Tim Stapleforth

Tim Stapleforth, originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, embarked on his culinary journey in Australia, where he honed his skills under the mentorship of esteemed chef Andrew McConnell. Working at iconic venues such as Supernormal and Supernormal Canteen, Tim immersed himself in Melbourne’s vibrant culinary scene, embracing innovation and contemporary approaches to cuisine. His passion for exploration led him to Hong Kong in 2019, where he further expanded his horizons. Returning to Melbourne, Tim rejoined McConnell’s team at Gimlet at Cavendish House, contributing to its recognition with two hats and placement on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants long list in 2022. Tim’s culinary style is a fusion of his New Zealand roots and the diverse influences he absorbed in Australia and Hong Kong. At Ghost, his new Berawa restaurant in bali, he celebrates local produce and cooking over wood fire with a European bistro focus.

Tim Stapleforth, chef asal Christchurch, Selandia Baru, memulai perjalanan kulinernya di Australia, di mana ia mengasah keterampilannya di bawah bimbingan chef ternama Andrew McConnell. Bekerja di tempat-tempat ikonik seperti Supernormal dan Supernormal Canteen, Tim terjun ke kancah kuliner Melbourne yang dinamis, menerapkan inovasi dan pendekatan kontemporer terhadap masakan. Kecintaannya terhadap petualangan membawanya ke Hong Kong pada tahun 2019, di mana ia semakin memperluas wawasannya. Sekembalinya ke Melbourne, Tim bergabung dengan tim McConnell di Gimlet at Cavendish House, mengambil andil dalam pengakuan two hats dan World’s 50 Best Restaurants Long List tahun 2022 yang berhasil didapatkan restoran ini. Gaya kuliner Tim adalah perpaduan dari asal-usulnya di Selandia Baru dan beragam pengaruh yang ia serap dari Australia dan Hong Kong. Di Ghost, restoran barunya di Berawa, Bali, ia menyajikan produk lokal dan memasak di atas api kayu dengan fokus pada bistro Eropa.