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Paul Bowell

Paul Bowell

Paul Bowell can always remember having a love for food and cooking.

Restaurant: Tamarind

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Manuel Villegas

Manuel Villegas

A success in his home country of Spain, Manuel uses the finest ingredients to bring flavours to life...

Restaurant: Rhone Wine & Tapas

Pete Evans

Pete Evans

Of 'My Kitchen Rules' fame, Pete Evans enjoys a remarkable career as an award-winning chef.

Restaurant: Hugo's Manly

Vinh The Nguyen

Vinh The Nguyen

I have always loved food and its ability to transform into a variety of substances.

Restaurant: Foodspace

Greg Pieper

Greg Pieper

From age 13 I used to try & cook the family dinners, so being a chef was a follow on from that.

Restaurant: Cuisine on Lake Crackenback Restaurant & Bar

Michael Fox

Michael Fox

With a penchant for pan fried scallops and a love of sherry vinegar, Michael is season savvy in culi...

Restaurant: Henry and the Fox

Shawn Sheather

Shawn Sheather

AGFG Chef in Residence, Shawn now develops original online recipes for you to enjoy.

Coby Cockburn

Coby Cockburn

"I've always loved food, eating & the lifestyle my career offers. To this day I adore my tr...

Restaurant: Palmer Wines Restaurant

Jimmy Kim

Jimmy Kim

To cook and share my joy for the genre with people... What could be better than that?

Restaurant: The Mayor Bar & Dining

Brendon Peter Vedder

Brendon Peter Vedder

My time in the UK brought me close to my greats & royalty; I got to cook for my culinary heroes.

Restaurant: Infused Restaurant & Cafe

Duncan Green

Duncan Green

Wanting to stay on the farm, Duncan then found a love for cooking with herbs, garlic & chilli.

Restaurant: Fusion Restaurant Colac

Stephanie Alexander

Stephanie Alexander

Australian food writer with 13 books to her name, including "The Kitchen Garden Companion"...

Nicky Riemer

Nicky Riemer

I love the traditional techniques and skills of cooking and caring for seasonal ingredients.

Andy Bedford

Andy Bedford

This chef's recipe? Modern European style, native ingredients, and a fervent love of food and cookin...

Restaurant: Charcoal Lane

Tobie Puttock

Tobie Puttock

Promotes sustainable eating and relationship building with your providores.

Restaurant: The Kitchen Cat

Olivier Burgos

Olivier Burgos

Olivier defines his style in three words: French, classical and innovative.

Restaurant: Champagne Brasserie

Adam Gannon

Adam Gannon

I like to take food to the edge of what both it and the customer can handle.

Restaurant: Kitsch Bar

Richard William John Morgan

Richard William John Morgan

Richard loves having pride knowing that he has happy customers.

Restaurant: Lot 31 Restaurant & Bar

Tony Gibson

Tony Gibson

Tomatoes are by far my favourite ingredient. So many different flavours and types.

Restaurant: Manly Pavilion Dining Room & Bar

Bryan Kelly

Bryan Kelly

Simple and not overworked - I let the produce speak for itself.

Restaurant: Hellenika

Brad Hough

Brad Hough

Unfussy, honest and produce driven, Brad's focus is on freshness, with a love for the energy & p...

Restaurant: Essence

Alan Desouza

Alan Desouza

Hospitality is an entertainment industry; transforming an idea into reality is always rewarding.

Restaurant: 1907

Manu Feildel

Manu Feildel

A celebrated chef famous for his classical French style with a twist & natural showmanship.

Restaurant: L'etoile Restaurant and Bar

Jamie Ryan

Jamie Ryan

Inspired by the chefs he worked with while at school, C Restaurant's head chef is now living his dre...

Restaurant: C Restaurant

Brendon Barker

Brendon Barker

Embassy XO's chef has applied a whole new style of Asian cooking that makes for adventurous dining.

Restaurant: Embassy XO

David Pommier

David Pommier

A stellar career founded in the Loire Valley rearing animals and cooking traditional French food.

Restaurant: Glass Dining & Lounge Bar

Brent Savage

Brent Savage

The nature of people in this business is to stick together – it's about giving not taking.

