Chef Todd Thorburn is a third-generation hospitality professional, growing up in his family’s restaurants. Todd has been a Chef for over 25 years working in all styles and facets of the kitchen, throughout New Zealand, Australia and across the globe. 

Chef Todd has competed in/won and now judges many international and national culinary competitions helping to build young Chefs and give back to the industry that has given him so much.  

As the Anchor Food Professionals Oceania Executive Chef, Todd is helping to inspire and educate our next generation of Chefs and hospitality professionals about the goodness and versatility of dairy in modern kitchens.  

“From exploring techniques and flavours, experimentation, then the building and eventual mastering of a dish is truly a priceless experience”.

Short List of Highlights 

• Ora King Award 2015 – Joint Winner Australia 
• Australian Chef of the Year – 2016 Top 32 Finalist 
• World Chefs Congress 2024 FHA 2024 Singapore – Cooking Demonstrations
• Australian Chef of the Year – 2024 Judge 
• Australiasian Tapas Competition – Judge 2024 
• Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in various Nz National Culinary Competitions