Global Ambassador Chef

Chef Jimmy Griffin

Chef Jimmy is a Globally renowned baking and pastry expert, multi-award-holder, mentor, and international author shaping the future of artisanal and sustainable gastronomy.

Born into a family steeped in baking traditions since 1876, Chef Jimmy Griffin has become a globally respected figure in the world of artisanal baking and pastry.

With decades of experience and many prestigious accolades—including podium finishes in the World Bakery Championships—he continues to inspire the next generation of bakers through his teaching, consultancy, and self-published books.

A seasoned educator at TU Dublin, Jimmy also travels worldwide, teaching masterclasses and collaborating with global culinary institutions. His extensive range of published works showcases his expertise and innovation, reaching audiences across continents.

Recipes

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Regal Shake Recipe

A refreshing and deliciously creamy shake. Made with crumbled regal biscuits, topped with a decadent cream cheese topping.

Pineapple & Lime Cheesecake

A delicious Pineapple and Lime Cheesecake.

Roasted Cauliflower Cheese

An interesting spin on the classic cauliflower cheese – with a roasted head of cauliflower sitting in a delicious bed of cheesy goodness

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi, wild mushrooms & garlic pangratatto by Chef Todd Thorburn

Pork Hock Croque Monsieur

Classic with a modern twist – a toasty finished with luscious cheese sauce. Pork hock & tasty cheese croque monsieur on wild grain farmers bread with mozzarella bechamel.

Pumpkin Pistachio Pizza

Thin Crust Pizza with Roasted Pumpkin Puree, Pistachio, Pickled Red Onions, Preserved Lemon Wedges, Goat Cheese and Anchor Extra Stretch+ Mozzarella. By Chef David Warren - Global Advisory Chef

Rice in Cheesy Sauce

Reimagine a classic fried rice by serving it over a rich mozzarella sauce base.

Pulled Pork Brie Burger

Mouth watering pulled pork perfection in a burger.

Red Velvet Petit Cakes

Topped with cream cheese frosting, raspberries & pistachios, this sweet treat bursts with colour and flavour.

Pork belly & smoked cheddar croquettes

Pork belly & smoked cheddar croquettes.

Roselle - Raspberry and Hibiscus Cream Choux

This golden baked choux pastry has a strawberry and raspberry compote centre and then topped with Raspberry and Hibiscus infused Anchor Whipping Cream.

Smoked Kahawai Lasagne & Parmesan Snow

Smoked Kahawai Lasagne & Parmesan Snow with scallops & burnt butter bechamel.

Seasonal Fruit Pie

This rustic fruit pie will show your customers you care enough to make from scratch. Showing that you are using fresh ingredients through the seasonality of the produce you use, highlighting delicious New Zealand fruit at their peak.

Smoked Mushroom & Kikorangi Burger with Salsa Verde

Make Veggie Burgers an easy choice.

Seafood Bisque Tagliatelle

Freshly made Prawn Bisque served with Tagliatelle, tomatoes, asparagus, prawns and scallops.

Salted Toffee & Chocolate Baked Cheesecake

A combination of salted toffee and chocolate for a tasty cheesecake!

Smoked Fish Croque Madame

Classic with a modern twist – a toasty finished with luscious cheese sauce. Smoked fish brioche Croque madame, swiss cheese & crispy fried egg.

Smoked Beef & Mushroom Cigars

New York has one of the most energetic food scenes on the planet, and we’ve put it all into a single mouthful; smokey brisket from downtown Brooklyn.

Scallops and Barley

Light, delicate, sweet and sour - this Scallop and Barley dish has the perfect balance.

Sloppy Joe Jaffle

Pulled pork, tasty cheese & jalapeños sandwiched into buttered bread and toasted in a shaped press, pinching the corners to create a pocket.

Buttery Shortbread

This buttery shortbread can be personalised in so many different ways. Get creative this Christmas with toppings and decorations - or even create gift bags to sell as gifts at your bakery!

