Meet the Chef
Emma McCaskill is a leading Australian chef, whose food philosophy celebrates cooking in Australia while drawing on her Indian family heritage and extensive experience working in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Career
“I want people to relate to the food they’re eating, to have fun and feel a sense of warmth and honesty from the experience. I am passionate about sourcing high quality local produce and working closely with farmers, who are an integral part of my community”
Sparkke at the Whitmore
Adelaide, 2019
The Pot by Emma McCaskill
Adelaide, 2017
Penfolds Magill Estate
Adelaide, 2013
Narisawa
Tokyo, 2013
Sat Bains
Nottingham, 2011
Tetsuya’s
Sydney, 2009
Ezard
Melbourne, 2005
Accolades
Gourmet Traveller Best New Talent
2014
The Advertiser Chef of the Year
2016
Restaurant of the Year / National Restaurant and Catering Awards
2016, Penfolds Magill Estate
Gourmet Traveller Top 20 Restaurants
2014, 2015 & 2016, Penfolds Magill Estate
The Australian Hottest 50 Restaurants
2014, 2015 & 2016, Penfolds Magill Estate
1 Star / Gourmet Traveller
2018 & 2019, The Pot by Emma McCaskill
1 Hat / The Australian Good Food Guide
2018 & 2019, The Pot by Emma McCaskill
40 Under 40 Award
2020, InDaily
Best New Restaurant / Delicious Hottest 100
2019, Sparkke at the Whitmore
Family & Heritage
“My grandma (“mumma”) looked after me when I was little … I grew up with dal & rice and parathas & jam for breakfast… she has been a huge influence in my life in so many ways, and a major part of my food expression.”
“Food binds families together, keeps generations connected and creates community”
