CHEF BRENDAN

English born Chef Brendan's passion for food and a 28 year culinary journey began as a 14 year old in a local seafood restaurant. After completion of his professional chefs training he worked in the inspiring world of London 5 Star Hotels, then catering as a private chef for rock stars, celebrities and royalty. The desire to extend his culinary and cultural horizons took him to Australia, New Zealand and Canada working in luxury ski lodges and fine dining restaurants, including the role of Executive Chef at the award winning Araxi Restaurant, Whistler. As a solo chef aboard luxury Perini superyachts he sailed the world utilising local exotic ingredients in; Southeast Asia, Australasia, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, USA and Canada. Chef Brendan managed Yemanja Villa alongside his wife Jo, on the exclusive Caribbean island of Mustique before returning to New Zealand to become Executive Chef at Blanket Bay Lodge. Chef Brendan's passion is to create honest, beautiful cuisine and is..

Primary location: Queenstown New Zealand