Food Wine Sleep

Danny has been a commercial chef for 17 years, specializing in Modern Australian cuisine that draws on both his Peruvian and Japanese heritage. Growing up in his family Japanese restaurant kitchen in Coastal Peru provided him with a sound base for his diverse and unique food repertoire.

Moving to Australia at age 17, Danny has worked in some of the country’s most reputable restaurants, including Upper/Lower House, Waterfront Bar & Grill, The Trust and The European.

Danny is a regular sell-out at the Queen Vic Market Cooking School, where he is fast gaining a reputation for presenting great cuisine in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere, and hosts cooking classes at his current workplace, The Apartment Restaurant and Bar.

When he is not cooking in his professional environment, Danny is chef at home for his young family. Unfortunately, his own children’s palates are not quite developed to the point that he is accustomed… his 8-year-old daughter, Daniela, credits his best dish as being baked beans on toast!