Dan Hunter is an Australian-born chef who has made a name for himself both in Australia and internationally. He was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, and began his culinary career in his early 20s, working at some of Melbourne’s top restaurants, including Mietta’s and Vue de Monde.
In 2005, Hunter moved to the UK to work at The Fat Duck, one of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants. He spent three years there, working his way up to the position of Head Chef.
In 2010, Hunter returned to Australia and opened his own restaurant, Brae, in Birregurra, Victoria. Brae quickly gained a reputation as one of Australia’s best restaurants, earning three hats (the highest possible rating) in the Good Food Guide and ranking in the top 50 of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
At Brae, Hunter’s cuisine is based on his philosophy of using locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients to create dishes that are both innovative and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. The restaurant’s menu changes regularly based on what’s in season, and many of the ingredients are grown on-site at Brae’s own farm.
In addition to running Brae, Hunter is also a mentor to young chefs, and has been a judge on the Australian version of MasterChef. He is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented and innovative chefs, and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of haute cuisine.