In 2024 Ngāti Raukawa chef Matt Burgess will bring Māori culinary nous to upmarket London department store Fortnum & Mason, founded in 1707.
His plan is to host supper clubs at the store with a strong Māori influence.
The Wellington-born and raised chef has worked in London since the late 1990s and learned his craft alongside kitchen luminaries such as Gordon Ramsay.
He's since launched his own business, Kaiwhenua, and has built a barbecue hāngī cooker. He spoke to Māpuna producer Tama Muru.
[Saturday 18 November 2023, 12:15]
Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.