I am a passionate young chef, originally born in Canada, I moved here with the mother of my twin daughters. Since moving to New Zealand I have found my place in the hospitality industry here as a passionate, creative, & fun head chef. I pride myself in creating beautiful experiences through food and dinning experiences. I started cooking with my father in his restaraunt when I was 12, and since travelled all over the world, forever learning and expanding my perspective on the industry. I currently am the head chef at a modern Japanese restaraunt in Wellington , and would love the opportunity to share what I love with more people in the community.

For me, cooking is...

My way of bringing people together, and focusing on what really matters, food, friends, and family.

I learned to cook at...

Passionately in my mothers kitchen, professionally my fathers restaraunt, and French trained at one of the largest hospitality schools in Canada.

A cooking secret...

Just a little love. Finding the best local ingredients, and handle them with perfect technique, respect, and energy

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Chef Johnathan's reviews

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Johnny Monsour provided the most incredible private dining experience I have ever had. His communication to tailor the menu for the request of our family of eight adults and three children led to a six course meal with New Zealand wines pairings for each course. The sauces were exquisite, his knowledge of the food chemistry/tastes is superior and the background of the local vineyards added much to the exceptional quality of the the food. Our family could not say enough about what a great evening Johnny provided. Well done!