Apples + Pears Restaurant Group Welcomes Two Times Chef of the Year to Melbourne

International award winning chef, David Schofield, working alongside Executive Chef John McLeay at Burma Lane, Red Spice Road, Red Spice QV and The Orchid Room as Consulting Guest Chef
 
MELBOURNE, Australia - Sept. 22, 2014 - PRLog -- (Melbourne, Australia) September 22, 2014 – Apples + Pears Entertainment Group, the passionate restaurateurs behind Red Spice Road, Red Spice QV, Burma Lane and The Orchid Room, today announced International Award Winning Chef, David Schofield, to join the team as Consulting Guest Chef, working alongside Executive Chef John McLeay.

Chef David Schofield has worked in prestigious Michelin star restaurants in Europe and the UK and has twice been voted New Zealand Chef of the Year. Schofield started his career in New Zealand before relocating to London and later working his way through Europe learning the ropes in some of the world’s finest restaurants. David’s culinary adventure took him from London to the South of France and a selection of one, two and three Michelin starred restaurants in between. David has competed in several international culinary competitions, gaining gold and silver medals and setting records that still stand today.

David's style would best be described as honest and straightforward with seasonal produce taking center stage.

“I love sweet & sour and hot & cold pairings as well as matching flavours from different cuisines,” he said. “That’s why I was so excited about the opportunity to come and work with John McLeay. He’s a master of Asian cuisine and I’m excited about working with him and seeing what he does with the Asian palette of flavours. I love the complexity and depth of Asian food, street food and finer dining, so when the chance to work with one of Melbourne's leading lights came up I jumped on it," Schofield said.

Although a convert to some of the science of “molecular gastronomy” David believes the taste and texture of natural products should be showcased and enhanced, not veiled, a philosophy very much in keeping with John’s love of fresh, clean Asian ingredients and flavours.

David's first role is working on the groups' Burma Lane restaurant with new Burma Lane Head Chef, Johan van der Walle, bringing the food offering in line with the revamped more sophisticated front of house.

"I've been excited about Burmese food for a few years now" said Executive Chef John McLeay, "and I've been looking for a slightly different approach from Red Spice Road and Red Spice QV. We want the buzz and excitement of an Asian market but with a more refined atmosphere and delicate elements to the food. The smaller scale sophisticated Burma Lane space, at the Paris end of Little Collins Street, is the perfect venue and David and Johan are the perfect guys to make it happen." said McLeay.

Gavin van Staden, Apple and Pears Group General Manager, welcomed David's addition to Executive Chef John McLeay's award winning team saying, "We’re thrilled David chose to cross the Tasman and further explore Asian cuisine with our Executive Chef, John McLeay. David and John compliment each other beautifully, both have passion and tremendous skill, one in interpreting the other in finessing, Melbourne, you're in for a treat!"

On Thursday 9th October Executive Chef John McLeay and Consulting Guest Chef David Schofield will host an exclusive dinner at Red Spice QV, Artemis Lane, Melbourne. They’ll be presenting a delicious Asian inspired tasting menu accompanied by a selection of wines and Asian influenced drinks. More information on the dinner is available at Red Spice QV.

About Apples + Pears Entertainment Group

Established in 2007, Apples + Pears Entertainment Group is proud to run a selection of Melbourne’s premier dining venues, in the heart of the CBD. Award winning restaurants Red Spice Road, Red Spice QV, Burma Lane and exclusive event venue The Orchid Room, produce some of Melbourne’s finest pan-Asian cuisine. A privately held company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the Apples + Pears Entertainment Group and restaurant teams are passionate about delivering unique, exceptional dining experiences and creating delicious food that looks great and tastes even better.

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