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…
Read MoreChefs
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…
Read More
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….
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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,…
Read More
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…
Read More
Ben Shewry of Attica
To say keeping consistent interest in a restaurant is hard work would be an understatement, specifically during early weekdays. However, Attica owner and head…
Read More
MEET THE CHEF(S) – ORA KING NEXT GENERATION
Five young chefs have participated in the inaugural Ora King Next Generation mentoring programme over the past two months; this is a new programme…
Read More
Damon McGinniss
As the executive chef of one of Napier’s top hospitality operations, Damon McGinniss is one very busy man. Located in the heart of Napier…
Read More