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Chef - Alejandro Saravia

Alejandro Saravia

His cheeky half grin, tanned skin and dark hair may be the first thing you’ll notice about Alejandro Saravia, but, and this may come as a shock, once you have tasted a morsel of his food, this is what you’ll remember for years to come.

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Chef - Alessandro Pavoni

Alessandro Pavoni

This Italian-born chef rattles the pots and pans over a spectacular northern Italian menu at his breathtaking Mosman venture, Ormeggio at the Spit.

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Chef - Alfonso Alés

Alfonso Alés

Working in some of the world’s best kitchens, Alfonso Alés, Executive Chef at Jonah's, has a culinary resume that most chefs would only but dream about.

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Chef - Alicia Xerri

Alicia Xerri

Sapore head chef Alicia Xerri, formerly of il Fornaio (another St Kilda favourite), has an impressive culinary history for someone so young.

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Chef - Bill Granger

Bill Granger

What is a celebrity chef? Logic would suggest a chef with celebrity status, while Wikipedia defines it as “someone who has become well-known for his or her cooking”.

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Chef - Carl Middleton

Carl Middleton

Hilton Sydney welcomes the appointment of Carl Middleton as its new executive chef. Arriving from Lilianfels Spa & Resort where he held the position of Group Executive Chef, Middleton was at the helm of award winning Darley's Restaurant in the Blue Mountains, earning a Good Food Guide Chef's Hat in 2011.

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Chef - Chanoh Lee

Chanoh Lee

Always in the kitchen creating new things, this chef’s dream is to one day have a six-seater restaurant where the menu will change every day.

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Chef - Craig Will

Craig Will

Craig Will is the Executive Chef and Co-owner of Black Cow and Stillwater.

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Chef - Dan Hong

Dan Hong

Head Chef of three successful Merivale restaurants at the age of just 28 has truly captured the attention of Sydney’s foodies and cemented Dan Hong’s reputation as one of Sydney’s fastest rising talents.

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Chef - Daniel Tourancheau

Daniel Tourancheau

As French as the frogs’ legs, this chef was classically trained in France, a fact reflected in his accent and the European flair of his dishes.

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Chef - David Spanner

David Spanner

David Spanner began his culinary career training at the Adelaide Park Royal. From this humble beginning a wealth of international opportunities arose, including a position as second chef at Woolloomooloo, the first Australian restaurant in Paris.

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Chef - Dennis Leslie

Dennis Leslie

In February 2010 Dennis was offered the position as Executive Chef at Hilton Adelaide, taking over from Simon Bryant. He spear headed the Seriously South Australian® campaign, along side Simon Bryant for The Brasserie restaurant.

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Chef - Donna Hay

Donna Hay

Critics may insist a food stylist is not a chef, but Hay’s cookbooks impress readers with their unfussy recipes and clean, fresh food photography.

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Chef - Gabriel Martin

Gabriel Martin

Before making his way to our shores Gabriel Martin worked in Paris’s Hotel Ritz where the 50 strong kitchen brigade initially overwhelmed him, and at L’Ermitage in Switzerland, where the view from the glass wall kitchen of the Swiss Alps took his breath away.

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Chef - Guillaume Brahimi

Guillaume Brahimi

Beneath the sails of the Opera House a French man is conducting his own show each night.

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Chef - Ian Oakes

Ian Oakes

As Executive Head Chef at Concrete Blonde, Ian Oakes is one of Australia's most sought-after chefs.

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Chef - James Viles

James Viles

Restaurant Chef and Director of Biota Dining James Viles was the youngest chef to be awarded a Chef's Hat. At just 23 years of age, James was awarded this prestigious title in 2004 during his time at Bowral’s The Schoolhouse Restaurant.

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Chef - Jeff Campbell

Jeff Campbell

Learn the secrets of this world class chef who has worked alongside Jamie Oliver and in the kitchens of some of Sydney’s top restaurants.

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Chef - Jeffrey Gear

Jeffrey Gear

This chef has cooked regularly for UK royalty, but now his fresh, contemporary cuisine is enjoyed in the heart of Brisbane.

