Chef Jacqueline Smith of The Landing is a European-Maori woman from a quaint part of the Hokianga in Northland.
Executive Chef, Alastair Wilson of Minaret Station Alpine Lodge was born in Mosgiel, then educated in Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island.
Born and Breed in Marlborough, Marc Soper of Wharekauhau Estate has spent a good amount of career competing in various competitions, including being part of...
Executive Chef Fiona Read of Hapuku Lodge & Treehouses & her team take full advantage of the seasons to ensure that the freshest of ingredients...
Chef Malcolm Redmond of Breckenridge Lodge believes great food only comes from using the freshest and highest quality ingredients.
Michele Martino, Executive Chef of Helena Bay Lodge, will bring contemporary Mediterranean cuisine to the new New Zealand luxury lodge.
Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre of Otahuna Lodge celebrates the best of seasonal New Zealand produce with an emphasis on fresh, estate-grown offerings sourced from our...
Nicola Moores of Te Arai Lodge is the Head Chef, multilingual host and passionate garden-to-table chef.
Head Chef at Fiordland Lodge; Francisco Fioriti leads our small culinary team at the lodge, and alongside his sous chef meticulously creates all the daily...
Head Chef Steven Paterson of Poronui Lodge is originally from Scotland.
Chef Felipe, of Treetops Lodge & Estate is originally from Chile and married a Kiwi.
London-born Will Eaglesfield is the Executive Chef for Queenstown icon Eichardt’s Private Hotel as well as The Spire Hotel.
New Zealand born and bred James Honore is the Head Chef and master of farm-to-table cuisine at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Alain Hauswirth, Head Chef of The Marlborough Lodge was born in Switzerland, has classically trained in Europe before moving permanently to New Zealand.
Award winning chef Craig Martin of Annandale Villas began his culinary journey in his home town of Rotorua, a city famous around the world for...
Head Chef, Cesare Stella of The Lindis originated from the Emilia Romagna region in Italy before moving to Venice with his family at the age...
Matakauri Lodge Head Chef Jonathan Rogers delivers an exquisite take on modern New Zealand cuisine.Sourcing the very best produce from local suppliers in the Central...
Chef Thomas Weekes joined the team at the Bay of Many Coves almost a year ago and brought with him, extensive knowledge and experience in...
British-born and trained Barry Frith joined The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in 2006 as Sous Chef and has been a key member of the kitchen...
Executive Chef Michael McMeeken of Stonefly Lodge and Villa, is a humble chef with a notable career.
In 2016, Huka Lodge, with Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, were admitted as members of France’s exclusive ‘Les Grandes Tables du Monde’.
Head Chef Kayleigh Kilbey is originally from the South East of England, where she trained as a professional chef for three years, with a focus...
Chef Mark Sycamore of Blanket Bay has a career spanning nearly 25 years in professional kitchens from traditional English pubs, through up market cafes and...
Palash Saha, Lodge Chef at The Kinloch Manor & Villas has achieved wide international experience at luxury hotels and lodges across India, the Middle East...






















