“In my classroom, there's no right or wrong - just learning curves where we explore, make mistakes and learn together." This philosophy drives everything Alex does as a cookery tutor. With nearly 20 years across Australia, Vietnam and New Zealand, Alex transforms kitchen anxiety into culinary mastery through hands-on learning that celebrates every breakthrough moment."

From commercial kitchens to food photography and consulting, Alex brings real industry knowledge to your learning experience. Your mistakes become stepping stones, your questions spark discovery, and your individual journey gets the personal attention it deserves. Alex keeps learning fun and relatable, helping every student embrace their own culinary story.

Qualifications:

Master of Gastronomy (AUT, 2018)
Bachelor of Culinary Management (William Angliss Institute, 2014)
Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management (Swinburne University, 2011)
Certificate III Commercial Cookery (Swinburne University, 2010)

xuan.bachtran@scgnz.org

Our people

Chef Alex Xuan-Bach Tran

Diamond Taimani

Dr. Lamia Ismail