NZChefs announced their Olympic Dream in December when Graham Hawkes, NZChefs National President, confirmed they will be sending a team to Erfurt, Germany in 2016 to compete in the Culinary Olympics.
They will be joining 2000 chefs from 40 countries in what is the most important culinary event in the world.
"This dream has only become a reality because of the support we have received from Fonterra Foodservice, who share with us the goal to see our chefs on the world stage," Graham said.
The Chefs
Team Captain - Hot Kitchen & pastry |
Steve Le Corre |
Aoraki School of Hospitality & Tourism (Timaru), Cookery Tutor |
Hot Kitchen |
John Kelleher |
AUT School of Hospitality & Tourism (Auckland), Senior Lecturer Professional Cookery |
Hot Kitchen |
Darren Wright |
Chillingworth Rd (Christchurch), Chef/Owner |
Hot Kitchen |
Mark Sycamore |
Tequila Mockingbird (Christchurch), Executive Chef |
Hot Kitchen - Pastry |
William Mordido |
Chikos Restaurant & Café (Auckland), Head Chef |
Hot Kitchen - Pastry |
Richard Hingston |
Christchurch Casino (Christchurch), Head Chef |
Hot Kitchen (back-up) / Cold Kitchen |
David Schofield |
Star Anise (Auckland), Consultant Chef |
Cold Kitchen |
Ken O'Connell |
Bracken Restaurant (Dunedin), Chef / Patron |
Cold Kitchen (back-up) / Hot Kitchen |
Corey Hume |
Blanket Bay (Queenstown), Executive Chef |
Cold Table - Pastry |
Jie Min Aw |
AUT School of Hospitality & Tourism, Pastry Chef Tutor |
Cold Table - Pastry |
Brian Bae |
Oko Dessert Kitchen, Auckland, Sous Chef & Chocolatier |