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Chef - Jocelyn Riviere

Jocelyn Riviere

With his baby face and carefree curls, it’s difficult to imagine Jocelyn Riviere in the high-pressure environment of a metropolitan kitchen.

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Chef - Joe Camilleri

Joe Camilleri

Even before meeting Joe Camilleri, his cooking will enchant you. After dining at Mezzaluna, where he runs the kitchen, your mind will be filled with dreams of delicious Italian treats to be enjoyed over a bottle of Barolo. Serving Italian cuisine with a contemporary influence in this beautiful Potts Point restaurant.

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Chef - John Lawson

John Lawson

He began his food career washing dishes at his father’s local pub but today, John Lawson is now Executive Chef at Gordon Ramsay’s maze Melbourne.

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Chef - Jonathon Barthelmess

Jonathon Barthelmess

It was Jonathon Barthelmess’ culinary mastermind that led Many Pavilion to win Best New Restaurant at the 2011 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards and receive One Chef Hat. At just 31, this Australian chef already has a list of accolades to his name and his rollercoaster of success doesn’t look to be slowing down.

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Chef - Joseph Vargetto

Joseph Vargetto

After completing his apprenticeship at Melbourne’s iconic Florentinos Restaurant, Joseph Vargetto worked in northern Italy’s famed, three Michelin star restaurant Gaultiero Marchesi.

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Chef - Julie Goodwin

Julie Goodwin

Mum, wife, cook, singer and public speaker, Julie Goodwin is the epitome of a busy Australian Mum.

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Chef - Justin Wise

Justin Wise

Justin Wise heads a highly skilled, dedicated team of chefs and brings unbridled passion and exceptional talent to The Point’s kitchen.

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Chef - Kumar Mahadevan

Kumar Mahadevan

Cooking Indian food is a challenge. Achieving the correct mix of herbs and spices is akin to mastering a magic potion and overdoing just one ingredient is liable to produce disastrous results. Luckily Sydney-siders have the likes of Kumar Mahadevan to delight us with his delicious Indian cuisine.

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Chef - Logan Campbell

Logan Campbell

Logan Campbell had big shoes to fill when he stepped into the position of head chef at Lucio’s in Paddington. Long regarded as a Sydney institution for its wonderful northern Italian cuisine.

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Chef - Luke Mangan

Luke Mangan

Luke Mangan is one of Australia’s leading chefs and restaurateurs and is highly regarded internationally as a shining example of Australia’s culinary culture.

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Chef - Marcus Chant

Marcus Chant

Chef Marcus Chant has made the long journey from the UK to settle on our fair shores – at Mocean on Bondi Beach to be exact.

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Chef - Martin Boetz

Martin Boetz

Chef’s Hat’s don’t come easily and some culinary artists spend their lives in pursuit of just one but for modern-thai master Martin Boetz, he has 11 years worth of them.

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Chef - Matthew Kemp

Matthew Kemp

Matthew Kemp is a chef for the people. His restaurant philosophy is simple – sensational food at affordable prices packaged in a suburban location.

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Chef - Melanie Gowers

Melanie Gowers

This accomplished young lady recently added the title 2007 Lexus Young Chef of the Year to her resume, and is now set to soar.

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Chef - Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes from Edith and Rose inherited more than just genes from his grandmothers; he’s also got an insatiable sweet tooth and a flair for making cakes, tarts and puddings.

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Chef - Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Michael is Chef/Owner of the Summit, one of Sydney's most iconic restaurants.

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Chef - Michael Tran

Michael Tran

A natural talent, Michael Tran is currently the 2007 third year apprentice chef of the year and an asset to Pyrmont’s Sugaroom.

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Chef - Neil Gottheiner

Neil Gottheiner

Find out what cookbooks the professionals use, and how they keep themselves inspired in the kitchen. Neil Gottheiner from Bondi’s Brown Sugar spills the beans.

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Chef - Neil Perry

Neil Perry

He’s the founder of the Rockpool empire and the culinary face of Qantas airlines – Neil Perry is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most influential chefs.

