Testimonials

"Over 10yrs I have been by Andrews side, he is the most professional chef I've worked with at every national food event"

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“I’ve been part of many food events with Andrew, where he was the man in charge and my point of call for my demos. I am always in amazement at the end result he achieves with the amount and size of the food shows. I am grateful to this man for making my demons and shows run without a hitch, while all done with a smile and love for the job. I always look forward to working with this man. Until the next time AB – Colin Fassnidge”

"I worked with Andrew Ballard over several years where I appeared with Matt Moran in the Good Food and Wine Showcases all around Australia. These were mammoth events and I was always amazed by Andrew’s calm exterior as he dealt with all the demands of the various chefs presenting on stage before hundreds of people. Because of his planning and leading his team it was a little like watching an orchestra rehearse and then perform at the last moment."-MB

"Working with Andrew at many Good Food & Wine and Cake Bake & Sweets shows have been the high point of knowing Andrew. The fact that I was always late in sending incomplete recipes for my demos Andrew would always make everything happen quickly and seamlessly. He is always on standby ready to help, he’ll jump up on stage when needed, which makes everything just work. You never see any pressure or stress in a kitchen run by Andrew. He just gets it done in a professional and helpful way.” - Adrian

"Andrew has worked with us at Good Food and Wine and The Cake Bake and Sweets Show – always with efficiency and professionalism.

When you have Andrew in your corner you trust that everything will run smoothly – he is a problem solver!  At Cake Bake one year we had a very late talent cancellation (a couple of hours before the show!) and although Andrew was working as our back of house manager he quickly sprung to action, stepping in to ensure the show went on." 

"Andrew is an absolute legend and has supported me for many years at the Good Food and Wine Show, Regional Flavours and other awesome events.

Andrew is exactly the human you want on your team: he has the most beautiful nature, and nothing throws him. He holds the team together and lifts everyone up together. Andrew brings amazing energy, and his positive vibe brings out the best in everyone. He’s a natural leader and requires minimal guidance to just get on with things and deliver." - GC

“Andrew, Jim & I wish to say a big Thank You to you and your team from all of us at Trofeo. We are so proud to have been a part of your vision. You have inspired us and opened our eyes to an exciting future – Best Wishes Jim & Kathy Trofeo Estate”

"I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew Ballard for 15 years as Director/Chef and Culinary Head for the GFWS nationally. Andrew has consistently looked after all of our celebrity chefs with all requirements including Gordon Ramsay, Rick Stein, Ainsley Harriot, Curtis Stone, Matt Moran, Antonio Carluccio, Maggie Beer to name a few. In addition to this Andrew is responsible to lead his team to fulfill all catering requirements for the show looking after up to 120,000 consumers" - Claire