17 Facts About Neil Perry

Neil Arthur Perry AM is an Australian chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter.

Neil Perry is the co-ordinator for Qantas Flight Catering under his company Rockpool Consulting.

Neil Perry used to grow his hair in the holidays and roll it up in combs when he went back to school.

In February 2015 Neil Perry was the guest of honour at the official opening of the Founders Hospitality Centre at Newington.

Neil Perry became head chef at Barrenjoey Restaurant, Palm Beach and was given creative control over Neil Perry's in Paddington.

In October 1986, Neil Perry opened the Blue Water Grill at Bondi Beach which became an overnight success.

Neil Perry then opened Rockpool in February 1989 with his business partner and cousin Trish Richards.

Meanwhile, this same year, having maintained Rockpool for almost two decades as a Sydney fine dining restaurant, Neil Perry finally decided to close the restaurant and reopen with a change of direction as a "casual seafood venue" instead.

Neil Perry cited a lack of will to continue operating Rockpool at the demanding and highly competitive level he had been as the main reason for the change.

Neil Perry became director of food, beverage, and service for the Australian flagship airline Qantas in 1997 and has been responsible for the in-flight and ground based culinary offerings for over 25 years.

In 2022, to celebrate the 25-year collaboration with Neil Perry, Qantas reintroduced a selection of his most popular inflight and lounge dishes.

Neil Perry was accused of significantly underpaying key staff as they work up to 70 hours a week in harsh conditions.

Neil Perry is an Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador for the Australian Government.

Neil Perry is a board member of the Bestest Foundation for Kids.

Neil Perry is a principal supporter of the Bestest Gala Dinner and has managed to secure the support of chefs from around the world to donate time and resources for this charity dinner.

Neil Perry is a notable food personality within Australia, appearing on Channel Nine's food program, Fresh and being a major presenter on channel the digital subscribers network, Foxtel, on the LifeStyle and LifeStyle Food channels in Australia and on BBC2 in Britain.

Neil Perry was looking to expand the brand into New York City or London.