Meet the Chef: Felipe Ponce, Treetops Lodge & Estate
Spending most of his childhood on Easter Island, Felipe Ponce grew up in a foodie’s heaven – surrounded by some of the world’s best…
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Meet the Executive Pastry Chef: Romain Jeunet, SO/Auckland & Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
At 12 years old, Romain Jeunet’s first baking experience was in his mother’s kitchen. At 16, he began working in a bakery, in his…
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Meet the Chef: Robert Hope-Ede, Onemata
Throughout Robert Hope-Ede’s 20 years as a professional chef, he has gained a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership skills across all roles, disciplines…
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Meet the Chef: Josh Cronin, Milford Sound Lodge
Josh Cronin wanted to be a chef for as long as he can remember, and has never worked any other job. “It is truly…
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Meet the Chef: Jayson Daquiz Cruz, Monsoon
Jayson Daquiz Cruz is the 38-year old Head Chef of Monsoon Bar + Restaurant. Born in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, a province North of the…
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Meet the Chef: Chris Scott, Sherwood Queenstown
Chris Scott is a highly skilled and accomplished Executive Chef bringing his culinary expertise to Sherwood, an eco-friendly hotel and restaurant showcasing panoramic views…
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Meet the Chef: Kiran Ghate, Naumi Hotels Wellington
Kiran Ghate, the executive chef of Lola Rouge and Naumi Hotels Wellington, began his hospitality career as a food and beverage attendant for banquets…
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MEET THE CHEF: Volker Marecek
Volker Marecek is something of an institution, having held his position as executive chef at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, formerly known as The…
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MEET THE CHEF: COREY HUME, THE REES QUEENSTOWN
Corey Hume was recently appointed executive chef at The Rees Queenstown. Hume’s culinary ambitions were in place from a young age. At 16, he…
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