WE’RE WATCHING… Andrea Marseglia
Starting his career in hospitality as a pizza maker, Andrea Marseglia didn’t really enjoy being behind the oven covered…
WE’RE WATCHING… Jackson Mehlhopt
Jackson Mehlhopt has to be one of New Zealand’s youngest head chefs.
WE’RE WATCHING… Max Gordy
It took travelling to the other side of the world for Max Gordy to realise that New Zealand had a style of food.
WE’RE WATCHING… Georgia van Prehn
It was two weeks into her first head chef role at Scotch restaurant in Blenheim and Georgia van Prehn got the jitters.
WE’RE WATCHING… LESLEY CHANDRA
For many years the only pass that interested Lesley Chandra was on the rugby field.
WE’RE WATCHING… TOWNHOUSE RAMEN / KEVIN NGADISASTRA & LOUISE ING
Ramen is to Japan what meat pies are to New Zealand: a regionally variable iconic food you can buy ready-to-heat at…
WE’RE WATCHING… GIADA GRILLI
Italian-born Giada Grilli always knew she would be a chef.
WE’RE WATCHING…ZENNON WIJLENS
The day he turned sixteen, Zennon Wijlens walked out of school and into a restaurant kitchen.
We’re watching… Conor Mertens and Carly Black
It's been a year of firsts for Conor Mertens and Carly Black.
WE’RE WATCHING… CARLO BUENAVENTURA
PHILIPPINE-BORN Carlo Buenaventura always knew he would end up working with food.