Winner of Queensland Chef of the Year 2022 and Australian Professional Chef of the Year 2023 Tom Hitchcock. The first Chef from Queensland to win this prestigious culinary competition.  

Head Chef of the award-winning Restaurant Spirit House, young Chef Tom Hitchcock is pioneering South East Asian cuisine with a modern twist and furthering kitchen culture for the sustainability of chefs in the industry. From fermenting to unique flavour combinations, Tom’s passion for pushing the boundaries shines through.