Dane’s passion for exceptional food and wine experiences since his formative years, led him to successfully publish his LBV culinary website in 2009, where his respected insights, opinions and unique skill set were quickly recognised by his peers and peak industry bodies. He was recruited for various reviewing positions, culminating in him being appointed as Chair, Industry Relations prior to his promotion to General Manager and Head of Reviewing in Australia for the respected global food guide Gault&Millau. He was part of the original AussieCuisine Project Team in 2016, and now heads up its revival in 2025.
Dane has judged food and wine at all levels for a diversity of organisations, with his honest and objective assessments valued by both competitors and panels alike, and through this platform and his News For The Food Lover brand he also provides independent consultancy to various hospitality operators to assist them in achieving their full potential. He also currently holds the position of President for the NSW Bailliage of the global food organisation Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, prior to being the Vice-Conseiller Gastronomique and Vice-Argentier. Most recently he judged at the 2024 NSW Wines Sommelier’s Wine List Awards and the 2024 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Fine Food Show. Dane is highly sought after for industry judging and events.
Today, he lives in Sydney, and is a passionate advocate for the industry with his palate, opinions and food critique considered in the top echelon, both in this country and abroad, always firmly believing in the philosophy that the next plate of food could well be that ‘special moment’ that first inspired his journey.
Other information
Apart from publishing a dynamic National website and social media platform that covers all the latest developments in food, beverage, lifestyle and travel LBV offers:
- Professional, respected, and independent evaluation of your Restaurant/Hotel/Cafe/Bar/Catering/Resort
- Available to cover Openings and Media launches
- Existing and New Menu tasting critique
- Help your Business become review ready by understanding the key objectives of critique evaluation systems
- Review cookbooks
- Cover Wine and beverage tastings
- Review travel and lifestyle experiences
- Food and beverage Competition judging (including trade shows)
- Product and equipment evaluation
- Hospitality Consultancy
- Speaking engagements
- Food Guide Reviewing
- Food Guide Consultancy
- Address Culture Issues within your Business
Enquire by email: dane@newsforthefoodlover.com
Or send to:
Dane Richards
PO Box 97
Beverly Hills NSW 2209
