The Community Chef Challenge, a collaboration between MOSAIC Multicultural Connections and Newcastle Museum, empowers culturally diverse women in Newcastle, NSW, to share their heritage through food in a fun, interactive event that unites the broader community.
Local women aspiring to run food businesses will prepare dishes for a competition judged by celebrities and the audience.
The festival provides a vital platform for refugee and migrant women, helping them overcome isolation, connect with others, and showcase their talents.
Celebrating multiculturalism through food, the festival fosters community participation, promotes social integration, and brings people together to appreciate and celebrate diverse cultures.