Wild Mushroom Fries

Let your customers get the most out of each visit and upgrade your snack options to create a buzz around something ordinary that you have taken to the next level.

Vanilla Cream and Blueberry Pavlova

This version of a Pavlova uses a crip meringue base instead of the more traditional marshmallowy meringue.

Tropical Pie

We're used to a sunny Christmas here in the Southern Hemisphere - so why not try out a summery Christmas dessert like this Tropical Peach and Pineapple Pie full of delicious Anchor Food Professionals cream

Thyme & Sour Cream Soda Bread

A simple yet delicious bread for beginner cooks and budding Chefs alike.

Twice Baked Croissant

This is a fantastic way to utilise any left-over baked croissants by simply adding value with a unique and delicious twist – how can anyone resist a buttery croissant filled with creamy baked cheesecake and toasty crumble?

Espresso Con Panna

Espresso con Panna means “espresso with cream” in Italian.

Wagyu Bavette

Yes you read that right. Beernaise! The classic béarnaise with a modern craft beer twist. Harness the power of sour beer in place of your vinegar element.

Warm Parmesan Pound Cake

Warm armesan Pound Cake with whipped cream cheese, berries & basil sugar.

Wild Mushroom Camembert Log Pizza

Wild mushrooms, Mainland Camembert, baby spinach & hazelnut pizza.

Thick Cut Fried Toast with Curry Chicken

Crispy fried bread forms the bowl for this curry chicken topped with mozzarella.

Turmeric Chicken Pide

Turmeric roasted chicken, char-grilled courgette, roast capsicum, spinach, coriander yoghurt & crispy spiced chickpeas.

Wagyu Cheddar Burger

Give the classic Beef Burger an epic twist.

Za'atar Crumbed Mainland Haloumi Nuggets

Za'atar crumbed Mainland Haloumi Nuggets with spiced chilli honey, mint & labneh.

Morrocan Spiced Snapper Wings

Snapper wings, or throats as they are sometimes referred to, have been a staple in recent years and with good reason – they are delicious and cheap!

Parmesan Polenta Porridge

Parmesan Polenta Porridge Lamb ragu and Parmesan porcini crunch.

Parmesan Broth & Seared Snapper

Mainland Parmesan Broth & Seared Snapper with orzo risotto & charred leek.

Moulin Rouge

Brioche Feuillete with Raspberry Jam and topped with Raspberry Crème Diplomat made with our Anchor Chef’s Classic Whipping Cream.

Naan with Cheese

The ultimate cheesy naan with mozzarella cheese inside and out

Penne Vodka

Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta flambéed in Vodka. By Chef David Warren - Global Advisory Chef

Peruvian Lamb Pizza

Cumin roasted Lamb, egg, chilli, potatoes, olives & huancaina sauce.

Sticky Date Lamington

Sticky Date Lamington with caramel mousse & spiced coconut.

Steamed Mussels & Clams

Steamed Mussels & Clams with feijoa chilli cream, beer bread & lemon kawakawa butter. A versatile dish that truly celebrates some iconic Kiwi flavours and ingredients.

Steak & Blue Cheese Pizza

Mainland Blue cheese & seared rump cap w/ mushrooms, caramelized red onion & heirloom tomatoes.

Tarte à la mangue

This Tarte à la mangue is a baked mango tart with mango mousse and vanilla cream using our Anchor Whipping Cream.

Soup 'N’ Sanga

Smoked NZ salmon, swiss cheese, free-range egg, horseradish mayo on tiger bread with cauliflower blue cheese soup.

Snapper

Snapper.

The Next Level Reuben

Smoked pastrami, swiss cheese, red kraut, beer mustard & pickles on light rye sour dough.

Heirloom Tomato Open Bagel

Heirloom tomato & swiss cheese toasted bagel, avocado feta smash & soft herb salad.

Iced Einspaenner with Barker's Vanilla Syrup

Einspaenner is a Viennese coffee originally made with double shot of espresso (doppio) with lots of Anchor Whipped Cream.

