Al Brown
In New Zealand, Al Brown isn’t just a chef - he’s a household name.
From his cult-favourite Auckland restaurant Depot to beloved TV series like Hunger for the Wild and Coasters, Al has spent decades celebrating local seafood, honest produce and simple food done exceptionally well. His bestselling cookbook Go Fish cemented his reputation as the chef who made cooking fish at home feel achievable and exciting.
But Al didn’t stop at restaurants and television. He also built Best Ugly Bagels, bringing proper, hand-rolled, Montreal-style bagels to Kiwi shores and turning them into a nationwide obsession. It’s that same obsession with craft that flows through everything he does.
Whether it’s a bagel, a bottle of sauce, or a spice blend, Al’s philosophy is consistent: respect the ingredient, keep it real, make it delicious.
This collection brings a true Kiwi icon to your pantry - bold, balanced and built on decades of flavour.
