Chef Mark McAllister shares his hit list of must see (and must eat) attractions from the mountainous region of Hakone, Japan. I knew that I would love Japan. It had been at the top of my list of countries I wanted to visit for about ten years. I was just waiting for the right time…[Read more]
Guest Blogger
My experience judging the 2016 Ora King Awards
Having ticked off an enjoyable 2015 awards, judging alongside Lauraine Jacobs, I launched into the 2016 awards enthusiastically, knowing I’d be tasting some fantastic dishes in beautiful places round the country, this time around with respected chef and legendary restaurateur Geoff Scott to convene with. Several weeks of eating some of the world’s best…[Read more]
A Culinary Adventure in Nelson/Tasman with Next Gen Chef Joelle
We’re nearing the end of the first stage of the Ora King Next Gen Mentoring Programme; Harrison from SkyCity Auckland is the final Next Gen chef to complete a week in the kitchen with a regional mentor. He is currently at Trinity Wharf, Tauranga with Chef Simon Green. Read more about the Next Gen Programme here. Last week…[Read more]
Judging the Ōra King Salmon Awards with Lauraine Jacobs
My Month of Salmon It sounds like a dream job and it was. Fifteen finalists competing to find the best Ōra King Salmon chefs in New Zealand and I had the enviable task of flying about the country to sample eight of these extraordinary dishes. Seven flights, four nights away from home and…[Read more]
Sensory Science
Sound science is an important part of our business. For example, Ora King is based on the unique breed that derives from our classical breeding program. The work of scientists both in house and externally to set the parameters for this program – and then to turn theory into reality in our annual egg collection,…[Read more]