Join us for a one off collaboration dinner with Hayden McMillan joining Asher in the kitchen.

New Zealand-born Hayden McMillan began his culinary journey at 16, honing his skills under renowned chefs Geoff Scott, Michael Meredith, and Simon Wright. By 25, he had become head chef at Auckland’s TriBeCa. Hayden was soon headhunted to lead the kitchen at The Waiheke Island Yacht Club in San Francisco during the America’s Cup. Following this, he moved to Melbourne, earning a chef’s hat at The Astor Hotel before launching his acclaimed restaurant, Etta, in Victoria.

In 2018, Hayden collaborated with Julie Clark of Floriditas for the Visa Welly On A Plate festival. This partnership brought him back to New Zealand, where he and his wife became part-owners of Floriditas, now an award-winning icon in Wellington’s dining scene. In 2022, they further expanded their influence by taking over Loretta Restaurant on Cuba Street.