ALLA WOLF TASKER 

The driving force behind Lake House in Daylesford Victoria, one of Australia's most highly regarded gourmet retreats, Alla Wolf Tasker has seen her role evolve from Executive Chef to restaurateur and hotelier.

She continues to be dedicated and passionate about the development of contemporary cuisine in Australia and the training of young chefs and remains at the helm of a team of creative and dedicated young chefs who under her guidance continue to impress even the worldliest travellers with the unique Lake House style.  In over two decades of its existence Lake House has collected virtually every significant national hospitality award and several international ones as well.

Always committed to the development of excellence in regional food and wine product in Australia, Alla has served on many regional marketing and economic development committees.  She is a director of the board of Tourism Victoria, a member of the Victorian Food & Wine Tourism Council and participates on the Marketing Taskforce for the Restaurant and Caterer's Industry Agenda.  A proud proponent of regional produce, Alla is a founding convenor of her region's Daylesford and Macedon Produce Group.  In 2003 the Melbourne Food and Wine festival awarded Alla the title of 'Living Legend' and Alla is also the recipient of the Age Good Food Guide Award for Professional Excellence.  On Australia Day 2007 Alla was honoured with an Order of Australia medal for her passion and contribution to hospitality and tourism.

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