Danni Butson
CHAIRPERSON
David Dorsett-Lynn
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Susan Boland
TREASURER
ABOUT THE TABLE
Since 2004, the Chefs Long Table Lunch has grown from a bold community idea into one of the South West’s most iconic and anticipated annual events. Supported by a small but passionate volunteer committee, the inaugural lunch was held near the Bunbury silos under large umbrellas, welcoming around 200 guests.
Today, “The Table” hosts more than 280 attendees beneath a grand marquee, showcasing the very best of South West produce. At its heart, the event exists to support local communities and not-for-profit organisations, engage volunteers in meaningful community service, and celebrate the region’s chefs, producers and hospitality talent.
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Brooke Cochrane
CHEFS COORDINATOR
Glenn Doust
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Adrian Pike
LOGISTICS
Laura Ralph
TICKETING COORDINATOR
Andrew Roberts
SPONSORSHIP OFFICER
Gemma Chapman
AUCTION COORDINATOR
Sammi Aldis
EVENT COORDINATOR
Kate Whitcher
BENEFICIARIES OFFICER
Ashleigh Atkinson
SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER
Cassie Ward
FLOOR MANAGER
David Byatt
DIGITAL OFFICER
LEONIE KERSHAW
Leonie is the visionary founder of the Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch, an event that began as a simple idea shared over coffee and has since grown into one of the South West’s most anticipated community celebrations.
An award-winning caterer and passionate advocate for regional food, Leonie has dedicated more than two decades working with the committee to bring together the South West’s finest chefs, producers and volunteers to create an extraordinary long-table banquet that delights guests while raising vital funds for local charities and community groups.
An award-winning caterer and passionate advocate for regional food, Leonie has dedicated more than two decades working with the committee to bring together the South West’s finest chefs, producers and volunteers to create an extraordinary long-table banquet that delights guests while raising vital funds for local charities and community groups.
VOLUNTEERS
The Chefs Long Table Lunch is powered by an incredible network of volunteers drawn from across the South West and Western Australian community. Each year, local service clubs, community groups, schools and businesses come together to help bring “The Table” to life.
Some of our long term volunteer partners include:
- Bunbury Geographe Senior Citizens Centre
- Zonta Club of Bunbury
- HMAS Stirling
- Bunbury Sea Rescue