Chef's Corner
2023/6/15
Welcome to Chef's Corner where we will highlight some of the activities of Consul-General Tokuda's executive chef, Mr KODERA Hirofumi.
Profile
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NAME: KODERA Hirofumi (小寺博文) FROM: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan CUISINE: Japanese EDUCATION: BA (English Language and Communication), Kansai Gaidai University |
Photos - a selection
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Chef Kodera had the opportunity to prepare a dinner held on the occasion of the visit to Sydney by Dr SEN Genshitsu, Grand Master of Urasenke Chado. |
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Canapés for the Sydney Consular Women's Club event |
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Canapés and food for Japanese Sake Seminar: A Japan Brand Promotional Event |
Activities
In the media

Chef Kodera appears in the May & June 2023 issue of "日豪プレス NICHIGO PRESS". See p.12 of the printed magazine or read via our share on Facebook.
Japanese Chef’s Chat

On 27 February, the Consul-General's chef Kodera Hirofumi was invited to join a monthly learning event for professional chefs “Japanese Chef’s Chat”, which was held for the first time after a year and a half.
At the event, Chef Kodera demonstrated how to prepare Kinmedai (Alfonsino/red bream) - both grilled and steamed.
You can watch the video here.