Peter Kuruvita facts for kids
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| Born | October 1963 London, England |
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| Cooking style | Sri Lankan cuisine, Seafood based Australian cuisine |
| Spouse | Karen Kuruvita |
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Peter Kuruvita, born in October 1963, is a famous Australian chef. He owns restaurants and is a well-known person in the media. His cooking style is inspired by his Sri Lankan father and Austrian mother.
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Early Life and Cooking Start
Peter Kuruvita was born in England in 1963. His dad was from Sri Lanka, and his mom was from Austria. When he was four, his family moved to Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is where his dad grew up.
In Sri Lanka, Peter learned about cooking from his grandmother. She made delicious Sri Lankan food. This family experience made him want to become a chef.
In 1974, Peter's family moved to Sydney, Australia. He finished school there. After school, he started training to be a chef. He learned at East Sydney TAFE and Ryde Catering College.
Peter's Chef Journey
Peter's first job was at a seafood restaurant in Sydney. He worked there until 1981. Then, he moved to work with chef Greg Doyle at Rogues restaurant. He stayed there for two years.
In 1982, Peter finished his chef training. He then got a job in London, England. He worked at Rue St Jacques, a restaurant with a Michelin star. Later, he worked at the Waterside Inn, which had three Michelin stars.
Peter has worked in many places around the world. These include the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, USA. He also worked at Yasawa Island Lodge in Fiji. In Sydney, he worked at top restaurants like Barrenjoey House and Bilson's. He also worked at Hayman Island Resort.
Peter's Restaurants
Peter Kuruvita has opened and worked with several restaurants. Many of them focus on seafood.
Flying Fish, Sydney
Peter is a consultant chef for Flying Fish Restaurant. It is located in Pyrmont, New South Wales, on Sydney Harbour. The restaurant opened in 2004. Flying Fish serves modern Australian dishes. It is well-known for its seafood.
Flying Fish, Fiji
In 2008, Peter opened Flying Fish Fiji. He partnered with Starwood Hotels for this restaurant. It is located right on the sand at the Sheraton Fiji Resort in Nadi, Fiji.
Steak House by Peter Kuruvita
This restaurant is located at the Westin Hotel in Nadi, Fiji. It offers a different dining experience.
Noosa Beach House
Peter partnered with Accor hotels for this restaurant. It is located in the Sofitel Noosa Resort and Spa.
Television Shows
Peter Kuruvita has shared his cooking and travels on television.
- My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita (2011) – This was a 10-part series. Peter returned to Sri Lanka, his family's homeland. He traveled all over the country. He explored different tastes and cultures.
- Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita (2011) – This was another 10-part series.
- Mexican Fiesta with Peter Kuruvita (2014) – This series also had 10 parts.
- Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen (2016)
Books by Peter Kuruvita
Peter has also written books about his cooking and travels.
