Truffle Hunting in Ballarat this Winter

When Liam Downes dons his apron, he has one goal in mind - to make other people happy.

Thinking back to his childhood, food always played an important role in his life – bringing loved ones together and instilling joy.

“From a young age I had dreams of being a chef,” Liam says. “Food has always been a massive part of my life.”

“My family would always make people happy with food and the driving force behind my work is to cook food I think people want, from the heart.”

Liam is one of Ballarat’s most lauded chefs. With 23 years of experience, he started off his hospitality career at Craig’s Royal Hotel before moving onto stints at the likes of the Novotel in Creswick, and Sofitel and Number Eight in Melbourne city.

More recently, the award-winning chef took on the reins as executive chef at local haunts Moon and Mountain, the hatted Ragazzone, Wayward Winery and Earl’s Deli – harnessing his love for hearty, soulful fare and serving up some of the finest dishes the city had to offer.

Learn More: https://hotelballarat.com.au/truffle-hunting-in-ballarat-this-winter/