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TALA chef henry Onesemo takes centre stage at MICHELIN ceremony in South Australia. Kimberley Dixon October 15, 2026 TALA Chef, Henry Onesemo has represented New Zealand's hospitality industry at Australia's first MICHELIN Guide ceremony, joining an international line-up of chefs for the launch of the inaugural MICHELIN Guide South Australia. Onesemo was invited to cook at the prestigious Adelaide event, bringing a taste of Samoa to South Australia's milestone night for the restaurant industry on October 14. He appeared alongside chef Alvin Leung of Hong Kong's Two MICHELIN Star restaurant Bo Innovation, as well as South Australian chefs Alanna Sapwell of Esmay, Dan Moss of Skillogalee Barrel House and Duncan Welgemoed of Africola. The invitation follows Onesemo's involvement in New Zealand's inaugural MICHELIN ceremony in June, where Auckland restaurant TALA was awarded One MICHELIN Star and Onesemo and his team prepared dishes for guests. Henry Onesemo grew up in Samoa and the dishes at TALA are inspired by his Samoan heritage. He combines traditional cooking with modern techniques to bring the flavours and food stories of Samoa's villages and street stalls to life in new and unexpected ways. Celebrating South Australian chefs. For the chef, the Adelaide ceremony offered an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of fellow hospitality operators without the anticipation of waiting to hear his own restaurant's name announced. "I know just how special it is for a restaurant to be recognised by MICHELIN and we're thrilled for all those awarded last night," Onesemo said. "It was also really nice to be here knowing that we didn't have to worry about whether our name would be called out!" The launch of the South Australian guide marks another significant development in the MICHELIN Guide's expansion, bringing international attention to the region's dining scene. For TALA, Onesemo's invitation reinforces his Auckland restaurant's growing international profile following its One MICHELIN Star recognition, while highlighting the role New Zealand chefs can play in major international hospitality events. TALA offers a multi-course experience were traditional flavours are reinterpreted in creative ways, delivering a deeply personal and immersive dining journey.

Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state. 3 hours ago Florence Freeman Australia has been awarded its first Michelin stars, with 11 restaurants in the state of South Australia receiving the distinction. Magill Estate Restaurant in Adelaide was the only venue to receive two stars, while 10 others were awarded one star each. South Australia's government paid for incognito inspectors to visit the state, according to national broadcaster ABC, which is why no spots have been recognised in other parts of the country. The announcement comes more than a century after the Michelin Guide was first published in France and following years of unsuccessful attempts to bring it to Australia. Michelin has approached the national tourism board about bringing the guide to the country more than once, with no luck. South Australia decided to go it alone and pursued its own deal. The state government has not disclosed how much it paid, but Tourism Minister Emily Bourke defended the investment in an interview with ABC News. "It is enabling us to create a tourism destination and put us on the world map," she said. The move follows Michelin's expansion into New Zealand, which became the first destination in Oceania to feature in the guide in July, agreeing to pay NZ$6.3m (£2.7m; $3.5m) over three years for its inclusion. Created by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in 1900, the guide was originally designed to encourage motorists to travel - ultimately boosting their core business of selling tyres. It offered drivers maps and recommendations for places to eat and stay, before evolving into one of the best-known names in restaurant recognition. Michelin stars were introduced in 1926 and have since become a major distinction for chefs and restaurants around the world. One star recognises high-quality cooking, two stars indicate excellent cooking worth a detour, while three stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine worth a special journey. Among the one-star recipients is Arkhé in Norwood, which specialises in open-fire cooking, while Aptos in Adelaide serves a tasting menu focused on native Australian ingredients. Here is the full list: Two Michelin stars * Magill Estate Restaurant, Rosslyn Park One Michelin star * Anvers Restaurant, Kangarilla * Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale * Botanic, Adelaide * Arkhé, Norwood * Esmay, Adelaide * Aurora at ILA, Adelaide * Hentley Farm, Seppeltsfield * LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand, Woodside * Aptos, Stirling * Skillogalee Barrel House, Sevenhill The wider guide includes more than 70 other South Australian restaurants, with some recognised through the Bib Gourmand category, which highlights restaurants offering good food at more moderate prices. More on this topic

