected partner.
Nicolas Georges
It is rare to find someone you can rely to not only explore and deliver a contract but who can actually deliver on an idea and give it depth and colour. Tawnya took our desire for innovation in food through its connection to the source and the story that go with it to a multisensorial explosion, brought some incredible people and their richness along and turn a concept into a memory. If you not only like great food but you want to explore its origins, link it to incredible places and forgotten ingredients, Tawnya can deliver that to you or she can deliver you to their locations. And she will do that with a great capacity to listen and to dream, and a passion that shows through. I cannot find enough words to express what an experience Tawnya can bring to you if you care to try and give yourself some space to experiment, you will have to experience it for yourself.
Adam Moore
Tawnya Bahr is the most passionate advocate for producers and farmers in Australia. Tawnya is a wealth of knowledge for the entire industry working tirelessly. Tawnya’s knowledge on food and farm to table is extraordinary Tawnya is also a great speaker on hospitality as well as fantastic mentor. Tawnya is a wonderful asset to any organisation or business
Hamish Glendinning
I have worked with Tawnya to bring a world first ingredient to the Australian market. What you first notice about Tawnya is her unwavering enthusiasm and genuine interest to see all those in the food supply chain succeed in a sustainable way. Highly respected and well connected in the culinary scene, Tawnya has become a true ambassador and highly respected partner.
Nicolas Georges
It is rare to find someone you can rely to not only explore and deliver a contract but who can actually deliver on an idea and give it depth and colour. Tawnya took our desire for innovation in food through its connection to the source and the story that go with it to a multisensorial explosion, brought some incredible people and their richness along and turn a concept into a memory. If you not only like great food but you want to explore its origins, link it to incredible places and forgotten ingredients, Tawnya can deliver that to you or she can deliver you to their locations. And she will do that with a great capacity to listen and to dream, and a passion that shows through. I cannot find enough words to express what an experience Tawnya can bring to you if you care to try and give yourself some space to experiment, you will have to experience it for yourself.
Adam Moore
Tawnya Bahr is the most passionate advocate for producers and farmers in Australia. Tawnya is a wealth of knowledge for the entire industry working tirelessly. Tawnya’s knowledge on food and farm to table is extraordinary Tawnya is also a great speaker on hospitality as well as fantastic mentor. Tawnya is a wonderful asset to any organisation or business
Hamish Glendinning
I have worked with Tawnya to bring a world first ingredient to the Australian market. What you first notice about Tawnya is her unwavering enthusiasm and genuine interest to see all those in the food supply chain succeed in a sustainable way. Highly respected and well connected in the culinary scene, Tawnya has become a true ambassador and highly respected partner.
Nicolas Georges
It is rare to find someone you can rely to not only explore and deliver a contract but who can actually deliver on an idea and give it depth and colour. Tawnya took our desire for innovation in food through its connection to the source and the story that go with it to a multisensorial explosion, brought some incredible people and their richness along and turn a concept into a memory. If you not only like great food but you want to explore its origins, link it to incredible places and forgotten ingredients, Tawnya can deliver that to you or she can deliver you to their locations. And she will do that with a great capacity to listen and to dream, and a passion that shows through. I cannot find enough words to express what an experience Tawnya can bring to you if you care to try and give yourself some space to experiment, you will have to experience it for yourself.
Adam Moore
Tawnya Bahr is the most passionate advocate for producers and farmers in Australia. Tawnya is a wealth of knowledge for the entire industry working tirelessly. Tawnya’s knowledge on food and farm to table is extraordinary Tawnya is also a great speaker on hospitality as well as fantastic mentor. Tawnya is a wonderful asset to any organisation or business
Hamish Glendinning
I have worked with Tawnya to bring a world first ingredient to the Australian market. What you first notice about Tawnya is her unwavering enthusiasm and genuine interest to see all those in the food supply chain succeed in a sustainable way. Highly respected and well connected in the culinary scene, Tawnya has become a true ambassador and highly respected partner.
Nicolas Georges
It is rare to find someone you can rely to not only explore and deliver a contract but who can actually deliver on an idea and give it depth and colour. Tawnya took our desire for innovation in food through its connection to the source and the story that go with it to a multisensorial explosion, brought some incredible people and their richness along and turn a concept into a memory. If you not only like great food but you want to explore its origins, link it to incredible places and forgotten ingredients, Tawnya can deliver that to you or she can deliver you to their locations. And she will do that with a great capacity to listen and to dream, and a passion that shows through. I cannot find enough words to express what an experience Tawnya can bring to you if you care to try and give yourself some space to experiment, you will have to experience it for yourself.
Experience
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Straight To The Source
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Partner, Food Consultant Chef
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Feb 2012 - Present
Straight To The Source is made up of an experienced team of food experts. We support producers, farmers and the hospitality industry through our business consulting services, regional food tours and our online directory. Establishing vital links with producers and delivering relevant professional development opportunities are key to our success. The company's purpose is to take hospitality professionals to the source of Australia’s finest ingredients and diverse food-growing regions whether offline or online. We connect chefs to the producers, growers, catchers, artisans and to their peers. Get in contact with founder Tawnya Bahr and business partner Lucy Allon at hello@straighttothesource.com.au or +61 416 269 142 to meet the makers and taste the difference.