Iced Cappuccino

This beverage became popular in far East Asian countries where people prefer iced coffee to hot espresso.

Haloumi & Oyster Mushroom Pappardelle

Mainland Haloumi & Oyster Mushroom Pappardelle with brazil nut pesto & cured egg yolk.

House-Smoked Salmon on Rye

A fresh-tasting lunch for the summer months.

Habanero French Dip Baguette

Herb rolled sliced Scotch fillet, swiss cheese & habanero mustard on half baguette served with onion jus for dipping.

Kimchi Cheese Focaccia

Korea meets Italy in this cheesy fusion of Focaccia with Kimchi.

Kingfish & Scampi Ceviche

A light meal of fresh seafood served with Avocado Labneh.

Lamb Shank Pizza

Thin Crust Pizza with Cauliflower Puree, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Onion, Olive Tapenade, Popcorn Cauliflower, Pomegranate and Anchor Extra Stretch+ Mozzarella.

Kumara Hash with Kikorangi & Bacon

This delicious combo of cheese, relish and bacon is sure to be a winner.

Korean Fried Chicken Pizza

Gochujang glazed fried chicken, braised potato, capsicum & kimchi.

Lamb Shank Ragout, Kumara & Egmont Top Pie

Everybody loves a modern classic and it doesn’t get much more kiwi classic than lamb shank and kumara.

Manuka Honey Pannacotta

The simplicity of a panna cotta makes it a great dish to add interesting textures and flavours through other elements.

Meatball Bread Bowl

Juicy meatballs with a spicy sriracha tomato base in an edible bread bowl topped with mozzarella.

Labneh Cheese

A great way of getting a double use from your yoghurt; Strain the yoghurt to separate the whey and create Labneh ‘yoghurt cheese’.

Lychee Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Brighten your day. A perfectly balanced blend of mild tropical dragon fruit and sweet aromatic lychee topped with a deliciously rich cream cheese topping.

Meatball Feta Sub

Mountains of Meatballs and flavoursome Feta - this combo is a winner.

Labneh Gnocchi, Kina & Egmont Cacio E Pepe

To make a simple, quick and cost-effective gnocchi I have used labneh. Simply hang your Dewinkel Natural Unsweetened Yoghurt overnight and use this as a substitute for ricotta with a point of difference and a little wow factor.

Milk Chocolate Cream

A yummy chocolate mousse made with Anchor Whipping Cream.

Chicken Parmigiana Bites

Chicken Parma bites are a refined version of the Australian Pub favourite Chicken ‘Parma’ Parmigiana, which consists of breaded chicken breast balls stuffed with Mozzarella and ham on a bed of Napoli sauce and topped with green her mayo and crispy prosciutto.

Confit Aoraki Salmon

Anchor Food Professionals Corporate Chef Todd Thorburn’s Confit Aoraki Salmon with Saffron Butter Poached Lobster recipe.

Four Cheese Tortellini

Four Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Basil Sauce and Garlic Cream Foam. By Chef David Warren - Global Advisory Chef

Fresh Herb & Garlic Flat Bread

Equal parts De Winkel natural yoghurt and self raising flour along with whatever flavours you want to knead into the dough as easy as that.

Garlic & Rosemary Pide

Pide is a great way to elevate your pizza offering across your menu, selling as a shared dish for the table, by the slice, or mix ‘n’ match slices.

Frozen Yoghurt Bark

Crumble over pancakes, cereal or on top of your morning granola and yoghurt.

Fried Mainland Haloumi & Warm Lemon Laban

Loukaniko sausage, crispy chickpeas & poached eggs.

Fire Chicken Cutlet with Cheese

Spicy fire chicken cutlets smothered in Anchor Extra Stretch+ Mozzarella Cheese.

