Josh Emett
Josh Emett is a prominent New Zealand chef and restaurateur known for his innovative approach to cuisine. He operates several acclaimed restaurants, including Gilt and Onslow in Auckland, as well as The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island. Recently, Emett was in the news for his limited supply of Bluff oysters this season, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the shellfish industry and the importance of exploring alternative oyster options.
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Recent news mentions
Former MasterChef NZ judge Josh Emett raved about Roebuck's cake on social media.
Baby Buck Baking founder Victoria Roebuck On Her $36.50 Slices Of Viral Chocolate Cake
New Zealand· 2026-02-10
Josh Emett’s guide to eating, drinking & exploring Waiheke this summer.
How To Take A Look Inside Some Of Waiheke’s Best & Most Beautiful HomesNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Josh Emett sees incredible value in bringing the Michelin Guide to New Zealand.
Kiwi chefs react as France’s Michelin Guide comes to rank New Zealand’s restaurantsNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Josh Emett is an old-school chef known for his respect for traditional cuts of meat.
Jesse Mulligan Recommendations: Central Auckland’s Best Restaurants For Couples; Where To Find Good Offal; Waiheke’s Top Dinner SpotsNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Josh Emett is a celebrity chef and mentor involved in Air New Zealand’s Dream Seats initiative.
Air NZ Dream Seats: Celebrity chef Josh Emett on choosing 100-hour work weeks and what newcomers need to succeedNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Josh Emett was seated next to Taika Waititi at Karen Walker’s show.
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2025 - Day 4: Zambesi, Karen Walker, Untouched World, Future Of Fashion, AFC, & MoreNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Josh 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
Josh Emett is one of the ambassadors for Air New Zealand’s Dream Seats campaign.
Air NZ Dream Seats: Ambassador Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest on dreams and ‘failing upwards’New Zealand· 2025-07-17
Josh Emett co-owns The Oyster Inn, known for its seafood offerings.
Eat, Drink, & Shop Waiheke: An Insider’s Guide To The Island’s BestNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Josh Emett’s famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list.
‘You cannot eat this standing up’: Onslow’s Crayfish Eclair On Auckland Iconic Eats Top 100 list (Finally)New Zealand· 2025-06-17
Josh Emett is a Michelin star chef who joined Al Brown in the MasterChef world.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman Wendy Francis-Ching; The Carlin hotel’s transformation; former St Kent’s student’s Ivy League dreamsNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Josh Emett opened the refined brasserie Onslow with his partner Helen Emett.
Auckland Restaurant Names: Why Are You Called That? The Stories Behind Your FavouritesNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Josh Emett is launching a private room called The Vault as part of his 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
Josh Emett operates several restaurants and is taking a limited supply of Bluff oysters this season.
Why Al Brown’s Depot is not serving Bluff oysters – but Josh Emett and Judith Tabron areNew Zealand· 2025-03-20