
DES HARRIS
Chef

About Des
Des Harris is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most prominent and personable chefs. Des has led some of the finest kitchens in the country over a 25 year career, gaining countless accolades from restaurant critics and media alike...

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Des is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most prominent chefs. Originally from

INSPIRATIONS
WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST INSPIRATION
Finding that perfect ingredient to create with.
This wasn’t until I actually started working in the industry. I spent 2 years prior studying at catering college in which time I wasn’t sure whether cooking was for me. Once working, I discovered I really enjoyed the camaraderie and team dynamic of kitchen work, it made the cooking fun.
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"When I do something and I'm connected, I need to do it to the best of my ability. If I'm not pushing myself then what's the point?"







“King of the Kitchen” / Auckland’s Best Degustation Chef
— Simon Wilson of metro magazine
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID
/ TESTIMONIALS / MEDIA
ENQUIRY
Tel: +64 (0) 21 28 87 900 | Email: desharrischef@gmailcom