NextGen chef Adrian Soriano’s learns from Michael Meredith 2017 NextGen Chef Adrian Soriano writes about this mentoring experience with Michael Meredith from Merediths. Day 1 The first day I arrived at Merediths it was around 4pm. The first day was all about getting familiar with the kitchen and the menu but I was quickly put…[Read more]
NextGen Chef Ryan Prouting Goes Foraging at Wharekauhau
2017 Next Gen Ryan Prouting from Chillingworth Road writes about his week with Mentor Marc Soper of Wharekauhau Country Estate. My week at Wharekauhau was one of the best experiences I have ever done. Ora King was the hero of the whole trip: organising, funding and creating a time to remember. They sent me to…[Read more]
NextGen Chef Peita Fleming’s week at Chillingworth Road
2017 NextGen Chef Peita Fleming writes about her mentoring experience with Darren Wright at Chillingworth Road. Working alongside the team at Chillingworth Road was an incredible and humbling experience. They are so passionate, talented and enthusiastic about what they do and teaching the world around them. I arrived ready to learn and soak up as…[Read more]
Maxime Gnojczak 2016 NextGen Chef
Chef Maxime Gnojczak (28), was born and educated in France. After working throughout Europe he arrived in New Zealand in 2013 and has been living and working in Wellington ever since. Maxime is active in culinary competitions and has won many accolades throughout his short time in New Zealand. In 2016 Maxime applied for the…[Read more]