It’s October – or OzTober as we call it at OzHarvest – which means our flagship fundraiser, CEO CookOff®, is finally here! 💛

The action kicks off on Tuesday next week in Melbourne with the first of nine CEO CookOff events across seven states. As the excitement builds, we’re reminded why we do this: right now, 3.4 million households in Australia are struggling to put food on the table, and we have an ambitious goal to raise $1 million to deliver 2 million meals for people in need.

The magic of CEO CookOff is that it’s all extraordinary – world-class chefs generously volunteering their craft, changemaking leaders stepping up to fundraise, and an incredible team working tirelessly behind the scenes. But at the very heart of it all are our guests. People who know what it means to go without, and for whom this night is created – to be welcomed, celebrated, and nourished with dignity and love.

Bringing this event to life has truly taken a village: 25+ chefs, 200+ leaders, and countless volunteers who believe in the power of food to change lives. We are also deeply grateful to our National Partners and event sponsors BP and AV1, for making this incredible event possible.
We’ll be sharing highlights from each city as we go – and remember, every dollar raised in your state stays in your state. It’s not too late to help us reach our goal. Just $1 = 2 meals for someone in need: ceocookoff.com.au/donate

Let’s cook, connect, and create change together.