Bolton Hotel: MacLean Fraser - Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef

This article, written by Paul Johnson, first appeared on the Bolton Hotel website on 30 March

A career bucket list, MacLean joins the ranks of some of New Zealand's most innovative chefs working with the excellent beef and lamb produced in Aotearoa.

With a passion for sustainable sourcing and minimising waste, MacLean's dishes aim to showcase New Zealand farmers' produce at the highest standard, often elevating forgotten cuts such as beef tongue to the realms of fine dining.

For the last 26 years, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has been seeking out, and showcasing, New Zealand’s best chefs through our Ambassador programme, and I’m proud to see the accolade is still sought after and relevant in today’s shifting hospitality climate.

Lisa Moloney, Foodservice Manager, Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

MacLean's passion for hunting informs his interest in unusual, forgotten cuts. His nose to tail approach to cuisine minimises waste and ensures the animal is treated with the utmost respect.

A proponent of ethical and sustainable produce, MacLean prides himself on forging strong relationships with his suppliers, telling the gate to plate story in every dish and allowing the ingredients to take centre stage.