Nick Holloway

Nick had a humble introduction to kitchen life. When washing dishes to earn a living while studying Engineering at Melbourne University, Nick quickly realised he enjoyed the energy of the hospitality industry.

He became inspired to use cooking as his creative outlet after seeing Geoff Lindsay speak at a chef’s symposium and applied to cook at Stella, where he would start his apprenticeship.

Nick took the opportunity to work at Blake’s under the tutelage of Andrew Blake, before returning with Geoff to open Pearl Restaurant in Richmond. He stayed at Pearl for four years before getting the urge to make a significant sea change.

Nick purchased a one-way ticket to Cairns, and the Nu Nu Restaurant story began in 2004.

Nick has appeared on Channel 10’s Masterchef Australia twice as a guest chef for an Immunity Challenge and Taste Test Challenge. Nick has also featured as a guest presenter at many high profile events including the Noosa Food and Wine Festival and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.