TESTIMONIALS

“ Absolutely loved this event. Gillian Hirst was indeed the highlight. What a career! LOVED your stories, Gillian. Please write a book!”

 

-Kelly Mansfield, Brisbane

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"Gillian we can't thank you enough for shining the light on our kitchen. We are in profit for the first time!"

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-Susan & Rob Cafe Owners Brisbane
 

“MC gigs are a dream when your keynote speaker is as hilarious as she is accomplished. Bravo Gillian Hirst.”

 

-Kirsten MacGregor, Brisbane

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"Gillian provided invaluable insight into the true matrix of our kitchen operations. We are now confident that every decision made is informed, calculated and taking our business in the desired direction."

 

-Stuart C , Brisbane Multi site Restaurateur  

 

“Gillian Hirst was just amazing today.  Just by telling her story that so many of us can relate to. Gillian reinforced what can be done and how far we have come.”

 

-Yvette D”Ath Attorney-General QLD

 

“Gillian gave everyone in the audience just a snippet that it’s not just about how good you are but that you have to take on all those things the world throws at you.

An absolute icon of Queensland cuisine.”

 

-Bernie Hogan CEO Queensland Hotel Association

 

“ I could listen to her all day. I wanted to continue to listen and hear what happened in the 90’s the 00’s and beyond. She’s a trailblazer for women of today.”

 

-Melissa Porter, Brisbane

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"The first thing Gillian said to us is “you have to break an egg to make a cake”.  It sums up the journey we went on with Gillian. The sense of relief of having someone skilled in navigating  us through how we can optimise our commercial kitchen is invaluable. Gillian was able to engaged our staff with respect and with authority to identify key strengths and development areas and provide us with direction & recommendations of what to do next to create a successful operation.  Grateful for the knowledge, expertise and guidance we received"
-Peter & Kelly, Graceville

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