The RAA Cooking Demo Stage

Back for another year, the RAA Cooking Demo Stage is your front-row seat to all things delicious at CheeseFest.

Across the weekend, you’ll catch a lineup of chefs, cheesemakers, and flavour-makers sharing their favourite recipes, clever tips, and passion for local produce — live and unscripted. With another appearance from our Master of Fromage, Matt Preston, the program is a blend of practical cooking tips and tricks, and cheeky hijinks from your favourite presenters.

Expect everything from cheesy crowd-pleasers and wine-friendly bites to unexpected pairings and plenty of laughs along the way.

The full schedule drops soon — plan your visit and arrive early to snag a seat!

Demo Stage Schedule

12pm Saturday

Laura Sharrad

Fresh from her spectacular win on MasterChef Australia: Back to Win 2025, Laura Sharrad is bringing her passion, skill, and signature Italian flair to the Cooking Demo Stage.

Known for her pasta mastery, vibrant flavours, and heartfelt approach to food, Laura will share tips, tricks, and stories from her incredible culinary journey—from learning at her nonnas’ side to running two of Adelaide’s most loved restaurants, Fugazzi and Nido.

Don’t miss the chance to see this newly crowned MasterChef champion in action, cooking live and inspiring you to take your own kitchen creations to the next level.

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