by Downing Designer | Feb 21, 2023 | 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, James Stapley, New Zealand
James Stapley Follow Starting his career at the Park Lane Hilton in London aged 16, James has only ever been a chef. After 4 years as Head Chef of The Premier in Selfridges Luxury Department Store he moved to New Zealand. Shortly after achieving restaurant of the year...
by Ōra King Admin | Apr 5, 2022 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, North America
Rogelio Garcia Follow Born in Mexico and raised in Northern California with deep connections to local farmers, Rogelio Garcia’s cooking showcases culinary techniques and locally sourced ingredients.Chef Garcia began working in Northern California kitchens at the age...
by Ōra King Admin | Mar 10, 2022 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Australia, Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Fitzpatrick Follow Ryan was raised in Northern Rivers, New South Wales and relocated to Noosa, Sunshine Coast where he started his apprenticeship in his late teens. Once qualified, he moved to Melbourne to work at the 2 Hat establishment – The Press Club....
by Downing Designer | Jun 10, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Europe, Felix Lo Basso
Felix Lo Basso Follow Felix was born in Molfetta, Puglia, in 1973 and after several experiences in great gourmet italian restaurants and abroad, he was mentioned for the first time by the prestigious Michelin star in 2011. Refined style, always playing between...
by Downing Designer | Jun 10, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Europe, Sascha Stemberg
Sascha Stemberg Follow A native of Velbert, Germany, Sascha is Executive Chef in his family company, the one Michelin star Haus Stemberg. With extensive experience and training at numerous notable and Michelin star restaurants including Hotel Paradis Mauritius and...
by Downing Designer | Jun 10, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Matt Lambert, New Zealand
Matt Lambert Follow MATT LAMBERT is a chef of international acclaim who recently returned home to his native home of New Zealand. Having worked on multiple projects in the USA he is beyond excited to take the lead as Executive Chef at Rodd and Gunn’s The Lodge...
