Nick Honeyman
Nick Honeyman is a New Zealand chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurants Paris Butter and Le Petit Leon in France. He has gained recognition for his culinary skills and is a vocal advocate for the inclusion of New Zealand in the Michelin Guide, emphasizing the importance of this prestigious acknowledgment for local chefs and restaurants.
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Recent news mentions
Nick Honeyman flew in the day before and was going home to France the day after with one star on home turf for Paris Butter.
Michelin Guide New Zealand – blood, snubs and Queenstown’s many stars
New Zealand· 2026-07-01
Nick Honeyman is the co-owner of Paris Butter and has a Michelin star for his restaurant Le Petit Léon.
Jesse Mulligan Awards Paris Butter In Auckland’s Herne Bay A 20/20 Restaurant ReviewNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Nick Honeyman is the co-owner of Paris Butter, a modern-dining restaurant in Herne Bay.
Viva Top 50: Bistro Saine Crowned Auckland’s Best New RestaurantNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Nick Honeyman noted the significant impact of receiving a Michelin star on restaurant bookings.
Kiwi chefs react as France’s Michelin Guide comes to rank New Zealand’s restaurantsNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Chef Nick Honeyman, who co-owns Auckland restaurant Paris Butter, stated that all chefs and restaurants in New Zealand deserve to experience the power of the guide.
Tourism New Zealand invests $6.3m to bring Michelin Guide to local restaurantsNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