Michelin launches EV Charge for European fleets. Michelin Connected Fleet has introduced Michelin EV Charge, a new charging solution for corporate fleets. In collaboration with Deftpower, the company is consolidating access to over 1.2 million charging points, billing, and telematics data on a single platform. By Jasmin Apitzsch-Krause 14.10.2026 - 12:31 Drivers using Michelin's EV Charge will gain access to more than 1.2 million public charging points across Europe via its charging card and the dedicated app. Using the new application, EV drivers can search for available stations, plan trips, and select suitable charging options. But fleet managers have even more options. For fleet managers, the focus is on simplifying cost control. Michelin promises transparent pricing without additional network fees and, in certain cases, negotiated tariffs. This enables companies to centrally capture and better manage the costs of public charging across different networks. However, the core approach goes beyond classic charging roaming. Michelin EV Charge automatically links charging data with vehicle and telematics data already captured via MyConnectedFleet. This makes it possible for Fleet managers to receive a unified overview of trips, energy consumption, charging statuses, and charging behaviour and identify particularly expensive or inefficient charging processes. The application then makes recommendations for more cost-effective charging practices. Michelin aims to make energy costs - and thus the Total Cost of Ownership of electric fleets - more controllable. Sophie Foucque, CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet, explains that Michelin EV Charge is more than a simple charging solution: "By aggregating charging data with fleet vehicle data, we give companies a more detailed insight into vehicle usage and actionable solutions for bringing energy costs down," she explains. "This new solution gives us more leverage to support fleet managers at each step of their transition to a more sustainable form of mobility by reconciling operational performance and cost control." The technical foundation of Michelin EV Charge is Deftpower's MSP-2.0 platform. The Dutch company offers its technology as a white-label solution for Mobility Service Providers, enabling charging sessions to be initiated, billed, and analysed. Deftpower provides the technical platform. Deftpower also specialises in intelligently controlled charging. The platform is designed to consider a vehicle's expected energy requirements and shift charging sessions to periods when electricity is cheaper or grid demand is lower. In 2025, the company stated that up to two-thirds of a charging session's energy could potentially be shifted away from peak times. In August 2025, Deftpower also secured 12.5 million euros from investors. The capital was earmarked, among other things, for further developing and expanding the charging platform. At that time, the company reported it was already working with more than 40 customers across ten European countries. "Fleet electrification should mean lower costs and less complexity, not more work for drivers and fleet managers," says Deftpower CEO Jacob van Zonneveld. With Michelin Connected Fleet, the platform now gains another major fleet provider as a partner. Michelin points to the growing electrification of commercial fleets. According to the Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer 2026, 57 per cent of surveyed fleets, in Germany, for example, already have electric vehicles, with a further 19 per cent planning to switch to electric vehicles within the next three years. However, as the share of EVs grows, so does the effort required for public charging. Different charging networks, tariffs, and access systems not only complicate usage for drivers but also central cost control. EV Charge within MyConnectedFleet is designed to address this very aspect of fleet electrification. The offering complements Michelin's existing services for electrified fleets. Via MyConnectedFleet, companies can already analyse which vehicles are suitable for electrification based on real-world usage profiles and monitor battery status and range, among other metrics. Beyond Michelin Connected Fleet, the group has long been active in the fleet sector. With Watèa by Michelin, the company has offered comprehensive solutions for the electrification of commercial cars and light commercial vehicles since 2021. Initially focused on battery-electric vehicles, the subscription offering was later expanded to include hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, along with related infrastructure and service solutions. With Michelin EV Charge, the group is now expanding these activities to include a more data-driven approach to public charging. Deftpower, in turn, aims to further develop its MSP-2.0 platform and support additional fleet and mobility providers in the future. 0 comments. about "Michelin launches EV Charge for European fleets"