Restaurant: Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Graham Jefferies

Graham Jefferies

I like the fact that it's a real job. I also love seeing chefs develop and flourish in their career.

Restaurant: Wildflower

Yasser Jnoub

Yasser Jnoub

A dish needs to be pleasing to the eye as much as it needs to be to the stomach.

Restaurant: Cedrus Lebanese Restaurant

Gabriele Olivieri

Gabriele Olivieri

If you put passion and creativity into your work, the satisfaction you get in return can be tenfold.

Restaurant: Bottega

Mel Kokoti

Mel Kokoti

I love the freedom to play with food and can't get new menu ideas out of my mind.

Restaurant: Xanadu Wines Restaurant

James Brinklow

James Brinklow

James's elegant, subtle dishes reveal the purity of the produce he uses.

Restaurant: The Lane Vineyard

Takuma Kobayashi

Takuma Kobayashi

Not afraid to push the cooking boundaries, Takuma Kobayashi lives for the moment of perfect cooking.

Restaurant: Waqu Modern Japanese Dining

Mark Axisa

Mark Axisa

Good wholesome food was part of growing up in a European family and planted a seed from a young age.

Restaurant: Catalina

Andrew McConnell

Andrew McConnell

My style is based on European techniques with an individualized approach.

Restaurant: Cumulus Inc.

David Pugh

David Pugh

My style marries old world technique with beautiful modern produce.

Restaurant: Restaurant TWO

Peter Barter

Peter Barter

It's all about using quality ingredients that are in season.

Restaurant: The Cook's Garden

Michel Flores

Michel Flores

I'm into fusion cooking, always keeping dishes fresh, crisp & uncluttered.

Restaurant: Michel's Restaurant

Peter Christensen

Peter Christensen

I always try to bring the flavour out of all ingredients used.

Restaurant: Clareville Kiosk

Troy Simshauser

Troy Simshauser

Being offered a business partnership was a catalyst; it got me thinking about running my own restaur...

Restaurant: Barocca Cafe and Caramel Bar

Alan Sheppard

Alan Sheppard

Our menu features Tasmanian produce, designed with perfect regional wine matches.

Restaurant: Pierre's

Reuben Radonich

Reuben Radonich

These days I'm loving yuzu, a Japanese citrus grow locally at Chillingham and am always looking for ...

Restaurant: Season

Stuart Doust

Stuart Doust

I take natural flavours and present them to guests in an innovative yet comfortable manner.

Restaurant: Kable's

Nicolas Poelaert

Nicolas Poelaert

I forage daily for fresh ingredients in my beautiful garden and around the area.

Restaurant: Embrasse Restaurant

Luke Mangan

Luke Mangan

A most influential chef & restaurateur in the global foodiesphere and Gold Coast.

Restaurant: Salt grill

Adam Mead

Adam Mead

The Italian approach to cooking and eating influences my style.

Restaurant: Church St Enoteca

Jason Lucas

Jason Lucas

My earliest memories always seem to involve food...

Restaurant: Blue Martini Bar/Restaurant

Troy Thiemann

Troy Thiemann

My flavour is anything that's coming into season.

Restaurant: Emerald Explorers Inn Restaurant

Kentaro Hoshi

Kentaro Hoshi

I love seeing customers smile, enjoying our French Asian fusion flavours.

Restaurant: Mojo's

Mark Sayers

Mark Sayers

It's all about using fresh local produce with everything made in house.

Restaurant: Sayers

Liam Cracknell

Liam Cracknell

I love the unique and interesting people you meet in this industry, moreso than in any other.

Restaurant: Black Swan Winery & Restaurant

Karthik Karanam

Karthik Karanam

Coming from India, where food is an important part of our culture, it is a pleasure to serve cuisine...

Restaurant: Paramparaa Indian Restaurant

Daniel Ridgeway

Daniel Ridgeway

Local produce dictates the flavours I use. I always source local produce before sourcing elsewhere.

Restaurant: Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Michael Crosbie

Michael Crosbie

I want diners to have fun by trying to involve and excite all their senses with my cooking style.

