Victoria University Charity Dinner with Philippe Mouchel

Attend a special charity dinner, curated by renowned guest chef Philippe Mouchel and hosted by Victoria University’s Hospitality, Events and Cookery students.

The evening will feature a multi-course menu, offering guests high-quality cuisine in a unique learning environment. In this setting, VU students will showcase their skills in designing and delivering a professional hospitality experience.

A unique menu paired with a worthy cause

Guests will enjoy:

• a five‑course degustation menu
• matched wines carefully selected to complement each course
• insights into Philippe Mouchel’s culinary philosophy and career
• a meaningful opportunity to support mental health in hospitality.

Proceeds from the event will support The Burnt Chef Project, a global initiative focused on improving mental health and wellbeing within the hospitality industry. The event brings together industry, community and education to support an important cause while highlighting emerging talent.

Chef Philippe Mouchel

Philippe Mouchel, one of Australia’s most respected French chefs, brings decades of global experience shaped by his early training under culinary legend Paul Bocuse. His career spans acclaimed roles in Japan, Hong Kong and Melbourne, where he has led multiple award-winning restaurants and earned consistent industry recognition. 

After opening the Paul Bocuse restaurant in Melbourne in 1991, Mouchel went on to helm celebrated venues including Langton's, The Brasserie, and PM 24, each known for refined technique and warm, generous cooking. Today he leads his eponymous restaurant, Philippe, showcasing traditional yet contemporary French cuisine that uses seasonal, ethically sourced ingredients.

His vision is to deliver food that is honest, flavour-focused, and grounded in French craft – dishes that are both comforting and sophisticated, served with the precision and passion that define his long-standing career.