Meet the Chef: Greg Piner, No7 Balmac
Greg Piner used to watch chefs at work at the local Rūnanga pub, while helping to make ice cream sundaes as an eight year…
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Meet the Chef: Jayson Daquiz Cruz, Monsoon
Jayson Daquiz Cruz is the 38-year old Head Chef of Monsoon Bar + Restaurant. Born in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, a province North of the…
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Meet the Chef: Tim Keates, Earl
After travelling through Eurasia and Australia, Tim Keates settled in his hometown of Christchurch where he started his career as a kitchen hand. An…
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Meet the Chef: Chris Scott, Sherwood Queenstown
Chris Scott is a highly skilled and accomplished Executive Chef bringing his culinary expertise to Sherwood, an eco-friendly hotel and restaurant showcasing panoramic views…
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Meet the Food Truck: The Hungry Monkey
Born and raised in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia, Lynn Wong is the owner/operator of The Hungry Monkey food truck. Lynn’s deep Malaysian…
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Meet the Chef: Chef Billy, Meliá Chiang Mai
With more than 27 years experience in the hospitality industry, Suksant Chutinthratip – known as Chef Billy – finds being a chef a rewarding…
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Meet the Chef: Simon Levy, Inati
From a childhood helping to run his father’s market stall, and working in kitchens since 13 years of age, to Head Chef at Gordon…
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Meet the Chef: ADJØ
Having worked on all sides of the hospitality industry for almost 15 years, both Caitlin Holloway and Jonas Jessen Hansen felt they had learned…
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Meet the Chef: Carlo Noel Buenaventura, Bar Magda
Born and raised in Davao, the main city of Mindanao in the Southern Philippines, Carlo Noel Buenaventura grew up in a diverse food culture….
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Meet the Chef: Lisa Quarrie, Hayes Common
Lisa Quarrie grew up in Auckland and has always loved food and cooking. Since her first job washing dishes at a deli in Newmarket,…
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Meet the Chef: Nic Watt, INCA Ponsonby
“I am an Aussie born Kiwi… no need to stop reading now…” Nic Watt grew up in East Auckland and made a conscious decision…
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Meet the Chef: Fred Wong, Pōni
Fred Wong is the man behind Pōni, the Asian inspired all-day eatery in the Commercial Bay Precinct, Auckland. Wong was born and raised in…
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