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Daniel Peacock

Daniel Peacock
Born:

Northhampton, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

History: 

I studied Commercial Cooking Level 2 and 3 and Pastry Diploma Level 3 at Northampton Booth Laine College in England.

Starting at humble beginnings working as a pot wash, I made my way up the chain in multiple restaurants of my hometown. Seeking more fine dining experience, I moved to London and started as a Commis Chef, working my way up in 5-star hotels under the influence of Chefs with Michelin-star experience.

With a passion for travelling and working in luxury resorts, I took on a Junior Sous Chef position at Wolgan Valley Resort. Thoroughly enjoying my experience and wanting to run my own kitchen, I was able to take on a Head Chef position here at Mount Mulligan Lodge, recruiting a great team working alongside other talented Chefs producing amazing food.   

Have you always wanted to be a Chef?

Absolutely, coming from a big Maltese family food has always been an integral part of life. 

How would you define your style?

Modern fusion with a multicultural fine dining twist.

What is your feature flavour these days?

Native indigenous spices.

Obsessive-compulsive about?

Cleanliness in fridges!

Your greatest culinary influence: 

My grandmother, exposing me to food at a young age and developing the passion.

What do you love about this business?

Flexibility of where I can work and the different cuisines and of course the friendships.

An ingredient you can’t live without?

Butter.

Most ‘eyebrow-raising’ menu item?

Five score Wagyu beef roll, wasabi avocado, onion skin and black garlic with crisp vegetables.

Signature dish:

Braised octopus, peanut sambal, heirloom carrot, orange and black garlic.

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