the chef & restaurateur.

Influenced by a number of his ancestors who worked professionally with food, it was not long before Shane realised that he wanted to translate his love for food and hospitality into a working career.

He concluded his apprenticeship at le Restaurant at the Hotel Sofitel and excelled within the traditional kitchen structure.  At the age of 21 Shane was appointed sous chef of Eleonore’s at Chateau Yering in the Yarra Valley.  In 2003 Shane was promoted to Executive Chef and Eleonore’s was recognised as one of country Victoria’s finest Hotels and a member of the prestigious Relais Chateaux chain.  

Today, Shane continues to drive his restaurant Maha’s success through the award winning food and service.  With many accolades under their belt, Shane will open his second restaurant with business partner and mate, George Calombaris.  St Katherine’s, located in the heart of Kew, will be a funky meld of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Greek flavours.

As well as making his mark in the restaurant industry, Shane appears frequently on Network 10’s Ready Steady Cook and The Circle.  A friendly smile and a boisterous personality makes Shane a very likeable guy, in and out of the kitchen!