Big Cheese with Byron Bay Fine Food Festival’s Remy Tancred

Big Cheese with Byron Bay Fine Food Festival’s Remy Tancred

In this week’s Big Cheese, we get the lowdown on Remy Tancred, Director of Byron Bay Fine Food & Beverage Festival.

The great thing about my job is…

The flexibility I have in creating my own thing. Working for myself means I have no one to answer to.

The challenge for industry is…

Gaining sponsorship for events cab be very challenging, especially in a regional area where we already have a few major festivals and events.

My greatest achievement is…

Aside from my three children, it would be a continued growth in audiences for my Sample Food Festival over the past 7 years.

The biggest thing in MICE this year will be…

I’ve pulled together our region’s best chefs for the inaugural Byron Bay Fine Food & Beverage Festival being held at Elements of Byron resort on June 3. Each will be sharing one signature plate with our guests.

Plus, it very exciting that we have 12 amazing Australian wineries coming from all over the country to exhibit their creations along with a huge range of authentic artisan food producers.

I try to relax by…

Watching my kids play sport is generally my only time out. I find it hard to switch off.

I don’t understand why…

There are still people in business who don’t like sharing their knowledge with others.

My favourite venue is…

Gee this is a tough one, I love the new Elements of Byron poolside bar and function space. The Byron at Byron is also a pretty special venue with rainforest spaces.

I’ve always wanted to travel to…

New York.

I am scared to death of…

Sharks! There are plenty in the water where I live.

I can’t live without…

Byron Bay Farmers Market, the best thing about Thursday mornings.

I really wish I had…

Kept that bottle of Grange a little longer.

If I could invite four people to a dinner party, they’d be…

Nelson Mandela and my three best friends

For anyone starting out in the industry one piece of advice I’d give would be ….

Add 25% onto your budget when planning your first event, there are always hidden extra costs.

 

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