Michael Meredith
One of New Zealand’s most creative chefs, Michael is the owner of Mr. Morris in Auckland’s CBD. With his new venue, Michael uses local and ethical produce to create a modern Pacific and New Zealand experience in an inviting setting accentuated by the soft hues, light oak wood details and bevelled table edges.
“Miele’s products work extremely well in terms of the aesthetics of this space. I wanted to create a seamless look which these items achieve. The induction cooktop, in terms of function is incredible, its speed to heat something up is amazing, perfect for finishing dishes in front of the guests here with efficiency.”
Michael's Steamed scallops, chicory, cucumber, citrus
Michael is able to maintain the perfect simmer for his chicory emulsion using our controlled induction cooktop. This elegant appliance comes equipped with clever technologies and built-in safety features such as the Stop & Go which allows Michael to pause his cooking and interact with his guests in this intimate dining environment without worry of overcooking. For Michael’s fresh seafood recipe, click the link below!
Ashley Alexander
Founder of Gather and Feast, Ashley believes that enjoying beautiful food with the people she loves is one of life’s simple pleasures. Many of her fondest memories are from around the kitchen table; meaningful moments spent while sharing a meal with others. With her platform, Ashley aims to share wholesome and nutritious recipes, that will allow you to create memorable moments with your loved ones and enjoy food that is visually pleasing as well as delicious and nutritious.
“Miele’s advanced technology, ease of use, and design is the perfect trifecta for me. When cooking and recipe testing I know I can trust my Miele ovens to perform every time.”
Ashley's Coconut and ginger steamed chicken with fresh herb and noodle salad
Ashley relies on our steam oven to ensure perfectly succulent chicken every time when preparing her aromatic Coconut and ginger steamed chicken with fresh herb and noodle salad. Our steam appliances have been expertly crafted to preserve important vitamins and minerals when cooking thanks to our impressive DualSteam technology. A powerful 3.3 kW external steam generator creates steam quickly and then injects it into the cavity at high pressure. The result – perfectly even distribution of steam for uniform cooking results. Watch Ashley create this vibrant dish below!
James Barnes
Our home-grown talent, Culinary Expert James joined Miele in 2015 and manages the cooking space at our Gold Coast Miele Experience Centre. As a young enthusiastic apprentice beginning his cooking career in 1994, James has worked across various professional kitchens and vocational education institutes. James enjoys sharing his love of cooking in the demonstration space at Southport.
“Miele is continuously seeking perfection – a comparable mentality of a chef. The perfection and precision of a Miele cooking appliance allows you to cook extremely well and very accurately.”
James's Stawberries and cream
James loves the versatility of our steam appliances and how he can utilise them to create savoury dishes as well as delicate desserts such as his superb Strawberries and cream vanilla panna cotta. James recommends pairing New Zealand strawberries with a Central Otago pinot noir, the lemon thyme syrup brings out an amazing floral finish, embellishing the already present floral notes from the dish.