Ben Bayly
Ben Bayly is a celebrated New Zealand chef and restaurateur known for his creative culinary style and commitment to showcasing local produce. He has gained acclaim for his work in various prestigious kitchens and is recognized for his innovative contributions to the New Zealand food scene, making him a prominent figure in the country's gastronomy.
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Ben Bayly announced that his restaurant The Grounds would close its doors for the final time.
Owner of Auckland’s iconic Mexican Cafe seeks investor to save landmark
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Ben Bayly is a celebrity chef known for his appearances on various cooking shows and owning multiple restaurants in New Zealand.
Ben Bayly’s former restaurant The Grounds to close in West AucklandNew Zealand· 2026-05-27Ben Bayly is a celebrity chef leading a restaurant in the Wellington Pavilion.
Job losses, seismic threats and now a sewage spill: Why they’re not the end for WellingtonNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Ben Bayly emphasizes the responsibility of chefs to represent New Zealand's cuisine to tourists.
Kiwi chefs react as France’s Michelin Guide comes to rank New Zealand’s restaurantsNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Auckland-based chef Ben Bayly’s menu included pāua pie and crayfish on the half shell with blue cod mousseline.
Tourism New Zealand invests $6.3m to bring Michelin Guide to local restaurantsNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Ben Bayly is an iconic chef mentioned as a figurehead in New Zealand's culinary scene.
What It Means For NZ for Amisfield To Be On The World’s Best Restaurants ListNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Ben Bayly’s French-leaning corner of Commercial Bay is now operating as an all-day eatery.
12 Food Events (Including Crab Crumpets) You Don’t Want To Miss In JulyNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Kiwi chef Ben Bayly reveals what makes Kiwi cuisine truly unique.
Kiwi chef Ben Bayly reveals what makes Kiwi cuisine truly uniqueNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Ben Bayly is a celebrity chef who is part of the judging panel for the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge.
Rotorua eatery turns ‘pest’ into competition finalist burgerNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
Top chef Ben Bayly is mentioned among New Zealand foodies discussing the best breakfast they’ve eaten this year.
The Dish: A New French Bistro, A Secret Blue Bar And More Delicious Food NewsNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
From top chef Ben Bayly to Lazy Susan’s Anna King Shahab.
Opinion: When Share Plates At Restaurants Aren’t Done Well, There’s A Lot To LoatheNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
