Pinoy chefs showcase ‘Flavours of Freedom’ in celebration of Philippine Independence Day in Melbourne

A Filipino culinary experience will take place in Melbourne in celebration of Independence Day, titled ‘Flavours of Freedom’.

Chef Rolando Laudico, Chef Jac Laudico of Guevarras restaurant, together with Chef Fhred Batalona from Melbourne, showcase Filipino cuisines at the 'Flavours of Freedom' culinary experience. Credit: TJ Correa

Key Points

• Flavours of Freedom aims to feature delicious Filipino cuisine using Australian produce and to serve it not only to the Filipino community but to the entirety of Australia.
• This event is supported by the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne and the Philippine Department of Tourism, along with the Filipino Chefs Association of Victoria.

'Flavours of Freedom' will happen on the 12th and 13th of June to celebrate the Philippine Independence Day in Melbourne. The event on the 12th of June 2024  is a collaboration among chefs from the Philippines, namely Chef Rolando Laudico, better known as Chef Lau, and Chef Jac Laudico of Guevarras restaurant, together with Chef Fhred Batalona from Melbourne. 

On June 13, it will be held at Fables Melbourne, where Chef Laudico will be joined by Chef Morris Danzen, Michael Pastrana, Princess Uy, and Marc Nacua.

Chef Rolando Laudico, Chef Jac Laudico of Guevarras restaurant, together with Chef Fhred Batalona from Melbourne, showcase Filipino cuisines at the 'Flavours of Freedom' culinary experience. Credit: TJ Correa