Gambas Chorizo Pizza

Thin Crust Plank Pizza with Chorizo, Prawns, Roasted Capsicum, Jalapeno, Romesco Sauce, Salsa Verde Cream Cheese and Anchor Extra Stretch+ Mozzarella. By Chef David Warren – Global Advisory Chef

Grilled Rosemary Mushroom Toastie

The grilled cheese is a favourite of many that was definitely due for an update. Dip the sandwich in the smokey cheese sauce or simply drizzle it over and enjoy.

Crispy Potato Skins Parmesan

Complete an epic meal with an epic side of Crispy Potato Skins.

Coconut Sable Breton

These unique pastry cases are a perfect solution – they do not require any blind baking as they rise during baking & collapse in the middle on cooling which gives the tart case a perfect centre to pipe a variety of different fillings into.

Creole Fried Chicken Parmi

Creole Fried Chicken Parmi with kumara fries and winter seasonal salad. Already an Aussie pub staple, and now seen on lots of Kiwi menus, this is quickly becoming everybody’s new ‘go to’ on pub menus.

Classic Flat White

Famously invented in New Zealand and made better with fresh & creamy Anchor milk.

Cloud Cake

Light Hojicha Chiffon, Honey Machiatto.

Crispy Pork Hock

Side dishes are often overlooked when chefs are creating menus, however a little effort with the humble potato and you can create a gratin side that will elevate any dish on your menu well beyond the fried chip.

Crispy Fried Cauliflower, Caper Labneh & Kikorangi

Taking inspiration from the crispiness and spice of fried chicken in a modern vegetarian alternative.

Creamy Mushroom Soup

A delicious creamy soup for fall. Made with fresh mushrooms and Anchor Extra Yield Cooking Cream.

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

This recipe incorporates the key flavour elements from a café, with Earl Grey tea, chai and espresso.

Croizza Banh Mi

As mash up between Croissant Pastry and Vietnamese Banh Mi with Bun Cha Vietnamese Meatballs and Sweet Chilli Dressing – topped with deliciously creamy mozzarella.

Cypriot Tiropita Halloumi & Mint Cake

Cypriot Tiropita Halloumi & Mint Cake with w/ pork afelia, zhoug and haloumi crisps.

Beef Brisket Pizza

Thin Crust Pizza with Smoked Beef, Chipotle Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Colby Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Chimichurri Cream Cheese, Pickled Cucumber and Anchor Extra Stretch+ Mozzarella. By Chef David Warren – Global Advisory Chef

Banana Custard Tart

Try out this delicious Banana Custard Tart in your bakery - made with delicious Anchor milk, cream and butter.

Baked Rice

Try this baked rice dish made with a rich tomato ragu and topped with creamy mozzarella.

Brioche Bombs

A tasty handheld savoury treat on the run from the bakery or café cabinet or scaled up for a sit-down casual dining experience.

Brioche Bacon Butty

Bacon inspiration featuring fluffy eggs and Bacon Jam.

Bacon Butty Bagel

Giving the classic bacon butty a shake-up – combining a bagel with the love of bacon and Mainland Tasty Cheese it is only natural for the combo to become a favourite.

Beef Cheek & Egmont Empanadas

Flaky and cheesy pastry triangles filled with slow-cooked beef cheek and grated Egmont cheese.

Black Velvet Roulade

This is a comforting ‘old school’ recipe that I wanted to bring back & showcase with a unique twist – thoughts of my mum baking roulades for family dinners & tussling over the largest slice always brings fond memories.

Brioche Donuts

The peanut butter mousse also makes a great filling in an éclair or as a layer in a gateau – to remove the peanut as an allergen you can simply exchange the peanut butter for ingredients such as Nutella, caramel or chocolate ganache.

Burnt Butter Lamb

This dish is inspired by the truly earthy and bold umami flavour notes of our Kāpiti Ramara washed rind.

Butter poached prawns

Butter poached prawns.

Garlic Cream Cheese Pizza

Garlic & herb cream cheese white pizza.

Charred Greens, Skordalia & Whipped Feta

Inspired by the beauty and range of produce available seasonally in spring.