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Chef - Nicky Riemer

Nicky Riemer

Any woman who advocates that: “salt, butter and extra virgin olive oil make the world go round”, is a woman worth knowing.

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Chef - Oswin Ribeiro

Oswin Ribeiro

Oswin Ribeiro is the Executive Chef at Bistro Fax Restaurant & Bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney.

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Chef - Pete Evans

Pete Evans

Pete Evans discovered his love of cooking because of his passion for the great outdoors. If he could work at night and have his days free to surf and fish, then a chef he would be.

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Chef - Peter Kuruvita

Peter Kuruvita

Born in London, Peter Kurivita spent time as a child in Sri Lanka where he was introduced to the delights of cooking by watching his grandmother.

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Chef - Philip Edwards

Philip Edwards

From the outset, Songbirds in the Forest's head chef, Philip Edwards, has been cooking for only the finest restaurant establishments and his employment history is an impressive record of one leading restaurant after another.

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Chef - Philip Johnson

Philip Johnson

Executive Chef/Owner e'cco bistro in Brisbane

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Chef - Philippe Mouchel

Philippe Mouchel

Widely regarded as one of the world’s best French chefs, Philippe Mouchel has picked up a few stamps on his passport during his stellar career.

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Chef - Raita Noda

Raita Noda

Born in Tokyo and trained in Sydney, Raita Noda’s first food memory is of “oden”, a traditional Japanese hotpot dish, cooked in his family’s restaurant.

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Chef - Riccardo Momesso

Riccardo Momesso

For Riccardo Momesso, Heaf Chef at Melbourne’s One-hat Italian bistro Sarti, a curios and determined interest in food all began as a child, growing up alongside his father.

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Chef - Serge Dansereau

Serge Dansereau

French Canadian Serge Dansereau has established himself on a local and international level within the food industry. Arguably Quebec’s most famous chef, Serge is owner and Head Chef at Bathers’ Pavilion Restaurant, Café and Kiosk on Balmoral Beach in Sydney.

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Chef - Shane Delia

Shane Delia

“As long as I have good food, family and friends to share it with, my life is complete.”

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Chef - Simon Moss

Simon Moss

Simon Moss has retained the coveted one chefs’ hat from The Age Good Food Guide as head chef at Sapore for the last three years.

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Chef - Stephen Paulger

Stephen Paulger

This Kiwi chef has made Brisbane his home for 22 years, feeding the powerful and wealthy as well as the homeless and needy.

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Chef - Sunil Pajnoo

Sunil Pajnoo

In 2010, Sunil Pajnoo became Executive Chef at TABLE:30 at PARKROYAL Parramatta. Sunil has an impressive international career.

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Chef - Tamas Pamer

Tamas Pamer

Tamas Pamer, executive chef of InterContinental Sydney’s Cafe Opera, brings Sydneysiders market-style experiential dining, with a focus on French cuisine.

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Chef - Thomas Heinrich

Thomas Heinrich

Finding a chef who cooks native Australian cuisine is rarer than it should be in Australia.

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Chef - Thomas Johns

Thomas Johns

Pello owner/chef, Thomas Johns, has come a long way from his first cooking experience - baking with his mother at the tender age of six. Recently awarded two chef’s hats for the second year running in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, Johns has gone from strength to strength on Sydney’s food scene.

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Chef - Tobie Puttock

Tobie Puttock

The dark brown curls and boyish grin of Tobie Puttock belie the masterful skill he possesses in the kitchen. But this chef is more than just an expert in Italian cuisine – he has spent his career helping others.

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Chef - Tracey Holderness

Tracey Holderness

A finalist in the search for Australia’s top woman chef, Tracey Holderness is still a down-to-earth girl who cooks with love and enjoys a good roast.

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Chef - Xavier Mouche

Xavier Mouche

It was Xavier Mouche (the first) who had the most profound influence on Xavier Mouche (the third), encouraging the gastronome within through extensive dining in some of Europe’s best restaurants.

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