Alastair Mcleod

Alastair McLeod is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, widely admired for both his culinary talent and charismatic presence. He became a household name with over 200 appearances on Network Ten’s Ready Steady Cook, and for the past 17 years has been a presenter on Channel Seven’s Weekender. In 2023, he travelled across five continents to host Iconic Rail Journeys, a series dedicated to luxury rail travel. In 2024, he launched his own show, 10 Minute Kitchen, and is a regular guest on SBS’ flagship program The Cook Up with Adam Liaw.

Gifted with quick wit and a natural flair for storytelling, Alastair is also a highly sought-after master of ceremonies and guest speaker. He regularly hosts major food festivals and corporate events, including the Good Food and Wine Show, Taste Port Douglas and the Noosa Food and Wine Festival. His voice and Irish brogue are also familiar to readers of Selector Magazine and listeners of ABC Radio.

A seasoned traveller, Alastair has created unforgettable culinary moments at sea and on rivers worldwide, cooking aboard Oceania Vista, Holland America Line, and on private charters with Avalon Waterways. With PONANT, he delivered a memorable Antarctic cooking demonstration in 2024 on the pool deck of Le Boréal, surrounded by glaciers and icebergs. In August 2025, he will join Le Soléal for a new gastronomic adventure through the remote Kimberley region.

Based in Queensland, Alastair is also the proud owner, with his wife Ashleigh, of Al’FreshCo Catering, renowned for showcasing the best regional produce with a cuisine that is generous, authentic and free from pretension.

Language spoken: English

 

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