Ben
O'Donoghue

Speaker Profile

Ben O'Donoghue is a leading chef who has shared his love of cooking, the Australian countryside and local produce with television viewers through his cooking shows like Channel 7's Drive Thru Australia and his Brisbane restaurant and bar, South Bank Surf Club.

Previous experience

Chef: Ben started his career working in several top Australian restaurants before moving to London. For four years he worked at the famous River Café, before joining his mate Jamie Oliver at the exclusive Monte's Club as Executive Chef.

TV: Now back in Australia, his television credits include four series of the internationally acclaimed food and travel program Surfing the Menu, which he co-hosted with fellow chef, Curtis Stone. Ben writes a regular column for delicious magazine and he is the author of several cookbooks including Outdoor and At Home with Ben.