Cheesy Egg Roll

This is a quick and easy egg roll recipe using our Anchor Extra Stretch+ Mozzarella to give it a cheesy flavour and texture.

Cheese on Rice

A Korean style kimchi fired rice served with a cheesy mozzarella blanket.

Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Our Anchor Extra Stretch + Mozzarella is stuffed into these cheesy meatballs and served over a rich tomato ragu.

Briocho Croque Monsieur

Give the classic ham and cheese sandwich a beautiful twist with Kāpiti Smoked Havarti cheese.

Buldak

Try this Buldak recipe with meatballs stuffed with delicious mozzarella served over stir fry noodles

Cheesy Dipping Bowl

Crispy friend chicken drumettes in a Gochujang glaze served with a mozzarella dipping sauce.

Cheesy Tteokbokki

A classic Korean rice cake dish with a cheesy mozzarella topping.

Chilli & Prosciutto Fugazzeta

Cheese stuffed pizza topped w/ charred onion, parmesan, oregano & crisp prosciutto.

Chocolate Tart

This is a seriously indulgent dessert – the sharpness of the passionfruit and the creaminess of the cheesecake balances well with the deeply rich & dark chocolate tart.

Chipotle Baked Eggs

A delicious breakfast dish featuring Mainland Creamy Feta.

Chicken and Cheese Arancini

Deep-fried Haianese Chicken Arancini Rice Balls with a creamy mozzarella centre.

Citrus Triple Chocolate Parfait Sandwich

Sandwiching the parfait in the light sponge cookie makes this a beautifully soft ice cream sandwich.

Egmont Pan De Yuca

Cassava cheese bread rolls filled with 3 cheese cream, & tamarillo hot sauce.

Duck Havarti Burger

Go to Havarti Heaven with this delicious dish.

Egmont Rēwena Bread

Rēwena is a traditional Māori bread. A simple and easy potato sourdough that is super versatile, with a great story and provenance to boot.

Espresso Con Panna

Espresso con Panna means “espresso with cream” in Italian.

Egmont Scone

Mainland Egmont Cheese has a mild cheddar saltiness with a sweet and subtle nuttiness, this flavour carries well making it perfect for baking as a topping or ingredient.

Feeling of Flambe

Using the classical European style with a thin, fluffy yet crispy base to complement our mozzarella and other ingredients.

American BBQ Pork Rib Burger

American BBQ is a tradition of long slow cooked meats dating back to the 1800s.

Asian Style Nachos

This is a spin on classic pulled pork served with Asian cracker style nachos with a cream cheese avocado dressing.

A Celebration Of Beets

This dish is a true celebration of everything beetroot – roasted, pickled and fresh.

Affogato

Affogato is an Italian espresso based dessert, but we have used cold brew for a more complex flavour and nutty finish.

Baby Brioche

Re-invented Classic Brioche à Tête with Raspberry- Lemongrass Crème Diplomat​.

Pain Suisse

Flaky croissant with Chocolate Flavoured Hazelnut Pralines.

Rabbit Ragout

Home made tagliatelle tossed with ragout of rabbit, with anchovy and chanterelle mushrooms in light pommery mustard cream scented with orange.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

A refreshing salad of heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto cream cheese, tomato foam, and parmesan wafers.

Café De Paris Butter

Try this delicious Café de Paris butter with simple pantry staples. Perfect for steaks and vegetables. 

Mango Sticky Rice Tart

Mango Sticky Rice Tart by Chef Steven Ong. With Thai-inspired sticky rice coconut custard, fresh mango, and a rich coconut whipped ganache, starring Anchor™ Whipping Cream.

Chicken Liver Parfait

Sweet, sour and savoury flavours come together with this chicken liver parfait dish with a ginger sable and salted potato tuille.

Joaquim Cake

Singapore Orchid Tea Mousse, Coconut Cream, Tropical Fruits Potpourri, Coconut Dacquoise.

