Beverly Sutherland Smith

Awards and Memberships


  • In 1996, Beverley was inducted as a “Legend” by the Melbourne Food and Wine   Festival. 

  • Beverley was a Foundation Member of The International  Wine and Food   Society (Ladies Branch). 

  • Bailli Regional of the of the Le Chaine des Rotisseurs, the first in the world to be affiliated with London, Victorian Chapter until retirement in 2015.  The Association also ran bi-annual competitions for chefs throughout Australia.  It attracted top chefs, vying for the prestige of Australian Winner, chosen by an elite group of chefs.  The winning chef was promoted, encouraged and supported by Le Chaine des Rotisseurs, Victorian members.  Beverley still supports the past winning chefs.

  • The International  Association of Culinary Professionals – Member since its early conception.

  • Council for Australian Opera (Victoria) – formerly on Council

  • Variety Club Member

  • Zonta Club of Waverley – Fundraiser  

  • Melbourne Zoo Ambassador -  together with a number of television personalities such as Jennifer Keyte and Peter Hitchener.  

  • Received“Good Life” Award from Ross Campbell, 3AW 

  • Awarded the “Andre Simon Bronze Medal” by the International Wine and Food Society for her contribution to the Society.  

  • Beverley was made Honorary Ambassador of the famous Villa d’Este in Lake Como for her work in promoting Italian cuisine with a champagne based drink created in her honour and named the “Beverley d’Este”.