Hospitality Legends

Every year, Melbourne Food and Wine celebrates a handful of outstanding Victorian hospitality talent, inviting them to take their place in our Hall of Fame.

They are our Legends and Trailblazers, and they shape the way we eat, drink, and think in Victoria.

Brought to you by Hostplus, The Hospitality Legends series shines a spotlight on the inspiring stories of some of our Legends and Trailblazers, offering a unique glimpse into their worlds. Discover how they’ve faced challenges with resilience, stayed true to their values, and forged their own paths to success – leaving a lasting, positive impact on the hospitality community and beyond.

• Thi Le, Jeow, Anchovy, Ca Com 
• Caterina Borsato, Caterina’s Cucina e Bar
• Kathleen Quealy, Quealy Winemakers 

Get to know winemaker Kathleen Quealy in episode three of Hospitality Legends

A home-grown pioneer of alternative grapes and winemaking techniques, Kathleen Quealy is a true gamechanger in the world of Australian wine. She’s the godmother of skin-contact wine in this country, popularised the local growing of new varieties and is a powerful voice for positive change in the industry. “I think the wine industry has a huge opportunity to champion important changes and propositions that are going to help us live in a better world,” she says.
Get to know Kathleen in episode three of Hospitality Legends, brought to you by Hostplus.

Get to know Caterina Borsato in episode two of Hospitality Legends

Caterina Borsato has carved out her career by doing things her way. Her Italian restaurant, Caterina’s Cucina e Bar, has been a stalwart of Melbourne’s hospitality community for several decades – until a flood brought it to a standstill.⁠
But Caterina isn’t the type to give up easily. With a long game in play, get to know Caterina Borsato in episode three of Hospitality Legends brought to you by Hostplus.

Get to know banh mi gamechanger Thi Le in episode one of Hospitality Legends

Thi Le might be the best thing to have happened to Vietnamese food in recent memory. She’s the creative force behind Anchovy, a restaurant that took Vietnamese food to bold new places. And when lockdown came along, she flipped the script, starting Ca Com, a banh mi business that has changed the game and become an essential part of Victorian hospitality.
Get to know Thi, winner of the 2023 Hostplus Trailblazer Award, and the positive impact she’s had on the way we eat and think about Vietnamese food in episode one of Hospitality Legends.