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Straight To The Source

Tawnya Bahr & Lucy Allon
Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Australia
Sustainability
Western Australia
Sydney
Australian Produce
Aged Care
New York City
Fibre
Italian Cuisine
Delaware North
Fremantle Octopus
Regenerative Agriculture
Zambrero
Australian Native Ingredients
Porcine
Plate It Forward
Cooking With Olive Oil
Salopian Inn
Trippas White Group

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.

Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.

With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef,... more

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After more than two decades in hospitality, Amelia Birch has built a business that reflects exactly what she believes in.

Amelia is the founder of Famelia, Australia’s only wine bar and bottle shop dedicated exclusively to championing women winemak... more

In this episode of Straight To The Source, Tawnya Bahr is joined by professional game harvester Rob Gallina, founder of Australian Bush Harvest, and chef, hunter and founder of Bush River Kitchen, John Ralley.

Together they unpack one of the bigges... more

Chef Anna Polyviou doesn't do anything by halves. In this episode of Straight To The Source, host Tawnya Bahr sits down with the bold, unapologetic pastry chef behind Anna's Mess, the dessert that captures exactly who she is.

Anna opens up about he... more

What does it take to quit the comfort of Sydney's eastern suburbs, pack a single bag, and talk your way into one of the world's best restaurants, without speaking the language? For Remy Davis, it just takes curiosity, the right contacts, and a willin... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Polyviou
Bold, energetic and renowned pastry chef
Polyviou brand and associated ventures
Episode: Anna Polyviou: The World Champion Pastry Chef on Creating a Mess
Remy Davis
Chef with global experience and leadership in hospitality
Elkano, Bar Copain, Bessie's (Sydney)
Episode: Three Passports, One Mission: Chef Remy Davis on Cooking with Fire & Chasing the World's Best Fish
Sue Heward
Award-winning producer of Singing Magpie Produce
Singing Magpie Produce
Episode: Roots Run Deep: Sue Heward and Frank Heward on 105 Years, Figs, Family and the Future of Farming
Frank Heward
Fifth-generation farmer and key figure in the family orchards
Singing Magpie Produce
Episode: Roots Run Deep: Sue Heward and Frank Heward on 105 Years, Figs, Family and the Future of Farming
Sharon Winsor
Award-winning Indigenous chef, founder of Indigiearth
Indigiearth
Episode: Sharon Winsor: Protecting Indigenous Food Culture, One Ingredient at a Time
Mike Bennie
Wine and drinks expert, writer, and merchant
P&V Wine & Liquor Merchants
Episode: Mike Bennie: The Future of Australian Drinks, Wine Trends & What Every Australian Should Be Drinking
Alex Prichard
Chef
Sara Dining & Garden
Episode: From Bondi to Berry: Chef Alex Prichard’s Next Chapter with Sara Dining & Garden
Amber Doig
Chef at the Applejack Group
Applejack Group
Episode: From Christchurch to Australia: Chef Amber Doig on New York Humility, and Mexican Food Done Right
Naomi Lowry
Chef who moves between precision and curiosity, resilience in the kitchen, and health challenges
Episode: Salt, Chemo, and Carbonara: Naomi Lowry on Cooking Through the Unimaginable

Hosts

Tawnya Bahr
Host of Straight To The Source
Lucy Allon
Host of Straight To The Source and co-host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • What a cracker for food lovers

    This podcast goes far beyond typical food conversations—it's a heartfelt, insightful journey into the connection between chefs, farmers, and conscious consumers. Tawnya and Lucy have a rare ability to bring out authentic stories from the people who grow, raise, and master the ingredients and food we love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jos Frost
    Australia8 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Inspiring

    Straight to the source makes you feel like you’re sitting at a well-worn kitchen table with hospo friends and family who lived through an exciting life. It’s thoughtful and always leave me inspired.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mchailatte
    Australia8 months ago
  • Super Valuable

    Vital conversations with people that are so generous with their honest insights for the health of our industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Borntomove
    Australia10 months ago

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Guests share honest, valuable insights for the health of the industry and its future.
What listeners love is the heartfelt, insightful take on producers and chefs behind the scenes.
The show feels like sitting at a kitchen table with hospo friends—inspiring and thoughtful.

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Apple Podcasts
#27
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#247
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#129
New Zealand/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#213
Israel/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#246
Taiwan/Arts/Food

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Ep 58: Shaun Christie-David – Food as a Force for Change
Q: What would you say to food producers listening who might have surplus ingredients?
They encourage producers to reach out to join the Plate It Forward movement and consider partnerships that support employment and high-quality meals, with an emphasis on connecting producers to their charitable kitchen and distribution network.
Ep 58: Shaun Christie-David – Food as a Force for Change
Q: How many venues do you have today and what's the expansion plan?
Four restaurants across Colombo, Kabul, Kyiv, and Colcutta, with a plan to expand carefully to build more pathways for staff development and to ensure no end date to employment for team members.
Ep 58: Shaun Christie-David – Food as a Force for Change
Q: How does it actually work in practice across venues and charitable work?
They operate a dual stream: high-quality catering for revenue and regular meals donations through charity partners, cooking thousands of meals weekly and distributing them to grassroots and First Nations communities, with a focus on consistency and quality.
Ep 58: Shaun Christie-David – Food as a Force for Change
Q: How did this big idea come about?
It evolved through lived experience and a desire to respond to circumstances with food, starting with Colombo Social as a tribute to his mother and migrant communities, and growing through crises like Covid into a large, sustained movement.
Ep 58: Shaun Christie-David – Food as a Force for Change
Q: With Plate It Forward, could you describe what Plate It Forward is?
It's a hospitality group focused on creating the world we want through food by employing people who would otherwise be out of work and feeding communities that are hungry, integrating social impact directly into the restaurant and catering model.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight To The Source

What is Straight To The Source about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership, sourcing, and sustainability in the food industry, with conversations that thread through producer relationships, regional dining, and hospitality leadership. Guests span chefs, restaurateurs, nutrition scientists, and industry founders, sharing practical insights on provenance, mentorship, kitchen culture, and scaling operations while keeping purpose-driven storytelling at the core. A notable strength is the emphasis on direct producer connections, regional Australian food movements, and the human side of hospitality leadership, making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable strategies and authentic industry perspectives.

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1. Anna Polyviou
2. Remy Davis
3. Sue Heward
4. Frank Heward
5. Sharon Winsor
6. Mike Bennie
7. Alex Prichard
8. Amber Doig

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