A few days after appearing on the ABC’s “The Cook and the Chef” we’ll see Neil in Melbourne for “The Koala Foundation’s Million Dollar Lunch”.

Held at the Palladium at Crown, this is certainly one of the most prestigious charity luncheons held in the course of the year.  At $10,000 per table, the exclusive guest list includes the who’s who of Australian sport, media, business and entertainment with the goal of raising $1 million for a very special cause – the KOALA (Kids Oncology and Leukaemia Action) Foundation.  http://www.koalafoundation.org.au/

Each and every glass of champagne, premium wine, culinary delight, prize and auction item has been generously donated, and of course the Palladium at Crown itself.

With these extremely generous contributions from sponsors and partners, the lunch has raised a phenomenal $5 million over the last 4 years.  Funds raised in previous years continue to fund various programs to make a real difference to the treatment, care and support of Victoria’s children with cancer and their families.

This year, Neil collaborates with other Crown chefs – Nobu Matsuhisa, Guillaume Brahimi and Philippe Mouchel to serve 500 guests.

All are looking forward to what will surely be a memorable day.