Restaurant: Room 81

David Dellai

David Dellai

As a Chef I love the passion, the adrenaline, and the feeling you get when diners leave happy.

Restaurant: Il Bacaro

Brandon Chin Yoon Foong & Robbie Yoon Jong Hyuk

Brandon Chin Yoon Foong & Robbie Yoon Jong Hyuk

Despite their different styles & backgrounds, these two share an enormous passion for food.

Restaurant: Biero

Sean Cummings

Sean Cummings

Rediscovery and redefinition is the fuel that really drives my culinary passion.

Restaurant: Radii Restaurant and Bar

Jack Ng

Jack Ng

With 45 years of experience as a chef, Jack is a true master when it comes to Chinese cuisine.

Restaurant: Grand Pearl Seafood Restaurant

Craig Will

Craig Will

An offer to become Executive Chef of two restaurants was one Craig couldn't refuse.

Restaurant: Stillwater

Rick Stein

Rick Stein

Nothing is more exhilarating than fresh fish simply cooked.

Restaurant: Rick Stein at Bannisters

Fabio Stefanelli

Fabio Stefanelli

I love to watch customers' faces when they taste my food.

Restaurant: Fico Ristorante

Gavin Forman

Gavin Forman

His love food has taken him from fish supplies in Ireland to some of Australia's finest restaurants....

Restaurant: The Old George & Dragon Restaurant

Oswin Ribeiro

Oswin Ribeiro

Oswin always strives to help give back to the food industry and society as best as he can.

Restaurant: Bistro Fax Restaurant & Bar

Barry O'Sullivan

Barry O'Sullivan

Extensive travels through regional France have nurtured Barry's passion for flavoursome country food...

Restaurant: escarpment modern eatery

Joel McCulla

Joel McCulla

Our most successful dessert for nine months running is Toffee Coated Crickets, a.k.a Cricket Snaps a...

Restaurant: Zulu's Restaurant & Bar

Luke O'Brien

Luke O'Brien

Any cook can make you enjoy the first bite, but only a passionate chef can ensure you enjoy the last...

Restaurant: Ladle's

Damien Draper

Damien Draper

Meticulous chef Damien is constantly pushing boundaries and searching for new flavours and concepts ...

Restaurant: Moo Moo The Wine Bar & Grill Brisbane

Julz van den Berg

Julz van den Berg

Passionate about local ingredients produced sustainably & their awesome gluten-free bread.

Restaurant: Cracked Pepper Restaurant

James Brady

James Brady

Inspired by nature, local produce and seafood straight from the ocean.

Restaurant: Samphire Bites

Richard Kemp

Richard Kemp

As Chefs we take snippets from different experiences and I still get that buzz when I dine out.

Restaurant: Eschalot

George Francisco

George Francisco

My signature Vanilla Panna Cotta has a life of its own with Youtube videos, fan blogs, etc. Some peo...

Restaurant: Bazaar

Kiren Mainwaring

Kiren Mainwaring

It's an honour cooking for guests who've chosen to celebrate important occasions at Dear Friends.

Restaurant: Dear Friends Restaurant

Xavier Poupel

Xavier Poupel

Always diversifying, he now incorporates native Australian bush terroir to his Escoffier repertoire.

Adam Hudson

Adam Hudson

After an eye opening experience in London, Adam returned to Oz ready to shine.

Restaurant: Veludo

Miguel Maestre

Miguel Maestre

Wowing Australia's culinary world with cooking prowess, a sensational accent & celebrity appeal.

Restaurant: Aperitif

Tony Klasen

Tony Klasen

A decade ago, builder by trade Tony started building on flavours and textures and hasn't looked back...

Restaurant: Henri's Brasserie

Peter Francis Oakley

Peter Francis Oakley

A man who can't sit still, Peter thrives on the buzz of their busy restaurant and productive kitchen...

Restaurant: Vin Santo Ristorante

Jason Martin

Jason Martin

Obsessive about all things food, Jason has some favourite ingredients that may surprise you.

Restaurant: Flair Restaurant/Cafe

Pablo De Pasquale

Pablo De Pasquale

A seasoned and experienced chef, Pablo settled in Melbourne where he has learnt the importance of fr...

