Expat Deli - Delicatessen Equipment, Celebrity Chefs Blog, Gourmet Specialty Food Supplier
Expat Deli - Delicatessen Equipment, Celebrity Chefs Blog, Gourmet Specialty Food Supplier
Chefs Biography
Janice Wong
Singapore
Upon completing her economics degree in Australia Janice Wong's career focus shifted from finance to food. She studied pastry at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu for 6 years after which she developed and perfected her skills by working at some of the worlds best restaurants. (wd-50, Per Se, Alinea )
Janice is owner chef of 2am Dessert Bar, the first of its kind in Singapore. She is applauded by chefs from around the globe for her culinary skills and her desserts of epicurean pure indulgence
Zhang Jin Jai
Beijing China
From a jet setting classical musician to one the most elegant modern day master chefs, Jin R ( as she is also known as ) is an accomplished artist and calligrapher. She is owner of the classic modern day Green T House renowned throughout Asia's culinary word. Her creations are considered works of art with each dish infused with Chinese Tea, Spices, Flower Petals and her signature garnish Green Tea Powder
www.green-t-house.comMaggie Beer
Nuriootpa SA Australia
Award winning chef, restauranteur, author, co host of the cooking show " The Cook and the Chef" Maggie's culinary adventure began with the establishment of Pheasant farm in South Australia's Barossa Valley. The Pheasant farm restaurant soon followed and marked the beginning of a career that spans farming, export ,food production and food writing. The Maggie Beer gourmet food range now numbers over 20 different lines and include meat, and a select variety of pantry essentials.
www.maggiebeer.com.auKathryn Bari-Petritis
Syosset, New York USA
A unique and dedicated wholistic chef Kathryn is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute of Health and Culinary Arts. She is a teacher, lecturer and consultant that specializes in food and healing. Her passion and involvement to all things healthy extends to working closely with adults and children with learning and developmental disabilities. With a focus on body, mind and spirit connection of Food Knowledge Kathryn offers insight into the tools for health supportive cooking. Kathryn offers workshops, lectures and recipes for this unique approach to food, diet with the ultimate aim to attain complete wholeness.
www.thehealthchef.comAinsley Harriott
London England United Kingdom
Well known for his easy to prepare dishes, Ainsley has worked at every level of the catering business. He has headed the longest running cookery series in the world, Ready Steady Cook, and sold millions of books, among them Barbecue Bible, Meals in Minutes and more recently Just Five Ingredients. Famous for his upbeat personality and Caribbean Cooking influences, Ainsley has worked in comedy and singing and in the early 1990's formed the Calypso Twins band releasing a hit titled World Pantry. He has released his own product lines available from selected specialty stores and is a proud supporter of various charities among them The Kasiisi Porridge Program which gives rural children in Western Uganda a meal every day.
www.ainsley-harriott.comShaun Hergatt
New York NY USA
Born in Cairns Australia, with a multi cultural upbringing along with a passion to experiment with food at a young age each played a part the development of Shaun Hergatt's culinary skills
His American Father and Scandinavian grandmother encouraged Shaun to explore his culinary passions and he apprenticed and worked at some of the finest restaurants in Australia before heading off overseas to further develop his unique skills.
Shaun worked at a myriad of internationally acclaimed hotels, including the Ritz Carlton in Australia and the USA before opening his in own acclaimed SHO in New York
He is well known for his passion for Asian accentuated french cuisine and has the unique ability to combine ingredients from multiple cuisines using the finest and freshest ingredients available,
Visit Shaun's website to to see some of his mouthwatering culinary works of art
Wolfgang Puck
St. Veit Austria
Austrian born, American resident Wolfgang is a world renowned award winning master chef, and philanthropist supporting many charities including make a wish foundation, meals on wheels, childhood diabetes and more. His flagship restaurant Spago along with Chinois and Postios have earned him phenomenal accolades from around the globe. Visit his website to see cooking tips, recipes , appliances and prepared food.
www.wolfgangpuck.comNobu Matsuhisa
Saitam Japan
Famed chef Nobu apprenticed in Japanese Sushi bars before venturing overseas to continue his classic training. Peru, Argentina, and Alaska were some of the places where culture and regional ingredients played a part in the development of his unique cooking style . With his movie great partner, Robert De Nero they opened the first of the famed Nobu restaurants in 1987 and is still considered a favorite among the celebrity world. View Nobu's profile to see his select range of beverages, cookbooks dinnerware.
www.nobumatsuhisa.comRachel Allen
Dublin Ireland
Often referred to the Irish Cooking Queen, Rachel was raised in Dublin and studied at the world famous Ballymalone Cookery School. With a reputation for practical simple and delicious recipes, Rachel's cooking style is ideal for family and friends. She is author of numerous bestselling cookbooks, an international broadcaster, and contributor to many Irish publications.
