How ‘coin flips’ and timely mentors helped Paul Froggatt become a two-Michelin-star chef

Azriel TaylorNZ Herald·13 Jul, 2026 03:29 AM4 mins to readHospitality NZ’s Kristy Phillips is with The Front Page to talk about how tough things really are, what the Michelin Guide could mean for the sector.When the inaugural New Zealand Michelin Guide was unveiled last month, one name clearly shone: Otago-based chef Paul Froggatt was awarded two stars, making him the only one in the country to hold multiple stars.

However, long before the Michelin stars and international plaudits, Froggatt’s rise