Brett McGregor - 'Blog - MasterChef Winner'

Brett's love of food began as a child watching his mother whizz up all manner of culinary creations. It was enhanced by his anthropology studies at university where food wasn't just the next meal but an experience of another culture. This spurred on years of travelling the globe eating and learning the joys of another country's food. After this time of discovery came the responsibilty of fatherhood and a job as a teacher which took him travelling again to Hong Kong to work at an international school .(And of course sample more Asian cuisine!) On his return to NZ after landing a deputy principal job he entered Masterchef NZ and the rest is history.

Brett's inspiration for cooking and trying new flavour combinations stems from places travelled, more often than not on a show string budget...like most kiwi adventurers. As his recently published book demonstrates his cooking is tasty, fresh and easy. This food philosophy translates to everyday kiwi kitchens, where he also demonstrates the use of seasonal ingredients to keep tasty, fresh meals affordable.