Meet Justin Zammit, Executive Chef...

Our Executive Chef, Justin Zammit,  began his career in 1995 where he undertook his apprenticeship at the leading Hilton Hotel Group.

Justin's love of cooking however began well before this as he grew up in an Italian family swinging from his Nonna's apron where meal times were a significant focus of the family's daily routine.

Justin's Nonna was his primary cooking inspiration and her passion for food was contagious. He spent many hours in the kitchen with her as she prepared the family meals, creating sensational dishes with grace, simplicity and ease.

Justin refined his passion for food during his apprenticeship at the Sydney Hilton where the style and focus of the food was European. Following this apprenticeship, Justin went to work on Lizard Island in Queensland where he further broadened his skill and talent for fusion cooking.

Justin then moved back to Sydney where he worked at Martin Place's acclaimed three chef hat Banc restaurant where he developed his knowledge and passion for French cuisine.

I chose to head the Crystal Palace catering team as they were unlike any other function kitchen and had strategically designed a quality team of restaurant chefs. This is a new philosophy within the Australian catering market and I was excited by the opportunity to make a mark on the industry at this pivotal time..  Justin Zammit , Executive Chef - Crystal Palace

The international market then beckoned and Justin spent two extraordinary years working in a variety of restaurants and disciplines; Giddleigh Park, 2 Michellin star, 5 rosettes U.K boutique hotel (french cuisine), Italy (Palazzo Sasso), France (Neats), and various Michellin star establishments (predominently Italian and French cuisine) during holidays and days off to gain more experience and refine his skills.

On returning to Australia, Justin worked on Hayman Island running the La Trattoria Italian restaurant before joining The Cuisine Group in July 2005.

In 2006 Justin joined The Crystal Palace team as Executive Chef, and made the transition across into function catering to challenge himself - delivering restaurant quality food for large numbers in a function environment.

The Team at The Crystal Palace Venues are thrilled to have Justin as a part of thier team!

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