Restaurant: Veloce Restaurant Bar

Clayton Klyne

Clayton Klyne

Clayton has travelled extensively around the globe to learn about regional cuisines and now brings h...

Chris Worley

Chris Worley

I am searching for and always will search for the ultimate ingredient.

Restaurant: The Water Rat Hotel

Josh Tirant

Josh Tirant

Josh's style is defined by delicate flavours & unprocessed fresh ingredients.

Restaurant: Windows on the Bay

Didier Pollaert & John Offenhauser

Didier Pollaert & John Offenhauser

This pair love the world of flavour, fun, food and enjoy the culinary chaos like only a chef could.

Restaurant: Customs House

Mark McNamara

Mark McNamara

Freshness is a must for Mark McNamara, whose love of the Barossa Valley defines his culinary nature.

Restaurant: Appellation

John Lawson

John Lawson

Meet the man who rose from humble pot washer to one of the brightest stars in Australia's culinary s...

Restaurant: Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar

Mark Marshall

Mark Marshall

Everything must be made fresh from my kitchen, daily! Nothing is bought in.

Restaurant: Shimmer Restaurant & Bar

Jason Camillo

Jason Camillo

Tomatoes will always be incorporated in one of his menu items, find out why?

Restaurant: Collins Kitchen

Clayton Donovan

Clayton Donovan

Originally inspired by wilderness walks with his grandmothers, tasting what they found along the way...

Restaurant: Jaaning Tree Restaurant

Jiri Solnicka

Jiri Solnicka

With 30 years of experience in Queensland & Europe, Jiri has a wealth of knowledge.

Restaurant: Alleys Restaurant & Bar - Currumbin RSL

Florian Bartel

Florian Bartel

Florian has been working in the food industry since his early teens.

Restaurant: Huntleys Cafe Restaurant

Kieran Reekie

Kieran Reekie

For Maleny's cool climate he works with depth, layering flavours.

Restaurant: Reserve Restaurant Maleny

Ben Davies

Ben Davies

Ben Davies is passionate about local produce & the survival of local producers.

Restaurant: Monty's

Manoj Gurnani

Manoj Gurnani

From a long line of restaurateurs, passion inspires Manoj in his Rupee Room kitchen.

Restaurant: Rupee Room

Minsung Son

Minsung Son

All the chefs from around the globe keep my passion alive & give me great inspiration.

Restaurant: Charsfield Restaurant

Paul Leete

Paul Leete

My style is light, healthy contemporary Australian - sourced, prepared & served with integrity.

Restaurant: Sails Beach Restaurant & Bar

Leslie D’Silva

Leslie D’Silva

Leslie D'Silva began his hospitality career in Malaysia 33 years, drawn by the glamour.

Restaurant: Sayang Malaysian BYO Restaurant

Cheong Liew

Cheong Liew

Fresh out of retirement, Cheong Liew is back and busy mentoring at Botonical.

Restaurant: The Botanical Dining Room

Hadleigh Troy

Hadleigh Troy

Hadleigh's secret ingredient... chocolate.

Restaurant: Restaurant Amuse

Travis Rodwell

Travis Rodwell

My style? Provincial French bistro food. Very simple with good local ingredients.

Restaurant: Bouchon

Grant Kells

Grant Kells

Good Cooking is the accumulation of small details done to perfection every day.

Restaurant: Flint in the Vines

Luke Stepsys

Luke Stepsys

With respect for seasonal produce, he endeavour to create balance and harmony on a plate through cle...

Restaurant: Wildfire Sydney

Nigel Harvey

Nigel Harvey

Nigel's desire is to give every diner a memorable culinary experience and his vision is to offer the...

Restaurant: Voyager Estate Restaurant

Frederick Kirby

Frederick Kirby

Fred's philosophy is to always keep it fresh, simple and trying to cook with the basics to enhance a...

Richard John Burt

Richard John Burt

My style is clean, fresh and uncomplicated.

Restaurant: Ristorante Fellini

Stephen Connor

Stephen Connor

This British chef enjoyed his work experience in Australia and New Zealand is landed in Swan Valley ...

