When Rex Morgan isn’t in the Bistro kitchen, he’s in the TV studio – This year, you might have seen him on the popular TVNZ Show Whanau Living, where he demostrated his skills and shared some great recipes with the show’s presenter, Stacey Daniels.

This isn’t the first time Rex has been on screen, he’s been on a number of shows including Masterchef NZ.

If you missed the show, you can watch OnDemand or  find Rex’s recipes below.

The Recipes

Rex appeared in Episode 1 of Whanau Living where he made;

Pan Fried Fish and Crushed Potatoes

Macaroni, Roast Vegetables and Ham Bake

Apple, Rhubarb and Orange Crumble

Rex also returned for an appearance in Episode 7 of Wh?nau Living where he made;

Baked Apple Tart with Butterscotch and Vanilla Ice Cream

Braised Lamb Shoulder Stew with Gnocchi and Basil

Caramalised Honey Pears

Rex Morgan is a NZ Beef and Lamb Ambassador, culinary judge and former Masterchef TV personality.  An award winning chef, Rex is menu designer for Air New Zealand Business Premier.

Rex is head chef and partner at the Bistro.

Chris Green & John Lawrence, 1991

It’s our 22nd birthday on 16th of October. We’ll be celebrating our years of hospitality with a (culinary) trip down memory lane and serving a collaborative menu of classics selected by chefs past and present; Chris Green, John Allred and Rex Morgan.
The Retro Menu will be on offer for lunch and dinner for the week Monday 14th October – Sunday 20th.

All three courses for $60

We promise our birthday celebrations will be more fun than this!

Boulcott Street Bistro’s  head chef / partner Rex Morgan is a go to on New Zealand heritage cooking and often incorporates native New Zealand ingredients such as Horopito on the Bistro menu. His knowledge of and passion for these styles and flavours made him a popular choice as Guest Chef Judge on the latest episode ‘Hangi Challenge’ of Masterchef New Zealand.

Thanks to everyone for Tweets of support. Rex was delighted to appear on the show to represent both Wellington and his heritage.

Please click to watch Masterchef New Zealand – Hangi Challenge