Grant King – Culinary Director

Originally from the southern tip of New Zealand, Grant King began his culinary journey surrounded by fresh produce and a strong connection to the land. After training as a chef and gaining experience in top New Zealand and London kitchens, he moved to Sydney in 2003 - where his impact on the Australian dining scene quickly grew.

As Head Chef of the acclaimed Pier, Grant led the restaurant to its third chefs hat, national recognition as Australia’s top-rated restaurant, international acclaim via the San Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and co-authored the Pier cookbook.

In 2011, he opened his own restaurant, Gastro Park, which earned two chefs hats and two Gourmet Traveller stars in its first year. He was named Chef of the Year by Gault&Millau in 2016, featured as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, and saw Gastro Park ranked among the top 10 restaurants in the country.

Now, through Smile Catering, Grant brings his decades of fine-dining expertise to private and corporate events - offering bespoke food experiences defined by creativity, precision, and a love for exceptional ingredients.

Learn more by visiting https://www.grantkingchef.com/ or viewing his instagram @grantkingchef