Terry Lowe has been Head Chef at Black Barn Bistro Havelock North since it's opening in 2003. With his dedicated team, he has established an international reputation as a 'must visit' for locals and visitors to Hawke's Bay.

He feels inspired to be working in a region where there is an abundance of fresh produce and an amazing climate. Hawkes Bay is a real food and wine destination with a serious base of local businesses developing new and exciting products – from first pressed oils to quality artisan goods.

As a chef he feels that you never stop learning and even if you cook all of your life you only scratch the surface and for this reason he loves cooking as 'every day is a new day'.