www.rachelallen.co.ukSanjeev Kapoor
Ambala India
India's most recognized celebrity chef began his career in Hotel Management. Perfecting his passion by working in hotels throughout India Sanjeev eventually became Executive Chef at Mumbai's famed Centaur Hotel. This paved the way for his world wide recognition and acclaim. Sanajeev is author to many Indian style cookbooks, TV host and multiple award winner including the prestigious World Best Executive Chef title
www.sanjeevkapoor.comMatt Clark - Culinary Madness
Brisbane Australia
A professional chef, author, freelance writer and culinary consultant , Matt has worked at various 5 star hotels restaurants , catering companies, boat charters and major events. Favoring modern Australian Cuisine with strong french influence Matt brings attention to native products through his authentic recipes. He is author of The Produce Chef, a unique cookbook offering creative menu selections using ingredients now available from his online store.
www.culinarymadness.webs.comLuke Mangan
Sydney NSW Australia
Arguably one of Australia's most recognizable chefs Luke has worked with some of the worlds greatest ....Among them Globally renowned Michel Roux,as well as Herman Sneider of the Two Faces fame. Luke operates 4 multi award winning restaurants within Australia and Abroad with his Salt Grill recently voted one the the world's top 10 restaurants on Cruise Ships. Click onto Luke's website to see his books, recipes and gourmet product range of Pantry Essentials.
Www.lukemangan.comNeil Perry
Sydney NSW Australia
Restauranteur, author, respected chef and owner of famed Rockpool restaurants, Neil is one of Australia's most influential chefs. With a history spanning over 2 decades and having established some of Australia's finest restaurants Neil has gained a reputation for excellence and perfection. He heads a team of 5 consultants to Qantas Airways developing menus for International and Business Class travelers. With a passion for Australia Food Wine Quality and Travel, Neil has produced several television series for The Lifestyle Chanel sharing the passion for his craft with viewers from all around Australia
info@rockpool.comNigella Lawson
London UK
United Kingdom's glamorous celebrity chef, Nigella is as much recognized for her skills in journalism as she is for her culinary talents. Known to many as television's domestic kitchen goddess Nigella has inspired many to become household family chefs. Visit her website to see recipes, books and Nigella's words of kitchen wisdom.
www.nigella.comKen Hom
Arizona USA
American born to Cantonese parents and a resident of the South of France, Ken is regarded as the worlds leading authority in Chinese cookery. His interest started at the age of 11 and his passion continued to develop throughout his time at university where he offered cookery classes to help pay for his fees. Ken has prepared dishes for royalty, countless celebrities and has launched his own cookware range on the back of his extensive culinary skills
www.kenhom.comMatt Moran
Sydney NSW Australia
From farm boy to celebrity chef, Matt was raised on a dairy farm before leaving school at 15 to pursue his career as a chef.
A household name from his appearances on TV shows including Master chef, The Chopping Block and My Restaurant Rules, Matt is head chef and co owner of Sydney's famous Aria Restaurants. Aria has been awarded two chefs hats on multiple occasions and is where Matt experiments with his interest in Classical French cooking.
Rick Stein
Oxfordshire United Kingdom
Rick Stein is one of Britain's well respected celebrity chefs, entrepreneur and king of the Food Voyage of Discovery. In some ways he is the Human version of The Expat Deli, seeking out Food Heroes , the Producers of excellent food from around the Globe. Rick is the owner of restaurants, a cooking school, and has written 11 cookbooks. He has cooked for the Queen and Prince Philip, Tony Blair and French President Jacques Chirac.
www.rickstein.comBobby Flay
New York USA
Bobby Flay is one of America's well known and critically acclaimed Chef / Restaurateurs. His name is synonymous with the South Western flavor style he brought to New York in the early 1990's. He is an award winning author of numerous cookbooks, a television personality and has produced his own range of gourmet products including sauces , rubs and condiments
www.bobbyflay.comGuy Grossi
Melbourne Australia
Leading Australian Chef, Presenter and food media personality Guy is owner of several renowned restaurants including the iconic Grossi Florentino and Bangkok's Grossi Trattoria.
He is acclaimed among the industry for his focus and expertise of Italian culture and hospitality.
A committed philanthropist Guy supports a number of worthwhile charities throughout Australia. A recent addition to the Grossi experience is the introduction of his premium hand crafted product range including oils, antipasto panforte and pastas.
Marco Pierre White
United Kingdom
British Celebrity Chef, restauranteur and Television personality Marco Pierre White is often referred to as the godfather of modern cooking. One of the nations finest chefs is well known for his colorful personality and rock star good looks. He commenced his classical training at age 16 under the highly acclaimed Albert and Michael Roux. He opened his first restaurant Harvey's in 1986 and by the age of 33 he had become the youngest chef to be awarded three Michelin Stars.
www.marcopierrewhite.orgKate Mc Aloon
Melbourne Australia
Kate attended cooking school in France at the Moulin De Mougins Restaurant on the French Riviera , worked in their kitchen and has been a personal chef to the stars including Miranda Kerr, Gwyneth Paltrow and Meg Ryan. She is trained in Vegetarian, Vegan and "Special Diets" and uses Organic foods when ever possible,. Kate enjoys finding the freshest ingredients at Farmers Markets and uses "Super Foods" and Medicinal Herbs in her dishes in order to create healthy food that nourishes your body and soul and keeps your waist line slim. Visit Kate's website to see her recipes and cooking tips.
