PAUL LIMACHER, CHEF DE CUISINE CHAMELEON RESTAURANT, INTERCONTINENTAL WELLINGTON
Chef Paul Limacher has collected a range of awards for his cuisine abilities during a career that has seen him leading several top Wellington…
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ANDREW MAY, HEAD CHEF AND OWNER, AMAYJEN – THE RESTAURANT, FEILDING
Originally from Palmerston North, Andrew May has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. At the end of 1992, he moved to…
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RICHARD PONDER, SOUS CHEF, SALT ON THE WATERFRONT AT THE WATERFRONT HOTEL, NEW PLYMOUTH
At just 16, Richard Ponder started working in a kitchen in a small restaurant in his local town in the Midlands in the UK…
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MAT MCLEAN, HEAD CHEF / OWNER, PALATE RESTAURANT, HAMILTON
Regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading chefs and with Palate being one of the country’s most awarded restaurants, Mat McLean is a chef…
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TU FEARN, HEAD CHEF, WHITE + WONGS, AUCKLAND
Born in Christchurch from Scottish and Maori decent, Tu Fearn moved to the upper north Island with his family when he was ten and…
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ALEX AITKEN, HEAD CHEF, MOLTEN RESTAURANT AND MOLTEN WINE BAR, AUCKLAND
Prior to his current role at Molten, chef Alex Aitken worked under award-winning executive chef Ben Bayly at the Grove as junior sous chef….
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LOGAN COATH, HEAD CHEF, ARCHIVE BAR & BISTRO, MUDBRICK, WAIHEKE
After training at Auckland University School of Hospitality and Tourism, Logan Coath started his career at Moka Restaurant in West Auckland. He has travelled…
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GIULIO STURLA, Owner, Chef at Roots Restaurant
Owner and chef at Roots Restaurant in Lyttleton Giulio Sturla has had much more than food on his mind of late. His most recent…
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JOSH BARLOW, Senior Sous Chef, The Grove
Senior sous chef Josh Barlow always has projects on the go, especially when it comes to cheese. He works with Calum from Sabato, and…
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MAKOTO TOKUYAMA, Owner & Chef at Cocoro
Growing up in Japan, Chef Makoto Tokuyama watched his family create incredible traditional dishes, and it was here that his love for food was…
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MARK SOUTHON, Head Chef, O’Connell Street Bistro
Having had seven months off following a fire at O’Connell Street Bistro, head chef Mark Southon has had time to design the new kitchens,…
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JARED GEE
The stylish Thomas Green Public House and Dining Room is home to executive chef Jared Gee. The historic building received a modern refurbishment five…
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