Meet Our Chefs

All demonstrations are held in the Miele Kitchen, Fruit and Vegetable Hall

Thursday Cooking Demonstrations - 10.00am - 2.00pm

Jackie Middleton

Food stylist, writer, cooking demonstrator and menu consultant

Jackie Middleton A self-confessed food nerd; Jackie works with food on all levels; styling, writing, consulting and cooking. With a long history in the restaurant industry from large five star hotels to boutique dining rooms, Jackie has taken the best of it to forge a career as a freelance food stylist and menu designer. Jackie now brings "a home cooks perspective - with a savvy edge" to the Prahran Market cooking demonstrations. With a passion for whole foods, cooked seasonally and served with health focused awareness, Jackie takes the best of tradition and melds it with new food trends.

Talking with people about food is a serendipitous pastime so Jackie is excited to be sharing recipes and food tips at Prahran Market.

Victoria Smith

Lover and appraiser of all things food and wine

Victoria Smith

With an unfaltering enthusiasm for the ingredients and preparation of creating her next meal, there is no question or doubt of the passion that goes into this "foodies" day.

With over 10 years experience within the hospitality, catering & events industry, Victoria's excitement and interest for food has always been a key driver which began in her early career days in Lorne, and certainly remains a steadfast attribute today. In 2009, Victoria launched her Melbourne based business "Eloise Smith" bringing her commitment for wholesome food to your table through "Thursday Nite Dinners".

Victoria is delighted to be part of the Prahran Market cooking demonstration team; which is another way to share her wealth of knowledge about food trends, seasonality, cooking styles and delicious experiences - with the fresh food and produce available at Prahran Market.

Louise Harper

Louise Harper honed her cooking skills under the supervision of Good Morning Australia's best chefs. She worked with Gabriel Gate, Toby Puttock, Jacques Reymond and Elizabeth Chong for eleven years.

Louise left television in 2006 to spend more time in her sculpture studio. She has been a practicing artist for over twenty years, and exhibits regularly.

During the last four years she has been cooking and assisting in cooking demonstrations for Aga/Rayburn, Westfield Fresh Tips Fast, Cleavers Organic Meats, and now, Prahran Market.