Create an experience with Miguel Maestre

Having worked for many years in various kitchens around the world, Miguel Maestre is one talented Spaniard who has made Sydney his home. Born in Murcia in the south of Spain, his love for food was pre-determined from a young age. Miguel’s passion for food and life is infectious, and he has developed a talent for incorporating Spanish ingredients and cooking styles into his Australian menus.

Miguel at 27 was head chef of "Number One" the Godfather of Australian Cuisine Tony Bilson's Bistro, working alongside Australia's leading French Chef Manu Feildel. After meeting Ferran Adria at the number one restaurant in the world "El Bulli", he opened the biggest Spanish restaurant in Australia "El Toro Loco" in an outstanding waterfront location at Manly Beach. At the age 29 he was the chef at the most prestigious event in Australia ‘Emirates Melbourne Cup’ building a strong reputation in the cooking scene.

Miguel has been awarded by His Majesty The King of Spain the highest award a citizen can receive " The Order of Civil Merits " for his extraordinary service to the nation for the benefit of Spain in the Australian media.

It is Miguel's co-hosting role on TEN's 3 time Logie winning show “The Living Room” that has catapulted him into the world of TV, working alongside Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown and Barry DeBois. Other TV credits include "Boys Weekend" (airing in more than 100 countries  worldwide, along with fellow international chefs Gary Mehigan, Adrian Richardson and Manu Feildel), "Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen" where he charms his way through the tropics of North Queensland, cooking with exotic ingredients in breathtaking locations, "Miguels Feasts" airing on Network 10 and internationally, "Weekend Feasts" and “Dancing With The Stars” all airing on Network Ten.  

2020 saw Miguel win over the Australian public and being crowned the King of the Jungle on “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!”. 

Miguel’s love of fresh, local and seasonal produce also sees him as a regular in the country’s top food festivals including Good Food & Wine Show, Regional Flavours and Cake Bake, just to name a few.

Miguel is the author of two best selling Spanish books “Miguel’s Tapas” and "Spanish Cooking".  And co-author of the best selling “Life Force” with Barry Du Bois.

Miguel became the first Australian chef to launch an application for the iPad ‘Miguel’s Spanish Kitchen’ featuring some of his most iconic recipes, this was closely followed by an iPhone version in April 2011.

Miguel is also a proud Brand Ambassador for Stockland Shopping Centres, Harris Scarfe and also has an internal role with Woolworths where he shows their staff recipes and ideas for different products and food categories.

Miguel also works very closely with Cancer Council Australia, OzHarvest, R U Ok? and CARE Australia. 

He is the owner of Maestre Enterprises, selling an exciting range of Spanish products including cheeses, small goods, and now an amazing pale ale beer.  These are currently sold in Woolworths and Independents throughout Australia.