Gluten Free Expo

The Gluten Free Show is proud to announce its partnership with Smeg, the renowned Italian home appliance manufacturer. This collaboration will deliver engaging cooking demonstrations and presentations from talented Smeg Chefs Cassandra Young and Imelda Murphy, taking place in custom made Smeg kitchens for use across both the 3rd and the 4th of May.

Imelda Murphy is an incredible Chef based in Melbourne who has extensive culinary experience and a passion for showcasing Smeg’s high-quality appliances. Originally from Waterford, Ireland, Imelda completed her City and Guilds qualifications and completed her apprenticeship at a major hotel in Waterford City. Upon moving to Australia, she began her journey at the Celtic Club, where she gained experience in the local hospitality scene.

Imelda joined Smeg in 2005 as a Chef Demonstrator, where she became involved in a variety of key events such as trade nights, food and wine festivals at the Langham in Southbank, and demonstrating cooking appliances for multiple brands at the Exhibition Buildings in Carlton. She also assisted both local and overseas chefs during these events. Imelda’s will lead hands-on cooking presentations at the Gluten Free Lifestyle Show, demonstrating the full range of Smeg appliances to create delicious gluten-free dishes.

Joining Imelda is Cassandra Young, an experienced professional Smeg chef with a diverse background in culinary and kitchen appliance industries. Cassandra worked in various restaurants and cafes before transitioning to selling kitchen appliances in 2009, where she discovered her passion for educating others through cooking demonstrations. Cassandra has had the opportunity to travel across Australia, demonstrating and training at major events such as the Good Food & Wine Show, Meatstock, and Flower & Garden Shows.

Cassandra has also worked alongside the renowned Heston Blumenthal and his team at The Fat Duck, as well as iconic chefs like Neil Perry and Bart Beek. With over 15 years of experience in kitchen appliance demonstrations and training, Cassandra is known for being passionate, engaging, and dedicated to sharing her genuine love for the culinary arts. Cassandra will be holding engaging presentations at the Gluten Free Lifestyle Show, inspiring creativity in Gluten Free Expo gluten-free cooking and showcase the innovation of Smeg products.

With the experience of Smeg Chefs Imelda and Cassandra, this partnership between the Gluten Free Lifestyle Show and Smeg promises to be an exciting and engaging experience for all attendees.