Restaurant: Valley View Restaurant and Reception Centre

Timothy Tony Justic

Timothy Tony Justic

My food is traditional, simple and fresh with a European influence.

Restaurant: Yabbi's on the Esplanade

John Lanzafame

John Lanzafame

Owner chef of Lanzafame Trattoria, John is the 2008 'Culinary Olympic' World Champion Pizza Maker.

Restaurant: Lanzafame Trattoria

Riccardo Momesso

Riccardo Momesso

As a child, my immediate environment was rich in authentic Italian culture.

Restaurant: Sarti

Erik Monteith

Erik Monteith

Erik brings diners modern Australian feasts with European twists flying high with flavour.

Restaurant: The Boathouse Restaurant

Elisabetta Liburdi

Elisabetta Liburdi

I have always enjoyed cooking and feeding people.

Restaurant: Alto Cucina Lounge & Bar

Carmine Carannante

Carmine Carannante

Hailing from Italy, Chef Carannante is cooking home country classics and serving them with a simple ...

Restaurant: Scugnizzo

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

As a kid I thought I would be a doctor (of dishology).

Restaurant: Goa-doodle-do

Steven Snow

Steven Snow

I am a firm believer in eating healthy and keeping a balanced diet.

Restaurant: FINS

Paul Bowell

Paul Bowell

Paul Bowell can always remember having a love for food and cooking.

Restaurant: Tamarind

Matt Egan

Matt Egan

I find cooking with the freshest, local, biodynamic produce most inspiring.

Restaurant: Cullen Wines Dining

Peter Jacob

Peter Jacob

I always felt comfortable in the kitchen; it was always the heart of the party.

Restaurant: L'amour De La Femme

Michael Berry

Michael Berry

From an early age I knew that I could bring my passion for good food and wine to life.

Restaurant: EV Bistro Wine Bar

Jake Drachenberg

Jake Drachenberg

I use styles, produce & techniques that respect Mother earth.

Restaurant: Clairault

Julian Lloyd

Julian Lloyd

I started helping my Dad at the Fish Markets when I was a kid and went out on the fishing boats on w...

Restaurant: Rick Stein at Bannisters

Gilles England-Brassy

Gilles England-Brassy

Books by the most amazing chefs are my biggest influences.

Restaurant: Sea Gardens

Stefan Paul

Stefan Paul

It is easier to let the produce speak for its self when cooking with organic produce.

Restaurant: Wills Domain Cellar Door Restaurant

Simon Turner

Simon Turner

I knew I wanted to be a chef from the minute I walked into my first kitchen.

Restaurant: Campari House

Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson

My kitchen at home has towers of books and magazines that I could sit and read with a cold beer.

Restaurant: Republica

Bradley Thomas Hornby

Bradley Thomas Hornby

I've always been obsessed with food and have wanted to be a chef for as far back as I can remember.

Scott Webster

Scott Webster

My food has a genuine Australian feel about it, since I have a passion for the wonderful produce.

Restaurant: Carrington Place

Nathan Darling

Nathan Darling

Head Chef, Nathan Darling has designed a modern contemporary menu for Sails on Lavender Bay.

Restaurant: Sails on Lavender Bay

John Singer

John Singer

My style is Modern Australian, very Contemporary; Asian flavours dominating the warmer months and be...

Restaurant: Lord Cardigan

Michelle Armstrong

Michelle Armstrong

After great consideration I made a massive move in my life and chose to move to Australia. Living in...

Restaurant: The Clock Restaurant & Wine Lounge

Joseph McCarthy

Joseph McCarthy

Joseph McCarthy started his apprenticeship at the age of 16 working at Royal Lakeside Novotel Rotoru...

Restaurant: Bistro On3 Restaurant

Greg Malouf

Greg Malouf

This Australian top chef attributes his cook book success to his ex wife's ability to be a wordsmith...

Restaurant: MoMo Restaurant

Simon Bryant

Simon Bryant

Simon Bryant began his cooking career in several Thai and Indian Restaurants in Melbourne, before mo...

Steven Black

Steven Black

His work has taken him to many Michelin starred restaurants in Europe where he learnt his trade. He ...

