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Hugh Allen

Hugh Allen

Hugh Allen pursued a career as a chef from a young age, starting at Rockpool at just 16. A stint at Vue de Monde followed, where he was awarded the 2016 Gault Millau Young Chef of the Year Award, taking him to several Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. He spent 3 years at René Redzepi's five-time "World's Best Restaurant" winning Noma in Copenhagen before returning to Melbourne as Executive Chef of Vue de Monde. At just 26 years old, he became the youngest chef ever to be awarded three hats in the 2021 Good Food Guide and in 2023 he was named Gourmet Traveller's Chef of the Year. His diverse culinary experiences in both modern and classic kitchens have shaped his unique cooking style, which is both refined and inventive in its use of local and native ingredients.

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Level 312 Min
Anzac Biscuits
Anzac Biscuits
Hugh Allen
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Hugh Allen

Level 145 Min
Lamington
Lamington
Hugh Allen
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Hugh Allen

Level 475 Min
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Lemon Tart
Lemon Tart
Hugh Allen
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Hugh Allen

Level 4180 Min
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Sunrise Lime Melting Moments
Sunrise Lime Melting Moments
Hugh Allen
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Hugh Allen

Level 31440 Min
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Wagyu Brisket, Turnips and Truffle
Wagyu Brisket, Turnips and Truffle
Hugh Allen
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Hugh Allen

Level 260 Min
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“Damper” Spelt Flatbreads
“Damper” Spelt Flatbreads
Hugh Allen
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Hugh Allen

Eat at my favourite spots

Small Batch Roasting Co.

North Melbourne, Australia

Small Batch Roasting Co.
Market Lane Coffee Brunswick East

Brunswick East, Australia

Market Lane Coffee Brunswick East
Ikoyi

London, United Kingdom

Ikoyi
Gimlet at Cavendish House

Melbourne, Australia

Gimlet at Cavendish House
Omnia Bistro & Bar

South Yarra, Australia

Omnia Bistro & Bar
France-Soir

South Yarra, Australia

France-Soir
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Hugh Allen: 30 Under 30 - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Hugh Allen: 30 Under 30 - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

By Hugh Allen

Hugh Allen talks ambition and Australia’s coffee culture - BeanScene

Hugh Allen talks ambition and Australia’s coffee culture - BeanScene

By Hugh Allen

Hugh Allen Department of Youth - Wine Selectors

Hugh Allen Department of Youth - Wine Selectors

By Hugh Allen

Chef of the Year: Hugh Allen of Vue de Monde, Melbourne

Chef of the Year: Hugh Allen of Vue de Monde, Melbourne

By Hugh Allen