Iain Hewitson facts for kids
| Born | 4 October 1948 Ōtaki, New Zealand |
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Current restaurant(s)
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Previous restaurant(s)
Fleurie, Toorak
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Television show(s)
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Huey's TV Dinner Never Trust a Skinny Cook Huey's Cooking Adventures Huey's Kitchen Good Morning Australia |
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Iain "Huey" Hewitson was born in New Zealand on October 4, 1948. He is a famous chef, restaurant owner, author, and TV star. Huey moved to Australia in 1972. He is well-known for his TV shows on Network Ten. He also represented the BI-LO supermarket chain.
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Huey's TV Career
Early TV Appearances
From 1992 to 1998, Huey was part of the TV show Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. On this show, he taught people how to cook. Until 2005, he was a regular chef on the morning talk show GMA with Bert Newton. He also appeared in other shows like Huey's TV Dinner and Never Trust a Skinny Cook.
Hosting His Own Shows
Huey hosted his own cooking shows for many years. These included Huey's Cooking Adventures from 1997 to 2010. After that, he hosted Huey's Kitchen from 2010 to 2014.
Moving to YouTube
After many years on TV, Huey decided to try something new. In July 2017, he started making videos for YouTube. His first video, "A Perfect Steak for One," came out in August 2017. He now uploads new cooking videos every week for his fans.
Why Huey Left TV
Huey explained why he stopped doing TV shows. He said he was very tired from all the filming and travel. He mentioned that TV work is not as glamorous as it seems. He needed a break from the busy schedule.
Huey's Thoughts on Other Chefs
Huey has shared his opinions about other cooking shows and chefs. He once said that famous chef Gordon Ramsay is a "bully." He also talked about the cooking show Masterchef. Huey believes Masterchef is a great show, but he sees it more as a game show than a cooking show.
Huey's Restaurants
Iain Hewitson has owned and worked at several restaurants. Here are two of his well-known places:
- Tolarno Eating House & Bar in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
- Big Huey's Diner in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Huey the Musician
Before becoming a famous chef, Huey was also a musician.
Early Music Days
In the 1960s, Huey was a folk singer. He was also a member of two bands: "Cellophane" and "Sebastian's Floral Array." Both of these bands won awards in New Zealand's "Battle of the Bands" competitions.
Cellophane Band
In 1968, Huey joined a band called 691. By the end of that year, the band changed its name to Cellophane. Huey was the lead singer. In 1969, Cellophane recorded four songs. One song was a cover of "Fire" by Arthur Brown. Another song, "Mind Patterns," was written by Huey himself. The band broke up in 1970.
Music Gear and Performances
Huey loves his Rickenbacker guitar and his Vox amplifier. His wife bought him the amplifier as a surprise Christmas gift. In 2009, at the end of one of his cooking shows, Huey brought out his guitar. He and his seven-year-old daughter, Charlotte, sang "Octopus's Garden," a famous song by The Beatles.
Huey's Books
Iain Hewitson has written several cookbooks. They share his recipes and cooking adventures.
