Book Event - Chefs Eat Canberra, by Chris Hansen

Join us at Paperchain for a book event with Chris Hansen, author of Chefs Eat Canberra.


This is a free event but please arrive early if you would like to sit during the event as we have limited seating.


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info@paperchainbookstore.com.au

or phone 6295 6723

Chefs Eat Canberra is both a cookbook and a food guide to the best dishes that the best chefs like to eat in Canberra. We asked the chefs, what do they love to eat on their nights off and their nights out? This book pays homage to the top dishes in town, as nominated by Canberra’s top chefs and restaurateurs. The recipes are included so that you can recreate the best of the best, at home.

Written by retired restaurateur and current Canberra Times restaurant reviewer, Chris Hansen, the book features the history of Canberra restaurants, as well as the beautiful photography of Ashley St George and hundreds of tips, recommendations and unique insights from the industry itself. 

Described by Her Canberra as a ‘310 page foodie bible… the book provides something for everyone, from 30 profiles of our band of celebrated chefs, the hatted ones, the viral ones, the mould-breaking ones as well as a beautifully crafted history of who came before – the pioneers, rule-breakers, and families who helped feed our fledgling capital and provided the inspiration for it to grow’.

Chris Hansen’s diverse background in restaurant management, entrepreneurship, consulting, and food journalism positions him as the ideal candidate to compile a book on Canberra's culinary scene. With his extensive experience, he possesses the unique ability to reminisce about the restaurants of the past while also supporting and highlighting the newer establishments, people and signature dishes that contribute to the city's evolving gastronomic landscape. His hospitality skills provide him with insights into the operational aspects of restaurants, enabling him to understand the challenges and successes that shape each dining establishment. As a restaurateur himself, Chris intimately understands the intricacies of running a successful restaurant. 

Chris's more recent work as a food journalist adds another layer of depth to his expertise. His ability to critically evaluate culinary experiences, articulate flavours, and convey the essence of dining through words makes him adept at capturing the essence of Canberra's dining culture in a compelling narrative. 

In every dish, in every restaurant, there lies a piece of Canberra's history. As we look to the future, let us continue to celebrate our diverse culinary heritage and embrace the journey that lies ahead and the memories that are created along the way.