Restaurant: Bluewaters

Matt Jefferson

Matt Jefferson

With a cooking book collection dating back to the 1800's, Matt revisits the books often, reviewing t...

Restaurant: RockSalt Modern Dining

Mirco Speri

Mirco Speri

Now the head chef at Svago, Mirco Speri has extensive and worldly experience in the restaurant indus...

Restaurant: Svago

Daniel Watson

Daniel Watson

My passion is to work with my hands, I like creating things out of nothing.

Restaurant: Waldorf dining room + tapas + street

Adam Gibson

Adam Gibson

Close by to Lake Macquarie is Quackers Restaurant, where Adam Gibson is the talented Head Chef. The ...

Restaurant: Quackers of Ducks Crossing

Garry Sullivan

Garry Sullivan

Gary's career started at the Burleigh Heads Hotel Gold Coast and then the Surfers Paradise Tavern. G...

Restaurant: Tannin Restaurant at Tarkine Hotel

Selvam Kandasamy

Selvam Kandasamy

After finishing school Selvam travelled to Madras to study hotel and catering management at the Univ...

Restaurant: Saffrron Restaurant

Mark Poulter

Mark Poulter

I spent my early childhood in Coldstream in the Yarra Valley. I moved to the Mornington peninsula at...

Restaurant: Veraison @ Bluestone Lane

John Hongmung

John Hongmung

I was born in Thailand where I began my career as a rice farmer. I moved into the hospitality indust...

Restaurant: 557 Samanee Thai Restaurant

Jean-Francois Enconniere

Jean-Francois Enconniere

After discovering his passion for food at a young age, Jean-Francois Enconniere travelled across Eur...

Restaurant: Bergerac Restaurant

Warren Turnbull

Warren Turnbull

Warren Turnbull is a young talent, Head Chef of both Assiette & District Dining.

Restaurant: Assiette

Guy Grossi

Guy Grossi

Multi Award winning chef and food personality, Guy Grossi is globally recognised as one of Australia...

Restaurant: Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar

Ragini Dey

Ragini Dey

Born in India and inspired by traditional Indian cooks and chefs I strive to create eclectic food, f...

Restaurant: Dhaba At The Spice Kitchen

Bishnu Tiwari

Bishnu Tiwari

Trained and worked in 5 star Hotel Le Meriden New Delhi after arriving in Australia in 1996 worked i...

Restaurant: Himalayan Delights Restaurant

Camillo Crugnale

Camillo Crugnale

I was born in 1967 in Adelaide, South Australia. I love eating simple, fresh, and well seasoned food...

Restaurant: Assaggio Ristorante

Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim

Mark started his career as a full time student at a catering college in Plymouth, UK, earning studen...

Restaurant: Vue Grand - Grand Dining Room

Justin Miles

Justin Miles

Justin Miles is an Adelaide boy, well read & travelled with extended working stints in London, T...

Restaurant: Windy Point Restaurant

Chaloem Chaiseeha

Chaloem Chaiseeha

Chaloem was born in a small Village near Loei, a city in the mystical Issan Region of far North-East...

Restaurant: Paladarr Thai Issan

Jason Alcock

Jason Alcock

From the southwest of Western Australia, surrounded by fresh and natural produce, Jason was inspired...

Restaurant: JJ's Bar and Grill at Crown

Andreas Gober

Andreas Gober

After completing his apprenticeship in one of the best hotels in Graz, Andreas Gober worked his way ...

Restaurant: Breezes at Crown

Neil Perry

Neil Perry

Neil's career in hospitality began at Sails restaurant at McMahons Point and in Rose Bay. Neil then ...

Restaurant: Rockpool

Joe Pavlovich

Joe Pavlovich

Joe Pavlovich has a wealth of experience in the kitchen. His skills and passion have lead him to pre...

Restaurant: glass brasserie

Philippe Mouchel

Philippe Mouchel

After completing his apprenticeship in Normandy, Philippe Mouchel spent most of his career working f...

Restaurant: The Brasserie

Jacques Reymond

Jacques Reymond

Having discovered his passion for cooking at his family's Hotel du Nord in Cuiseaux at the age of 11...

Restaurant: Jacques Reymond

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