Paul Leete

Born: Central Coast, NSW

History: I trained at Pier Nine seafood restaurant in Brisbane city before going on to work at Il Centro Restaurant and Bar, also in Brisbane.  I travelled the world and worked at Terence Conran’s Quaglino's restaurant in London.  After that I returned to Australia and moved to the Sunshine Coast to take up the position of Executive Chef at Sails Restaurant Beach Restaurant & Bar, where I have been for the last 14 years.

No, the career more or less found me and I have loved it ever since. 

Light and healthy contemporary Australian - developed, sourced, prepared and served with integrity.

Whatever is in season, prepared with little fuss.

Quality, seasonal produce.

My wife, who could not cook to save herself but has an incredible palate for flavour and texture.

Its energy and creative environment.

Fresh seafood.

Signature Dish: BBQ mud crab with roast garlic butter