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6 & 7 July 2024

Logan Murray

Thyme Square

Once a-upon a Thyme Logan moved to the quaint town of Arrowtown carrying only a snowboard and a single backpack. Quickly running out of money he stumbled into a kitchen hand job which unbeknown to him was the globally recognized restaurant 'Saffron'. Logan worked his way up the ranks with seasonal Michelin chefs from around the world.

"Inspiring me with passion for the craft, I was left hungry for other cultures' cuisine", says Logan. This desire lead him to spend months at a time abroad experiencing different aspects of food from Thai markets and street eats to dining out through Europe. Throughout these experiences he never held back, introducing himself to the head chefs and owners, and learning their techniques.

"Between countries and little ventures, I worked alongside some of the Waikato's most inspiring chefs leading to where I am today". Logan wears many hats as the Founder, Designer, Builder, Soul Director and Chef of Hamilton's Home of Intermate Dining Thyme Square Restaurant. 

Get to know Logan:

Favourite restaurant/or café in the Waikato to go out to:

River Kitchen

Most underrated vegetable, cut of meat or seafood?

Neck

The kitchen utensil you can't live without?

knife

If you didn’t become a chef what would you have been?

Builder

What is your one ingredient that is your staple?

Spice

Saturday night in with a movie, what is your comfort meal?

Curry

Where to see Logan:

Heathcotes Kitchen Theatre