A global program providing food industry professionals with knowledge, education, and inspiration about Australian beef and lamb. This is achieved through in-person events and online resources to cultivate ambassadors of Australian red meat.
The Aussie Meat Academy (AMA) educates and develops UK chefs in getting the best results from Aussie Beef and Aussie Lamb.
We organise workshops and events throughout UK, so keep an eye out for an event taking place near you.
AUSSIE Beef Mates
Aussie Beef Mates is a Meat & Livestock Australia Programme that identifies influential food professionals who are passionate, loyal and committed to actively growing the global profile of Australia and its world class beef. These influential ambassadors will be empowered to inspire a global audience towards Australia, its food, and culture.
What Makes an Aussie Beef Mate?
An Aussie Beef Mate is a food professional that believes Australian Beef is the ideal ingredient that delivers superior consumer satisfaction. Aussie Beef Mates believe Australia is a producer of the highest quality food and have a fondness for the Australian culture.
MEET OUR UK AUSSIE BEEF MATES
AUSSIE LAMBASSADOR
The Lambassador initiative is a global project that identifies influential food professionals who are passionate about cooking with Australian Lamb. The selected chefs partner with Meat & Livestock Australia on a voluntary basis and work together to raise awareness of Australian Lamb around the world.
What makes an Aussie Lambassador?
An Aussie Lambassador is a food professional that is passionate about drawing greater awareness to the versatility and amazing flavour profile of Australian lamb. Introducing the world to the free range, pasture raised, grass-fed, high quality Aussie Lamb.
MEET OUR UK AUSSIE LAMBASSADORS
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Manchester - Lambassador Lamb Masterclass
Lisa Goodwin-Allen (Executive Chef of the Michelin-starred Northcote restaurant) led a lamb masterclass demonstrating the versatility and flavour of Australian lamb.
The Lambassador initiative is proudly supported by the Victorian Government and Tim Dillon, Agent General to the United Kingdom, was in attendance to share what makes Australian lamb a great option for UK chefs.
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Aussie Lambassadors Australian Culinary Journey
UK Lambassadors Abdul Yaseen and Francisco Martinez joined 16 renowned chefs to tour Australia and explore what makes Australia the world’s largest sheepmeat exporter.
Learn MoreAUSSIE MEAT ACADEMY MASTERCLASS
Beef Mates Ioannis Grammenos and Dan Espley and Chef Aaj Fernando hosted a Meat Masterclass showcasing Australian beef and lamb.
MEAT FEAST
Aussie Beef Mate Ioannis Grammenos, Chef Alan Bird and Chef David Lagonell, showcase Australian wagyu, grain fed angus and pasture raised lamb.
Aussie Beef Mates Trip to Australia
See our recent Aussie Beef Mates tour of New South Wales, featuring two great UK chefs.
Lambassador Event in Australia
See our 2023 Lambassador trip to Melbourne.