Conviction Kitchen (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Reality television |
| Founded | 22 February 2011 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Key people | Ian Curley (chef), Lisa Parker (restaurant manager) |
| Products | Reality TV show |
Conviction Kitchen (Australia) is a reality television program adapted from the Canadian original, documenting the journey of former offenders as they receive training in restaurant management. Broadcast by the Seven Network, the show debuted on 22 February 2011 and showcased Melbourne-based chef Ian Curley alongside restaurant manager Lisa Parker, who served as guides.
Initially reluctant to join, Curley felt there were enough culinary personalities on TV; however, he accepted due to a personal connection, having experienced juvenile conviction and detention in England himself. The format included a two-week training period followed by six weeks of practical work at Bistro Three, a functioning restaurant located within Brisbane's Emporium centre. Participants were designated roles either in the kitchen or front-of-house, compensated with minimum wage plus gratuities.
At the conclusion of the series, two contestants—Anastasia (kitchen) and Silene (front of house)—were offered employment with Curley at his European-style restaurant. Additional contestants Kristy and Troy also secured jobs through Curley's assistance.
Contestants
| Name | Age | Duration incarcerated | Offense leading to conviction | Selected for program | Assigned role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian | 27 | 12 months | break and enter | yes | front of house |
| Anastasia | 19 | 6 months | theft | yes | kitchen |
| Anthony | 18 | 18 months probation | break and enter | yes | kitchen |
| Belinda | 35 | 18 months probation | fraud | yes | front of house |
| Craig | break and enter | no | |||
| David | 22 | 4 months | driving offences | yes | front of house |
| James | no | ||||
| Jared | 27 | 5 years | break and enter | yes | kitchen |
| Josh | 25 | 5 years | burglary | yes | kitchen |
| Kristy | 25 | 6 months probation | fraud | yes | kitchen |
| Kylie | 34 | 1 year | dangerous driving | no | |
| Lisa | 27 | 9 months | fraud | yes | front of house |
| Mirjana | 45 | 8 years | trafficking | yes | front of house |
| Rebecca |
yes |
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| Silene | 37 | 1 year | drug offences | yes | front of house |
| Takuna |
assault no |
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| Troy | 39 | 8 years | yes | kitchen |
See also
- Conviction Kitchen (Canada)