Chef Shannon Easton – Adventure that food could take me on
“A journey of discovery” is a term we often hear from the chefs here at Life on the Pass. For Chef Shannon Easton, a career in…
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Food trends 2021 – The beneficiary of change
With 2021 under way, food trends this year will be informed by last year’s global issues – the COVID-19 pandemic and the impeding climate crisis. Because…
Chef Laura Skvor’s rich culinary journey
There have been so many culinary achievements in Laura Skvor’s young life that it is fair to say her career has been meteoric. From launching her…
Chef Christian Abbott – On the Pulse of Building an Empire
“Constantly learning new things keeps my mind and overall mentality focused”, says Christian Abbott, when Life on the Pass kicked off today’s interview by asking why…
6 tips to improve your mental health as a chef
How Chefs Stay Sane Amidst the Chaos The restaurant industry is not only highly competitive but also fast-paced and demanding, requiring chefs and kitchen staff to…
Corey Fowler – Kitchen family essential to manage life on the pass
Home economics and sport were the two things that Chef, Corey Fowler says he was best at in school. Other than winning state motorbike races including,…
Cian Curtin – Creativity, Experience & Non Stop Discovery
The essence of creativity is “elevating classic dishes without losing their origin”, according to Cian Curtin, Head Chef at Midnight Shanghai, Christchurch, New Zealand. It’s one…
Harry Mangat – Playing with Indigenous ingredients & Indian flavours
One taste and you’re smitten! Not just that moment when first sampling a breakthrough dish in your career as a chef. But the day you realise…
Dan Lange: “We Can All ‘Bee Nourished By’ a Message of Hope!”
“Giving back”, particularly during Covid-19 when many restaurants struggle to survive, is more than an act of kindness in the moment. For Chef, Dan Lange, it…
Rascal Brunswick Welcomes New Head Chef, Kyle Nicol
Rascal Brunswick is excited to announce the appointment of a new head chef. Kyle Nicol will be stepping up from Sous-Chef to replace Head Chef Elliott…