Some of our favourite Kiwi chefs are serving up home-cooking videos on social media
During the lockdown Kiwi chefs haven’t been able to work from home, but many top chefs whose restaurants have temporarily closed due to the coronavirus outbreak are serving up the next best thing: sharing free home-cooking videos on social media. Here are some of our favourites to get you started.
Jack Crosti / Number 5 Restaurant
2020 Beef + Lamb Ambassador Jack Crosti of Number 5 Restaurant has used the lockdown period to launch a new cooking channel on YouTube - Lockdown Cookdown. Jack’s videos feature Italian classics like Trofie al Pesto, Savoiardi, and Tagliatelle, as well as family favourites like Burgers and Sourdough.Follow Lockdown Cookdown
Phil Clark
2020 Beef + Lamb Ambassador Phil Clark will add a touch of bistro flair to your lockdown. Active on Instagram, the owner of Phil’s Kitchen and Kingsland Social is serving up delicious recipes with a creative twist. Follow @philskitchennz
Pablo Tacchini
Ambassador chef Pablo Tacchini is cooking up a storm with his family. Their easy-to-follow recipes include things like Gnocci and Ciabatta. Follow Cucina’s YouTube
Darren Wright
Beef + Lamb Platinum Ambassador Chef Daren Wright of Chillingworth Road in Christchurch is serving up a series of mouthwatering cooking demos on his Facebook page. His lamb shoulder curry is a particular highlight. Follow Darren Wright and Chillingworth Road
Everybody Eats
Everybody Eats dishes up nightly demos on Instagram from chefs from around the country using supermarket-bought ingredients. The easy-to-follow videos have so far featured a variety of past and present Beef + Lamb Ambassador chefs including Andrew May, Pablo Tacchini, Jarrod McGregor, and Shaun Clouston. Follow @everybodyeatsnz
Shaun Clouston
Beef + Lamb Platinum Ambassador chef Shaun Clouston and his two young kids have joined forces to whip up some delicious family favourites including lamb kofta wraps and beef and onion pies. You can check them out on our social media channels. Follow Beef + Lamb on YouTube
Al Brown
Kiwi chef and restaurateur Al Brown is sharing recipes weekly on his Instagram. The highlight so far has to be his beef bagel burger. We’re calling it a burgle. Follow @albrownche
Josh Emett
High profile Kiwi chef Josh Emett continues to share more of his popular family cook-alongs for quick and easy supper ideas on Instagram. Follow @joshemett
Sid Sahrawat
Former Beef + Lamb Ambassador Sid Sahrawat is offering home chefs a series of video-led cooking tutorials. The recipes are ruled by what his 8-year-old daughter Zoya likes to eat and are posted weekly, midday each Wednesday on Instagram. Follow @sidsahrawat and @hospobaby
Simon Gault
Iconic Kiwi chef Simon Gault has been very busy during lockdown. He’s posting regular cooking demos on Facebook as well as the occasional giveaway too! We can’t get enough of his Bearnaise sauce video. Follow Simon Gault