Masterchef finalist's winning recipe for love

Steve Juergens isn't just a whizz in the kitchen - the Masterchef finalist also appears to have a few recipes for love.

The 35-year-old tied the knot with flight attendant Lisa Bolitho at Auckland's luxurious Kelliher Estate last month, before the couple jetted off to Thailand on honeymoon.

The bride wore a full-length strapless gown with a floor-length veil and the groom stood smart in a classy suit with a white shirt and tie.

The couple received congratulatory messages on Facebook from fellow contestants Brett McGregor, Christine Hobbs and judge Simon Gault.

"Heart Congrats Big Guy on tying the knot, Lova ya work," wrote the restaurateur.

Juergens replied, saying he was enjoying Thai food, prompting Gault's response: "Don't you love the BIG tasty prawns."

"YES!!!" Juergens said. "They're bloody huge! What a honeymoon - was awesome!!"

Kelliher Estate, on Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour, has hosted a string of celebrity ceremonies, including the weddings of former All Black Doug Howlett and Monique Everard, and radio host Joe Cotton and Daniel Shields.

Juergens, director of Detonate Design Studios, made it into the final six Masterchef contestants last week.