Chefs Christmas 2009

High profile Aussie chef, Curtis Stone is currently based in the US. Christmas has always been one of his favourite times of the year. A time to indulge with fabulous food and wine in the company of good friends.

Frank Camorra spends Christmas this year with his parents; partner Vanessa and son Pepe at his rustic holiday cabin in Victoria’s Otway Ranges.

This Christmas Maggie Beer cooks up a storm for her girlfriends at the Farm Shop, her former home. Like the lady herself, the menu is rich, warm and intensely interesting.

Danny Russo and his wife Jo are entertaining friends at home and are throwing a pre-Christmas feast.

For Justin North, Christmas is spent at home in Sydney with his wife Georgia and kids Sophia and Charlie. Like the rest of us, he views the festivities as a time to indulge.

For Peter Evans, Christmas is all about the great outdoors – swimming, fishing, surfing, cold beers and barbecues.

Christmas for Skye Gyngell is always spent with family and when she can't get back to Sydney, Skye and her daughters Holly and Evie celebrate at home in London with friends.

Luke Mangan describes glass brasserie’s French style cuisine as “clean and light with a contemporary twist”.

Giovanni Pilu is celebrating Christmas amidst the beautiful setting of his inlaws’ farm/vineyard.

As for Christmas in the Strode household it’s the bigger the better. Always a large affair held at Jane’s parents’ house, this year is no exception.