About Chef Justin Jennings
& Australian Food Tour
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Welcome to Australian Food Tour, your go-to destination for fast and easy meal ideas. Follow our World Champion Australian TV Chef, Justin Jennings, as he trips around the world in search of amazing new ingredients and flavours.
But whats in it for you? Justin has a passion for creating delicious and healthy meals that are easy to prepare at home. We also offer a wide range of recipes that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, from vegan to gluten-free and everything in between.
Justin works tirelessly to bring you the best and most innovative recipes that are sure to impress your family and friends. He believes in using fresh and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, and is committed to providing our readers with the most up-to-date information on food trends and nutrition.
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The first ever "The World Cook" Champion
Chef Justin was the first ever winner of the The World Cook.
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Hosted by Fred Sirieix and Emma Willis, 16 cooks from around the world come together to compete in a game-changing culinary competition.
Each of the 16 chefs were from, & representing their respective countries. Being Jamaica, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, America, Sweden, India, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, Canada, Belgium, Philippines, England and of course Australia.
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The competition started in London with all of the chefs being put into head to head battles, with only the winner of each battle advancing to the next round. At the end of the 1st day, 8 chefs were eliminated!
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From there the competition took chefs through Amsterdam, Majorca, Croatia, Austria & Italy. By the end of the Italy leg, there were just 2 chefs left. Halleem Card of Jamaica & Justin Jennings of Australia.
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The final was held on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Both of the chefs attended masterclasses in Mexican cuisine, learning all they could, because they knew that the final would require them to use these Traditional techniques.
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In the end, the Judges of the Mexico round, Masterchef Judge Marcus Wearing, Jonathan Lopes, Grace Dent, Emma Willis & Fred Siriex Crowned chef Justin Jennings The World Cook Champion.
Here is a link to watch "The World Cook"
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About Chef Justin Jennings
Chef Justin Jennings was born in Australia in 1982.
Justin is Owner and Executive Chef of Australian themed Restaurant “Downunder by Justin Jennings” which opened its doors in February 2017 and is situated in Lisbon, Portugal. Justin is also owner & chef of catering company "Justin Jennings Private Chef".
In his early teens Justin was drawn to commercial kitchens. Winning the title of “Young chef of the year” in Australia at age 23.
During his over 20 years in the industry, Justin has assumed many head chef roles in restaurants and hotels, as well as completing a teaching degree and sharing his acquired skills as a commercial cooking instructor.
In 2015 Justin spent time as a chef/consultant in Hong Kong, opening 5 restaurants in 3 months, before settling in Portugal with his wife and 2 young boys to open “Downunder by Justin Jennings”.
Justin's father & grandparents were farmers and keen fisherman. His mother is a cook, and his father also worked in the food and beverage industry.
From a young age, Justin developed a strong passion for sustainable farming, fishing, hunting & foraging. This directly translates to his deep understanding of fresh, locally sourced produce, and its importance in the modern kitchen.
Currently Justin lives in Portugal, but continues his world wide tour in search of amazing flavours and ingredients at every chance he gets.
