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Terry was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and recently moved to Australia bringing with him extensive international culinary experience.

Initially working in Europe after completing his diploma, he moved to Bermuda to work in the one starred Michelin star restaurant, Foliage, as Sous Chef.

He was soon offered a position by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group at the renowned Elbow Beach Hotel, taking charge of the Seahorse Grill. As Chef de Cuisine of the Grill, he led the team to win numerous awards including the coveted 2007 People’s Choice Award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Bermuda.

The same year he also won the prestigious Escoffier Cup, recognising him as Bermuda’s best chef and was named Caribbean Chef of the Year.

The Mandarin Group then gave him the opportunity to work in hotels in New York, Washington and Miami. After this experience, he returned home to work at a landmark Cape Town restaurant, Blues, as Executive Chef for a season.

He is now based in Melbourne and is employed by Peter Rowland Catering as Head Chef, National Gallery of Victoria. Terry currently manages three kitchens including Persimmon, Gallery Kitchen and The Tea Room, all located at NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Since taking over the position as Head Chef, he has been responsible for bringing NGV International’s restaurant, Persimmon to a rating of 14.5/20 in The Age Good Food Guide (2010) and creating one of the 50 Best Dishes in Melbourne in 2009 (The Age Melbourne Magazine Issue 60).