Meet our new Head Chef, Josh Varley! Josh brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are excited to have Josh head up our catering team! Please make Josh feel welcome at the Club
👨🍳️ Where have you worked before joining the team at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club?
Prior to joining the team here at the golf course, I have worked in several establishments.
Foreshores Café, Coffs Harbour (now Twenty46), Apprentice, 3 years
Bonville International Golf Course, Sous Chef & Banquets, 5 ½ years
Jonah’s Restaurant, Whale Beach, (2 Hatted Restaurant), 6 months
Café Aqua, Coffs Harbour, Head Chef, 7 years
Aanuka Beach Resort, Coffs harbour, Executive Chef, 8 years
Now that I’m here I am looking forward to the challenge of showing off my culinary skills which I hope will meet all of our members expectations
🥘 What is your favourite food to cook and why?
It’s definitely hard to pick what my favourite food is as I like to cook a diverse range of food. If I had to pick something though, I like to work with Asian flavours. I have travelled through South East Asia trying and learning about the local produce and the amazing flavours you can build using them
🐑 You can only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what is it?
Maybe because it brings back my childhood memories of living on the farm in the northern tablelands but I would have to say Lamb Roast with all of the trimmings
📝 What is your best cooking tip for our members?
Purchase fresh, quality ingredients. Your food can only be as good as your ingredients
🍽️ What is your signature dish?
I cannot say I have a signature dish as I love to experiment with food. I have a lot of dishes that I am looking forward for our members to try. One of these is my Roasted New England Lamb Rump with Honey Roasted Parsnip Puree, Mint & Pistachio Pesto & Pomegranate Reduction
❔ What is the best piece of advice you have learnt from your mentors?
Keep it simple stupid, let the fresh ingredients do the talking
🌿 You only have 3 ingredients that you can cook with for the rest of your life, what are they?
Lamb, Mint & Rosemary
💖 What is your favourite special occasion to cook for?
It may sound a little cheesy but Valentine’s Day as I like to show case my love for food on the day of love
