Finalists
Ayhan Erkoc
2009 RUNNER UP
South Australia
Ayhan is 27 and currently co-owner & head chef at Celsius in Adelaide
By the time I am 35 "…I aspire to owning and operating my own successful restaurant. I wish to focus on using the best local produce to create not only a taste bud extravaganza but a total fine dining experience of enjoyment.
I plan for the chefs and kitchen staff to be more involved with the customers. I feel this is important to ascertain customers’ opinions regarding their overall experience of their visit, and also to provide an opportunity to educate patrons regarding the produce and cooking styles used.
It is also very important to me to be able to promote cooking as a rewarding career for future generations of young chefs …”








