Born:
Canberra
History:
I started my career in Canberra and met my mentor there, we worked together for two years then I followed him to Ireland where we won a Michelin star together, I spent 5 years working in Ireland and England and ended up at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck with 3 Michelin stars. I worked there for the better part of two years and moved back to Australia where I started my own Private Chef business.
Have you always wanted to be a Chef?
Ever since I was 12 years old, I have wanted to be a Chef, I remember my first day of home economics at high school, there was a stack of aprons, a row of Chef knives and separate cooking stations. From that point I knew I wanted to be a Chef.
How would you define your style?
My style is comforting, classy and modern, recognisable and served in a fun, approachable manner.
What is your feature flavour these days?
I have been working a lot with citrus lately, it adds a missing element to so many dishes.
Obsessive-compulsive about?
How I set up my kitchen for service, meticulous.
Your greatest culinary influence:
Gordon Ramsay Boiling Point, I must have watched this a hundred times.
What do you love about this business?
The freedom to create, inspire and give people the satisfaction that only good food can provide.
An ingredient you can’t live without?
Gellan.
Signature dish:
Pork belly, langoustine, grilled pear, lychee, ice wine vinegar, asparagus and langoustine consommé.
What can diners expect when they have you cook for them and what makes the experience special?
You can expect a fun and relaxing experience with exceptional attention to detail. amazing food and service.
What is your go-to meal at home when you don’t feel like cooking?
Soy, ginger and garlic grilled chicken on the BBQ.
Tell us something no one knows about you?
One morning I was riding my bike to work in the snow and it was raining, when I got to work I realised my pants were completely ripped and I had to ride all the way home in the rain to get a new pair of pants, when I finally made it back to work, it stopped raining…AS IF ON QUEUE!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
Running my companies and living next to the beach.
