Rick Stein on Opening a Restaurant in Coogee
Some celebrity chefs divide opinions or attract only specific audiences. But Rick Stein is universally loved. The renowned UK chef and TV personality has been a regular on Australia's east coast dining scene for over 15 years and is considered an unofficial Aussie local.
Stein is now ready to excite Sydney's summer with his unique style of simple yet outstanding seafood in the Eastern Suburbs. He already owns two successful restaurants in New South Wales: Bannisters by the Sea in Mollymook, opened in 2009, and Bannisters Port Stephens, which opened in 2018.
A New Chapter at Coogee Beach
After several quiet years, news emerged this year that Stein and his wife Sarah (“Sas”) would launch a new 224-seat restaurant, Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, located in the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach hotel.
The Secret Ingredient to Success
"The truth of it is that the two Bannisters hotels and my restaurants were taken over by [investment management group] Salter Brothers in October last year,” Stein reveals. “That was a bit of a surprise. But actually starting to work with Salter Brothers, I realised how professional they were and how much I liked working with them."
Rick Stein's Connection to Australia
Stein’s ongoing presence and expanding ventures underscore his deep connection with the Australian dining community, blending British culinary expertise with local flavors.
Author’s summary: Rick Stein, a beloved UK chef, is launching a new seafood restaurant in Sydney after partnering with Salter Brothers, reflecting his strong bond with Australia's dining scene.