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Christmas 'In The Bag' Artisan Gift Hamper - Limited Release
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Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
A team of food experts that have used their pause on travel in 2021 to take you on a journey across Australia and New Zealand through a selection of tastes. This limited release 'In The Bag' is filled to the brim with innovative, small-batch artisan products that tell a delicious story of craftsmanship and regionality. We're also supporting 18 small producers in the process. This premium gift is a limited release with every single item being made fresh and wrapped beautifully just in time for Christmas. It’s one of those gifts whereby you will want to eat every item, reuse the jars and you’ll be left with a sturdy double stitched Straight To The Source canvas market bag.Perfect for family, friends, clients, staff or colleagues. Every purchase supports local producers and Aussie farming families.
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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
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Australia
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Events Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Industry Advisor for Sydney Royal Fine Food Committee
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Oct 2021 - Present
My role as an official industry advisor is to actively provide an external perspective, advise and liaise between Industry and the RAS, encourage innovation within the competition and to work closely with the Sydney Royal Fine Food committee to help guide the competition into the future. My role as an official industry advisor is to actively provide an external perspective, advise and liaise between Industry and the RAS, encourage innovation within the competition and to work closely with the Sydney Royal Fine Food committee to help guide the competition into the future.
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Tawnya Bahr Food Consulting
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Australia
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Hospitality
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Consultant Chef | Ingredient Sourcing | Menu Development
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Jun 2002 - Present
Tawnya Bahr Food Consulting delivers professional services and advice to the hospitality and corporate sector by tapping into their large network of growers, chefs, suppliers, producers and artisans. Food consulting services include: ingredient sourcing, menu writing, menu costing, recipe development from concept to market. Key clients have included: - The Orchard Early Learning Centre - Monash University - Destination NSW - Lodestone - Landcorp Farming - Essential Ingredient - Singing Magpie Produce - QUICStore - Ad Roll - The Orchard Early Learning Centre - Jungle Buddies Project highlights include activating a 'Taste of NSW' at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in 2016 & 2017, coordinating over 20 producers for the official Welcome Function for the Australian Cruise Association's 20th Anniversary Cruise Conference and working as a food consultant to Monash University as part of their new Food Incubator program with food innovation.
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Orchard Early Learning Centre
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Australia
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Executive Chef
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Women in Hospitality (WOHO)
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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Feb 2020 - Present
Women in Hospitality (WOHO) works to inspire, support & foster the career development of women in the hospitality industry. This NSW & QLD based not-for-profit organisation launched its WOHO Mentoring program in February 2020. I'm incredibly proud to be an inaugural mentor and work closely with my mentee to help her achieve her ambitious goals. Women in Hospitality (WOHO) works to inspire, support & foster the career development of women in the hospitality industry. This NSW & QLD based not-for-profit organisation launched its WOHO Mentoring program in February 2020. I'm incredibly proud to be an inaugural mentor and work closely with my mentee to help her achieve her ambitious goals.
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ICMI Speakers and Entertainers
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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MC + Speaker
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Feb 2021 - Present
ICMI Speakers and Entertainers truly represent the best of the best. From dazzling entertainers creating unforgettable events to grounded wellbeing experts equipping organisations to be the best versions of themselves, you will find the perfect match for any occasion. If the options seem overwhelming, just reach out to our team who have decades of experience making clients happy! ICMI Speakers and Entertainers truly represent the best of the best. From dazzling entertainers creating unforgettable events to grounded wellbeing experts equipping organisations to be the best versions of themselves, you will find the perfect match for any occasion. If the options seem overwhelming, just reach out to our team who have decades of experience making clients happy!
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Le Cordon Bleu Paris
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France
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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A Culinary Journey Cookbook
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dish Cookbook - Starlight Children's Foundation Fundraiser Initiative
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2017 - 2017
Some of Australia’s best chefs assemble their favourite recipes for Dish, a one-of-a-kind, limited edition cookbook supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Dish features 90 recipes by 45 chefs including two recipes from me. The limited print run means each edition is numbered, with all proceeds going directly to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Starlight Children's Foundation brightens the lives of seriously ill children and their families in Australia through hospital programs and experiences.
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VictorsFood Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Presenter, Chef
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2013
Explore a world of cooking classes, cooking parties, private food tours, food & wine matching and more. Enjoy a little bite of the world! with one of TimeOut Sydney’s rated “best cooking schools”. In this role Tawnya worked as a chef and presenter for corporate team building and interactive catering events, using cookery as the medium to bring colleagues together in a fun and interactive way. Explore a world of cooking classes, cooking parties, private food tours, food & wine matching and more. Enjoy a little bite of the world! with one of TimeOut Sydney’s rated “best cooking schools”. In this role Tawnya worked as a chef and presenter for corporate team building and interactive catering events, using cookery as the medium to bring colleagues together in a fun and interactive way.
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CEO | Product Developer
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Feb 1997 - Jun 2002
The Condiment Connoisseur was a manufacturing and distribution company Tawnya founded to sell her own line of seafood sauces as well as Rattlesnake Grill gourmet line (chilli jams, BBQ sauces, salsa and margarita mixers) and Napa Valley Gourmet Mustards. At this time, Tawnya also imported chilies from Mexico for chefs in Sydney, kicking off her passion for sourcing essential ingredients with provenance for Australian chefs. As the Founder, Tawnya managed the distribution, development, production of her own sauces, promotion (cooking demonstrations) and labelling, as well as the administrative aspects of the business, which had 2 full time employees and 6 casual staff.
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Education
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Le Cordon Bleu Australia
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