Born in Christchurch, trained in Wellington, based in Auckland and world famous in New Zealand, chef and owner of Antoine’s, Tony Astle has wined and dined the rich and famous with superb food since 1972 when he and wife Beth opened the doors of Antoine’s Restaurant in Parnell Auckland.

And after four decades, Antoine's Restaurant remains one of the finest dining experiences in Auckland, if not New Zealand.

Tony Astle has has also trained some of the nation's most prestigious chefs and can lay claim to three generations of patrons.