Some celebrity chefs cause heat in the kitchen with their temperaments but star of TVNZ's Kiwi Living Michael Van de Elzen is most certainly not one of them.
This Mr Nice Guy is as easy to digest as his delicious food and he's headed our way this weekend for a special appearance at The Little Big Markets.
He's heard all about the great range of artisan food at the market and has invented some special recipes just for these products.
"I was blown away by the massive array of providers at the market and I'm really excited at showing people as many techniques, skills and recipes as possible so they can use the products in everyday food," he says.
Michael made a name for himself cooking in some of the world's finest restaurants, including heading up a 140-chef team for the opening of the Tate Modern, as well as heading the kitchen of a luxury hotel which won Conde Nast Traveler's World Small Hotel of the Year.