Gâteau Ardéchois

Chestnut Buttercream from Ardèche, Caramel Crème Chantilly and Almond Succès​.

Pork Breast, Cauliflower cheese, Potato, Apple and Tomato Curd

Roasted pork, poached fondant potato, cauliflower cheese and poached apples.

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Smoked salmon paired with anchovy cream cheese butter paired with aniseed purple flower cauliflower salad.

Baked Tiramisu

Soft Baked Cheesecake on Chocolate Biscuit Cuillère, Coffee Cremeux and ​ Orange Cream Cheese Chantilly.​

Tortellini of Butternut Squash and Pumpkin

Tortellini with roasted butternut squash filling, infused with lime and coriander, served in a butternut squash and pumpkin velouté​.

Smoked Ham and Cheddar Mousse 

Smoked Ham & Cheddar Mousse by Chef David Warren: A savoury blend of smoked chicken ham, creamy cheddar mousse, and bold flavours for a modern culinary twist!

Sora Dessert

Black Sesame ‘French Toast’, Black Sesame Cream Cheese Sorbet, Lime Coulis, Cream Cheese Paste, Cream Cheese Crumble, Sesame Tuile and Lime Foam​.

Lamb with Pea Puree

Lamb, pea puree, crispy potato, baby leek and pearl onion, complemented with a light and creamy mushroom sauce.

KimPiChi

A bold, modern twist on fried chicken infused with kimchi flavours. Featuring spicy fermented cabbage balanced by mild, tender mozzarella, this dish reinterprets a Korean classic with innovative elements for international cuisine lovers.

Mr Blueberry

Mr blueberry features a layered viennoiserie, and choux filled with blueberry cream and has a blueberry jelly hat to match.

Cherry Clafoutis

A sable dough case filled with clafoutis cream and cherries, topped with a sponge roll with lime cream and cherry jam, and surrounded by a whipped lime ganache.

Carrot & Co

A sophisticated creation utilizing carrots in various forms (puree, roasted, or raw) to highlight their natural sweetness and earthy flavour. Complemented by modern techniques and paired with complementary creams, spices, and herbs, this dish demonstrates carrots' versatility in refined, professional applications.

d’Tanjong Katong

Southeast Asian-inspired fusion focusing on traditional flavours like coconut, tropical fruits, and fragrant elements like pandan. Balanced creamy textures and bold spice profiles elevate this dish to suit contemporary dining scenarios, presenting a blend of heritage and innovation.

St Honore

A caramelised puff pastry base topped with half-candied strawberries, a lady finger sponge, and covered in a cream cheese Chantilly cream and choux pastries.

Banana Passion Roll

A viennoiserie layered with chocolate dough with a banana passionfruit centre, topped with cream cheese almond cream and caramel powder.

New York Cheesecake

A traditional New York cheesecake made with Anchor Cream Cheese.

Mandarin Cheesecake

Mandarin Cheesecake with Milk Chocolate Earl Grey Mousse.

Sablé au caramel

A combination of the buttery Italian Hazelnut Cookie ‘Baci di dama’ and the delicious caramel flavour of millionaire’s shortbread.

A legacy of excellence  

Celebrating Chef Jimmy's remarkable achievements and contributions to global baking education and pastry artistry

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European Bakery Cup Podium Finishes

Secured bronze, silver, and gold medals on European and global stages, including the prestigious IBA World Bakery Championships in Munich.

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Published Author

Authored six globally acclaimed books on baking and pastry arts, including "The Art of Lamination" and "Panettone – The King of Bread.

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Honorary Professor of Baking

Conferred as Honorary Professor at Agrarian University of Stavropol, Russia, for contributions to baking education.

"Anchor Food Professionals butter sheets are amazing to use, they come to ambient temperature swiftly and can be incorporated into the dough without beurrage. The butter also has excellent providence and sustainability in process, as it comes from grass fed cows, with natural beta carotene creating a rich golden colour."
Chef Jimmy showcasing his expertise in lamination
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