Speaker Profile

Lucy Allon brings over 20 years of food and hospitality industry experience and expertise to her role as Co-Founder & Director at Straight To The Source, a renowned food and beverage consultancy.

Her career highlights include owning and managing three award-winning Sydney restaurants, presenting at the prestigious James Beard Foundation, and co-founding Appetite for Excellence, a renowned awards program for emerging Australian hospitality talent.

As Project Manager of the delicious. Produce Awards, Lucy collaborates with top chefs like Maggie Beer, Peter Gilmore, Josh Niland & Jo Barrett to showcase Australia's finest primary and artisan producers.

She actively participates in global food events as a panelist and host, engaging with industry legends like Marco Pierre White and Rick Stein.

With extensive project leadership expertise and leveraging her vast experience and industry network, Lucy ensures that each endeavour she is involved in is enriched to its fullest potential.