Kiwi Chef Josh Emett is the owner of Auckland’s Onslow, Gilt Brasserie and Waiheke
Island’s The Oyster Inn.

Brought up on a farm outside Hamilton in New Zealand, Josh discovered cooking and his love
of food at a young age. After graduating Josh travelled to Melbourne and London working in
highly regarded restaurants before landing a dream job with Gordon Ramsay, quickly working
his way up the ranks and being part of his Michelin Star team. In 2006, he oversaw the opening
in New York of Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC, and later Gordon Ramsay at The London
West Hollywood. Receiving exceptional reviews in both the British and American media, in 2008
he was named ‘New York Rising Star Chef’ appeared as a guest judge on Hell’s Kitchen USA,
and won the new Food Network’s show Chopped.

In 2010, Emett moved to Melbourne to open Gordon Ramsay’s first two restaurants in Australia - Maze and Maze Grill - along with operating
the food and Beverage service in Australia’s largest hotel, the Crown Metropol. From there
came appearances on MasterChef Australia and MasterChef New Zealand. He joined
MasterChef New Zealand fulltime in the second series. Today, Josh and his wife Helen Emett
own and run three restaurants. Onslow and Gilt Brasserie in Auckland City and The Oyster Inn
on Waiheke Island.

Onslow is the culmination of Josh Emett's culinary journey from London to New York and back
to Aotearoa. A landmark Auckland address steeped in history, Onslow references the Old World
but is decidedly modern; a sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant that celebrates New Zealand’s
exceptional provenance. Onslow redefines the classic, where impeccable service, delicious food
and timeless style are the order of the day.

The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island is an elegant and classic coastal-inspired bistro and has just
celebrated its 10 year anniversary. Josh takes an honest approach to the menu, serving
delicious uncomplicated dishes that allow the ingredients to shine for themselves and leave you
wanting more. Where possible ingredients are sourced locally from sustainable and organic
produce.

Gilt at Chancery Chambers opened in October 2023, an all-day brasserie channeling timeless,
contemporary European dining in one of the city's most storied neighborhoods. Gilt is an ode to
contemporary brasserie dining famous in the world's most vibrant, energetic cities from New
York to Paris.