Who's cooking in the Live Cooking Kitchen?

1.30pm Saturday 27th August 2022

Grant Mclellan
from Casual Kitchen

Chef Grant has been chasing exotic flavours across the globe for over 35 years and has now settled down to bring that experience into people's kitchens - Casual Kitchen creates gourmet meals that are affordable and easy and delivered to your door.

What Grant will be making from the Casual Kitchen range:
Take My Time Pulled Lamb Filo with Quinoa
A selection of cookie creations

11.30am Sunday 28th August 2022

Matt Schaeffer
from Bluebiyou

Matt is back for a second session! Apologies from Jordan Baudeche who was originally scheduled, he is unwell

Chef Matt Schaeffer and his brother Nathan co-own Bluebiyou, the Bay of Plenty's only beachfront contemporary bistro restaurant and bar.

With breaktaking ocean views over Papamoa Beach and the Pacific Ocean, Bluebiyou is the perfect space to relax and dine any time.

What Matt will be making:
Tiramisu

3.30pm Sunday 28th August 2022

Neil Sapitula
from Solera Wine Bar

Solera is located in downtown Mount Maunganui with an innovative sharing menu best described as modern hearth cooking with a focus on local ingredients.

Winners in the 2022 Bay of Plenty Hospitality Awards:
Service Foods Outstanding Chef: Neil Sapitula
Mount Brewing Co. Outstanding New Establishment: Solera Wine Bar
Antipodes Water Outstanding Restaurant: Solera Wine Bar

Neil will be making:
Wagyu Beef Tartare
with Oyster & Truffle Emulsion and Potato Pave