Demonstration topics from the celebrity chefs include everyday recipes using the best of New Zealand produce, building a perfectly balanced meal, fad-free and fantastic eating, utilising all ingredients and becoming a wine connoisseur.
Peter Gordon
It would be fair to say Peter Gordon is our version of cooking royalty having been invited to cook for President Obama, cooked for both the NZ and UK Prime Ministers, and received an ONZM for his service to the food industry.
Coming from humble roots in Whanganui, Peter is well-known for his eclectic cooking style shown through his eight cookbooks, and across his two London-based and two Auckland-based fusion restaurants.
Claire Turnbull
A qualified nutritionist, Claire has been working in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years, including work on TV, radio and with the Healthy Food Guide.
Ray McVinnie
Professional chef, award winning food writer, cookbook author, lecturer and star judge on MasterChef NZ, Ray is passionate about good home cooking and encouraging food socialising.
Brett McGregor
New Zealand's first MasterChef; ten years on, three cookbooks later, and a hit TV series under his belt, Brett is now Executive Chef at the Strata Lounge Auckland airport.
Marc Soper
Marc is Greenlea Butcher Shop's brand ambassador, an award-winning Executive Chef, and food teacher who has a passion for foraging and the outdoors, which inspires his modern European food with a Kiwi twist.
Simon Gault
Simon Gault is a New Zealand celebrity chef, entrepreneur, food writer and television personality, known for appearing as a celebrity chef judge on MasterChef NZ.
Yvonne Lorkin
Wine judge and columnist Yvonne Lorkin of Winefriend shares her extensive knowledge of the New Zealand wine scene describing origins, production and characteristics of some delightful New Zealand wines.
Megan May
Brought to you by Hyundai, Megan May is the chef and owner of award-winning Auckland cafes Little Bird Organics and The Unbakery.
After struggling with severe allergies to gluten, dairy and sugar, she began a lifelong love affair with creating and sharing raw food for wellbeing and pleasure.
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