A genuine food expert, it’s rare to work with someone who can deliver on a culinary idea with such depth and colour.
Professor Nicholas Georges - Director Food and Agriculture Innovation (Monash University VIC)
The SttS podcast casts the net wide, catching the sharpest minds in hospitality
Tony Panetta - Trippas White Group
I want Tawnya and Lucy’s industry black book. Straight To The Source is hospitality’s unofficial matchmaking service.
Andre Sandison - Leading Pastry Chef
For years, Straight To The Source has been the benchmark for connecting chefs with Australia’s producers, from my first truffle hunt more than 13 years ago to today.
They know the people, the produce and the stories behind it.
They don’t just know the source. They are the source.
Martin Boetz - Short Grain Restaurant
Need a hard-to-find ingredient? A trusted supplier? A straight answer on what’s happening in the market? They know who to call, where to look and how to get it done. They understand kitchens, producers and the realities of hospitality. Their consulting is practical, sharp and seriously well connected, and the podcast brings that knowledge to a much bigger audience.
Christopher The - Hearth Bakery & Cafe
Tawnya and Lucy have levelled up Straight To The Source with a podcast we never knew we were missing but absolutely needed.
Danny Russo - Russolini Group
I’ve been part of the Straight To The Source network since starting Singing Magpie Produce, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support, strategic insight and genuine advocacy they’ve given us along the way. Their ability to connect producers with the right people, broaden our reach and offer practical, trusted advice has been invaluable. Straight To The Source genuinely champions producers and the stories behind Australian food.
Sue Heward - Singing Magpie Produce
I’ve worked with Tawnya Bahr and the Straight To The Source team for years across consulting, facilitation and ingredient sourcing. They understand the industry, they know the people, and they know how to make things happen. The podcast has taken that influence even further. Sharp, trusted, real and deeply connected to Australian food and hospitality.
Markus Werner - Culinary Director, Delaware North
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Straight To The Source on a number of projects, as well as being a guest on their podcast. They are genuine advocates for the industry: grounded, inclusive and trusted across the food and hospitality community. Whether through their consultancy work or the podcast, they bring people together, ask the right questions and create meaningful connections.
A rare duo, for sure.
Simon Sandall - Boronia Kitchen and Bar
A podcast that gets hospitality. Insightful, grounded, and inclusive. I have worked with STTS on many projects and can rely on their industry knowledge and ability to cut through the noise.
Zach Ahrens - SSP Group
Tawnya and Lucy bring the heart of the industry to the mic and a depth of experience that’s been trusted for years. They have built a company and team that we consider to be strong industry partners.
Wayne Viles - UNOX Australia
This podcast feels like sitting in on the conversations we all wish we had time for Smart, warm, and always inspiring. Smart, warm, and always inspiring