Miguel Maestre, a Spaniard who has made Sydney his home, and powered his way up the ranks. Miguel was always destined to cook, from a family who lived and breathed good food and wine, his destiny was pre-determined from a young age. Miguel’s passion for food and life is infectious, and he has developed a talent for incorporating Spanish ingredients and cooking styles into his modern Australian menus.

It is Miguel's co-hosting role on TEN's The Living Room, that has catapulted him into the world of Celebrity Chef. His big personality and passion for food and cooking are infectious.

Other TV credits include "Boys Weekend" (airing in more than 100 countries worldwide, along with fellow international chefs Gary Mehigan, Adrian Richardson and Manu Feildel, he hits the road for one weekend adventure after another for good times and great food), and "Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen" where he charms his way through the tropics of North Queensland, cooking with exotic ingredients in breathtaking locations.

Miguel is the author of two best selling Spanish books “Miguel’s Tapas” and "Spanish Cooking".

Miguel became the first Australian chef to launch an application for the iPad ‘Miguel’s Spanish Kitchen’ featuring some of his most iconic recipes, this was closely followed by an iPhone version in April 2011.