Johnny Di Francesco – 400 Gradi
Johnny Di Francesco’s passion for pizza started at the back of a pizzeria where he would spend his days washing dishes. But as he…
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NOBU LEE – CLOONEY
From small beginnings working as a kitchen hand to becoming an accomplished chef working at restaurants including L’atelier de Joel Robuchon in Paris and…
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WILLIAM MORDIDO – BUKO
William Mordido has achieved a lot in his short time as a culinary professional. In 2014, when he was just 22 years old, Mordido…
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SHANNON MARTINEZ – SMITH & DAUGHTERS
Becoming a chef was a natural choice for Shannon Martinez. “It was the only thing I’ve ever fully dedicated myself to,” she said. “Cooking…
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PAUL HOWELLS – TWENTY SEVEN STEPS
Twenty Seven Steps has just won Restaurant of the Year at the Christchurch Hospitality Awards for the second time in a row. In fact,…
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ŌRA KING AWARDS: MARK MCALLISTER
Back for its sixth year, the Ōra King Awards recognise the outstanding contributions from chefs working with Ōra King – New Zealand King Salmon’s…
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ŌRA KING AWARDS: ROBERT SIES
Back for its sixth year, the Ōra King Awards recognise the outstanding contributions from chefs working with Ōra King – New Zealand King Salmon’s…
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ŌRA KING AWARDS: PHIL CLARK
Back for its sixth year, the Ōra King Awards recognise the outstanding contributions from chefs working with Ōra King – New Zealand King Salmon’s…
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ŌRA KING AWARDS: HELEN MURPHY
Back for its sixth year, the Ōra King Awards recognise the outstanding contributions from chefs working with Ōra King – New Zealand King Salmon’s…
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ŌRA KING AWARDS: MARK WILSON DIU
Back for its sixth year, the Ōra King Awards recognise the outstanding contributions from chefs working with Ōra King – New Zealand King Salmon’s…
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ŌRA KING AWARDS: ANTONY PAGE
Back for its sixth year, the Ōra King Awards recognise the outstanding contributions from chefs working with Ōra King – New Zealand King Salmon’s…
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MEET THE CHEF // JEAN-MICHEL POULOT, TE WAONUI FOREST RETREAT
Jean-Michel Poulot found his way into cooking through an unexpected avenue – fly fishing. “I used to wander along beautiful rivers collecting wild food…
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