Michael Van de Elzen is one of New Zealand's best known chefs, having starred on a number of television shows, most recently TVNZ's Eat Well for Less.

Michael started his career in the food industry at the age of 14, working in some of Auckland and London's best restaurants, and has owned several of his own over the years. He has published six cookbooks, including the bestselling Food Truck Cookbookand Molten.