About the Society

Our Purpose & Distinction

Who We Are

An International Society of Gastronomy

The World Gastronomic Society Australia is an incorporated, not-for-profit society devoted to the appreciation, understanding and advancement of the culinary arts.

We bring together connoisseurs, critics, chefs and hosts who share a dedication to excellence at the table — and we recognise their distinction through membership, certification and honours.

Gastronomy
Our Mission

What the Society Stands For

Appreciation

To promote the culture, history and art of gastronomy across Australia and the world.

Recognition

To confer membership, titles and honours upon those of demonstrated distinction.

Advancement

To celebrate excellence through competition, certification and international exchange.

Why World — Why Australia

Rooted in Australia, Reaching Across the World

Established in Australia, the Society draws upon the nation's rich multicultural culinary landscape while extending its vision across the Asia-Pacific and beyond — uniting the great gastronomic cultures of the world under one standard of distinction.