The heart of our kitchen · Austrian traditions
From Linz
to Sydney.
A master chef's knowledge, passed on to Chef Steph.
Great Austrian cooking is about more than a recipe. It's about experience, family tradition and the little secrets that make a dish truly special.
A culinary connection
Meet Johann Parnreiter.
Johann Parnreiter is a retired award winning master chef from Linz, Austria — a city with a rich food heritage and a long appreciation for traditional cooking.
Over a career in the kitchen, a master chef develops knowledge that cannot always be captured in a cookbook: the balance of flavours, the importance of timing and the small details that bring a dish together.
Johann has generously shared some of his culinary secrets and experience with Chef Steph.
Tradition meets passion
Passing on the secrets.
For Chef Steph, a professionally trained chef with Austrian heritage, learning from an experienced Austrian master chef is a meaningful connection to the cuisine she loves.
Johann's advice and techniques complement Steph's professional training, family recipes and commitment to preparing traditional Austrian favourites with care.
“Some of the most valuable cooking traditions are the ones passed personally from one chef to another.”
It's a reminder that authentic food is shaped not only by ingredients, but by the people who share their knowledge.
A taste of Austria
Keeping traditions alive in Sydney.
At the Austrian Club Restaurant in Frenchs Forest, Chef Steph celebrates the hearty flavours and warm hospitality of Austria.
From freshly prepared schnitzels and traditional European favourites to homemade desserts, the kitchen brings together professional skill, family heritage and the wisdom shared by chefs like Johann.
It's food made with pride, meant to be enjoyed together.
With appreciation
Danke schön, Johann.
Our sincere thanks to Johann Parnreiter for sharing some of his treasured culinary knowledge with Chef Steph and helping keep Austrian cooking traditions alive in Sydney.
