The Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs were guests at Royalburn Station recently where they had an immersive hands on experience learning about the farming practices followed by cooking up some delicious lamb racks over coals. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreWhen Platinum Ambassador Chef Rex Morgan stepped back into the kitchen to revive iconic dishes from Citron, it wasn’t just about nostalgia. It was a bold return to the flavours and ideas that helped redefine New Zealand dining in the early 2000s - brought back to life for a memorable collaboration at SO/ Auckland.
Read MoreAfter going head-to-head as finalists in the Hospitality NZ Chef of the Year competition, Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs Dean Thompson and Cam Davies reunited for a night that celebrated the strength and creativity of New Zealand’s hospitality industry.
Read MoreBeef + Lamb New Zealand has unveiled the four talented chefs who will serve as their next Ambassador Chefs, taking up the term throughout 2024 and 2025.
Read MoreWe recently caught up with Ambassador Chef, Cameron Davies who is the owner/operator of The Fat Duck in Te Anau. Cameron was in Christchurch working with the kitchen team at Te Pae developing a menu for the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards.
Read MoreCongratulations to Nic Kearney from Onslow in Auckland who has just been crowned the 2023 Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef.
Read MoreThe Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs were recently offered an invaluable opportunity by ANZCO Foods, to learn more about the journey that beef and lamb takes from the farm to the fork.
Read MoreYoung Ambassador Chef finalist, Lyall Minhinnick, along with community group Health Through The Marae, join Peter Gordon at Homeland Community Day.
Read MoreBeef + Lamb New Zealand has announced four chefs who will be their next Ambassadors to act as leaders driving innovation and creativity using New Zealand beef and lamb within the foodservice sector. The four talented chefs will hold the title throughout 2022 and 2023.
Read MoreChristmas is fast approaching, and with the various restrictions Kiwi’s are under around the country, we wanted to spread some Christmas cheer and share some stress free and delicious Christmas recipe ideas from our very own Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef, Norka Mella Munoz.
Read MoreWith Hannah Miller Childs’ background in butchery, charcuterie and experience serving nose-to-tail cuisine at Churly’s Brewpub and Eatery, I could think of no better person to ask all of my offal questions to.
Read MoreLauren Shamy was fortunate enough to sample the four-course Beef and Lamb tasting menu at Ambassador Chef, Phil Clark’s, aptly named Phil’s Kitchen.
Read MoreSam Heaven from the Park Hyatt in Auckland has cooked, carved, and plated his way into the Beef + Lamb New Zealand hall of fame after being announced as the first-ever Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef.
Read MoreApplications are now open for young New Zealand chefs to plate up their best beef and lamb dishes in the hope of becoming the very first Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef.
Read MoreBeef + Lamb New Zealand are delighted to announce a partnership with Homeland – world-renowned chef Peter Gordon and his partner Alastair Carruthers’ new venture.
Read MoreWith the challenges that Covid-19 has brought this year, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has announced that they will be carrying over their four current Ambassador Chefs – Tejas Nikam, Paddock to Plate Waikato; Phil Clark, Phil’s Kitchen; Jack Crosti, Mela and Norka Mella Munoz, Mangapapa Hotel into 2021.
Read MoreOpening a restaurant is a significant undertaking in the best of times, let alone amid a global pandemic. But as Paddock to Plate Waikato’s Master Chef and 2020 Beef + Lamb Ambassador Tejas Nikam says, food is meant to be enjoyed together and seeing people enjoy his food makes it all worth it. Julia Gardner reviews the grand opening of Hamilton’s newest steakhouse.
Read MoreThere has been a lot going on behind the scenes at Pita Pit recently. A tasty collaboration of meaty proportions to be exact!
Read MoreWe look at why New Zealand chefs have been proudly embracing the nose-to-tail philosophy for decades.
Read MoreNo roast lamb is complete without a traditional mint sauce and Ambassador Chef Norka from Mangapapa Hotel, has the perfect recipe to take your roast lamb to new heights!
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