Helen Emett
New ZealandchefFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Helen Emett is a notable figure in the Auckland restaurant scene, co-owning the acclaimed Gilt restaurant alongside her partner Josh Emett, where they offer a sophisticated dining experience with an elevated menu that celebrates classic brasserie dishes.
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Helen is a chef and co-founder of the new restaurant Lottie’s in Auckland.
Josh and Helen Emett to open new restaurant, Lottie’s, inside Faradays Luxury department storeNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
The interior of Onslow restaurant was a collaboration between Knight Associates, restaurateurs Josh and Helen Emett and interior designer Sonja Hawkins.
Interior Design Ideas To Steal From New Zealand’s Most Stylish Hotels & RestaurantsNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Helen Emett is a restaurateur who attended the Arts Gala.
Society Insider: Kiwi heiress Georgie Wright marries Charles ForteNew Zealand· 2026-06-25
Helen Emett attended Karen Walker’s show alongside her husband Josh.
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2025 - Day 4: Zambesi, Karen Walker, Untouched World, Future Of Fashion, AFC, & MoreNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Helen Emett beamed from the front row at Kathryn Wilson.
NZ Fashion Week Kahuria 2025: On Day 3, Claudia Li Asserts Her Excellence, Plus Kathryn Wilson, Adrion Atelier, & MoreNew Zealand· 2025-08-27
Helen Emett co-owns The Oyster Inn, which serves a variety of dishes beyond seafood.
Eat, Drink, & Shop Waiheke: An Insider’s Guide To The Island’s BestNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Emett and his wife Helen opened Onslow in late 2020.
‘You cannot eat this standing up’: Onslow’s Crayfish Eclair On Auckland Iconic Eats Top 100 list (Finally)New Zealand· 2025-06-17
Helen Emett shares the historical significance of the name Onslow.
Auckland Restaurant Names: Why Are You Called That? The Stories Behind Your FavouritesNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Helen Emett is launching a private room called The Vault as part of her restaurant Gilt.
Jesse Mulligan: Where To Find A Private Dining Room & A Romantic Birthday DinnerNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Josh and Helen Emett’s inner-city restaurant Gilt ticks all the boxes for a special Mother’s Day lunch.
The Best Places To Have Mother’s Day Lunch Or Dinner In AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-05-04
