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Nick Guan: The Asian-fusion chef who swapped accounting for Le Cordon Bleu

Chef de cuisine Nick Guan could very easily have spent his life crunching numbers instead of being in the kitchen doing what he loves. Three years into an accounting degree in China, the chef sensed something was off and dropped out, choosing instead to fly to Adelaide and start a new life. The bold move […]

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How Much Does a Private Chef Cost? Things You Want to Know About Hiring One

If you haven’t had the time to enjoy a private chef experience before, you might have a few burning questions you want to ask before you dive in and hire one. Maybe how much does it cost to hire a private chef? Or what even is a private chef, anyway? We created this ultimate guide […]

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Meet ‘The Crazy Chef’: Chef Gaggan Anand

Fine dining and Indian cuisine may not seem like the perfect match, but that’s because nobody managed to strike the perfect balance between the two until Chef Gaggan Anand. The wacky, eccentric executive chef has a mind that boggles and a genius that knows no bounds, offering an exclusive chef’s table experience. The Indian-born and […]

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This is What the Future Looks Like for Chefs

There are transformations happening everywhere you look. Almost every industry is shifting into new and uncharted territory thanks to a combination of technological advancements, globalisation, and climate change. Covid-19 has only accelerated these transformations, forcing entire industries to shift and adapt so they can keep up with a rapidly changing world.  Disruptions were rife all […]

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Why You Should Get a Private Home Chef for Your New Year’s Eve Party

After many months of lockdown, many of us are looking forward to a string of social gatherings, dinners, and events to reconnect with our loved ones. After that, there’s Christmas, and after that, we have New Year’s Eve to celebrate. That’s a lot of food and a lot of cooking – especially after months of […]

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How to Organise a Rustic (Farm) Wedding

Rustic farmyard weddings have a certain fairytale charm. One of the biggest wedding trends of late, rustic-themed farm weddings exudes casual elegance, a return to nature, and a relaxed and intimate atmosphere where guests can mix and mingle against the backdrop of a beautiful outdoor environment reminiscent of cosiness and warmth. A rustic-themed wedding focuses […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Cooking Techniques

Japanese people are known to live longer than any other population in the world. Owe it to the food, lifestyle, culture, or a combination of all three – clearly, there’s something right about the Japanese way of being. The primary cause behind the country’s long life expectancy is most often attributed to the Japanese diet. […]

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The World’s Top Chefs

Who is the world’s best chef? If there’s ever an accolade that professional chefs dream about, then it’s the Michelin star. Getting a Michelin star is a true testament to a chef’s skill and dedication in the kitchen, and that’s why the world’s top chefs work tirelessly for years to get even just one.  A Michelin […]

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2022 Food & Beverage Trends From Chef’s Perspective

2021 was a crazy year for the food and dining industry. The pandemic brought about so many upheavals and changed the way food and dining looks in a way we never could have predicted. This year, we’re expecting to see the dust settle and a lot of exciting 2022 food & beverage trends crop up […]