Nelly began his career as a kitchen hand at the tender age of 14 at Michelin- starred restaurant Northcote Manor (UK), stepping into the kitchen at 15 full time to start his apprenticeship. Trained by chef patron Nigel Haworth and his team, including Warrick Dodds and Mark Burchill, Nelly was the first to complete an apprenticeship at Northcote. Nelly then worked around the world in more Michelin star restaurants in the Uk and abroad.

At 29, Nelly opened nel., offering guests a unique dining experience with an innovative flair. Well known for his role as nel. Restaurant’s executive chef and owner, Nelly has found his feet as one of Australia’s top chef personalities. His attention to detail, especially when it comes to guest interaction, has earned him a loyal following of international and local guests.

Nelly and nel. Have also been awarded #79 best restaurant in Australia in the Australian financial awards in there first year and also Nelly himself has been voted #228 in the top 300 chefs of the world by world chef awards which was held in Milan.

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