Chef of the Month
Neal Jackson of Jackson’s Restaurant Perth
Meet Neal Jackson, acclaimed by his peers as one of the finest chefs in Perth. At the heart of his stylish Highgate eatery, you’ll discover a menu that boldly explores every flavour combination that Neal’s imagination can conjure up.
Five Courses with Neal Jackson
- The 3 most important things in cooking.“Taste, taste and taste. As you get older, you build up a repertoire of
flavours that you know will go together.”
- Creating new dishes.“The most important elements for creating a new dish are good produce and an idea that
might trigger some inspiration.”
- Provide the complete package. “It’s not just about the food, it’s about the whole dining experience, the wine, the
service, everything.”
- Quality staff is essential. “When you do come across a professional waiter that aspires to be a maitre’d or a
sommelier, they’re like gold, you really need to hang onto those people.”
- Love your work. “I get a lot of pleasure out of seeing customers happy with what I’ve given them to eat and it’s
extremely satisfying. I consider myself very lucky.”