Growing up in Auckland, Mrinal's culinary passion was sparked at a young age and influenced by the rich flavours of his Indian heritage. Train as a chef at AUT and eager to expand his culinary experience, he embarked on a journey exploring some top kitchens in...

Nic is chef de partie at Onslow in Auckland. He was raised in Oamaru and Dunedin and was inspired to cook from a young age by his mum and his nana. This inspiration grew into a passion and eventually became his career path…

Chetan developed his love for cooking from a young age, inspired by his mother’s incredible kitchen skills. He went on to become a chef and develop his skills at some of India’s most renowned luxury hotels, such as Oberoi, Taj, Radisson, and The Leela Palace…

Cameron trained to be a chef at CPIT but has actually been cooking since the age of 10. Inspired by his Nana’s passion for food, cooking soon became his life-long love and career. While studying he was fortunate to get a job at the Crown Plaza and have mentors like...

Dean has been head chef at Schnappa Rock for six years. Aged twenty-seven and with ten years of culinary experience, he is deeply passionate about all aspects of hospitality, from food and ambiance to service. At Schnappa Rock, he has proudly created a menu that emphasises fresh...