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Tantalising flavours from around the globe
Stegles La Festa – Faces of Australia has become an event that will indulge all your senses. There is no better way to indulge than by taking a stroll amongst the wine and food stalls that are scattered around the event site.
Miguel Maestre will appear as Celebrity a chef at this year’s event.
The Steggles La Festa live cooking demonstrations will also involve the winners of the Griffith Super Chef challenge currently being held at the Griffith Central shopping centre.
MIGUEL MAESTRE
ABOUT
There are chefs who work for many years in various kitchens around the world refining their craft and making a name and then there is Miguel Maestre, a Spaniard who has made Sydney his home, and powered his way up the ranks.
Miguel was always destined to cook, from a family who lived and breathed good food and wine, his destiny was pre-determined from a young age.
Miguel first began cooking when he was 21 when he moved to Scotland to experience the world. It is also where he learned to speak English. His progression was quick, after working his way up through the ranks at Indigo Yard, Montpelier's Partnership (the biggest monopoly of restaurants in Edinburgh). Miguel then returned to Spain, before moving to Australia six years ago.
He has been fortunate to work in some of Sydney's premier kitchens including Bather's Pavilion, Bel Mondo and Cru, before taking up the position at Minus 5 at Circular Quay. In January 2010, Miguel opened his first restaurant, El Toro Loco (The Crazy Bull). He now runs his own catering business, offering a Personal Chef experience, Miguel is enjoying the opportunity to create bespoke dining experiences for people wanting to entertain at home.
It is Miguel’s co-hosting role on TEN’s The Living Room, that has catapulted him into the world of Celebrity Chef, and he is now in high demand as a presenter and ambassador. His big personality and passion for food and cooking are infectious, which is making him the one to watch in 2012. Other TV credits include co-hosting the hit series of “Boys Weekend”, alongside friends Gary Mehigan, Manu Feildel and Adrian Richardson. The show has aired in over 100 countries worldwide. His first series of ‘Miguel's Tropical Kitchen’, aired on Lifestyle Food Channel in early 2010 and was sold around the world. Miguel has appeared on Channel Ten's “Masterchef”, “Junior Masterchef”, has been a regular on “The Circle” and “9am with David & Kim”, Channel Seven's “Better Homes and Gardens”, Channel 9’s “Kerrie Anne Kennerly Show” and “Today”, and cooking spots on MixFM in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Miguel launched his own Cooking and recipe Ipad & Iphone App’s in 2011 in both English and Spanish.
He has developed a talent for incorporating Spanish ingredients and cooking styles into his modern Australian menus. He released his first book “Miguel’s Tapas” in September 2010 and his second book “Miguel’s Spanish Cooking” in October 2011.
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