Our History

Small screen, bigger picture

In 1992, a new television food show hit the ABC’s airwaves. With next to no fanfare, the five-minute Consuming Passions presented by Ian Parmenter soon became a major success, selling to 15 countries and screened in South-east Asia through the Asia Pacific network. Recipe collections followed, published in Australia, the UK and Ireland, which have sold close to a million copies.

In response to the show’s popularity, its producers, David Evans and Ian Parmenter formed a company, Consuming Passions Pty Ltd, and soon found their services sought for a number of television and video productions, major events and corporate activities. And demands keep growing …

Corporate Portfolio

Since its formation, Consuming Passions Pty Ltd has carried out work for many organisations, among them:

  • Air Mauritius
  • AMP
  • Australian Government (Austrade, DFAT, Tourism Australia)
  • Australian Major Events (South Australia)
  • Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
  • BBC TV (UK)
  • Club Med
  • Dairy Australia
  • Darwin Seafood Festival
  • Eventscorp (Western Australia)
  • Hayman Island Resort
  • Heart Foundation of Australia
  • International Association of Culinary Professionals
  • Jacob’s Creek
  • KLM
  • Meat and Livestock Australia
  • QANTAS
  • South Australian Government (Tourism)
  • Southcorp (Australia and USA)
  • Urbex (Australia’s largest home builder)
  • Whitsundays Tourism
  • West Australian Fisheries
  • Wrest Point Casino
 

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    Great Recipes

    A selection of Great Australian Recipes by renowned chef and television presenter Ian Parmenter. These recipes highlight the unique style of Australian Cooking.

    Nashi Cheese Salad

    A great way of stretching a great cheese a long way in this salad, which is a lovely summer’s luncheon dish. The cheese is served with nashi fruit, celery, capsicum, and nuts along with a dressing of mango, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard.

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