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Books The Des Britten Cookbook, Thyme for Cookery, Gourmet Cooking for Babies |
Sir Desmond John Britten KNZM (born 1939) is an Anglican priest and former restaurateur, radio broadcaster, television chef and cookbook writer in New Zealand.
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Biography
Britten was born in Otane in the Hawke's Bay. He presented two cooking shows on New Zealand television in the 1970s — Thyme for Cookery and Bon Appetit — and ran "The Coachman"' restaurant in Wellington for 28 years. He also worked as a radio presenter.
Britten was ordained an Anglican priest in 1983 and became the vicar of St Barnabas Roseneath, in Wellington. He was then head of the Wellington City Mission from 1984 to 2011. Following his retirement, he was made a Canon Emeritus in the Wellington diocese and was named the 2011 "Wellingtonian of the Year".
In 1995, Britten received the Restaurant Association of New Zealand's Hall of Fame Award. In the 2012 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the community.
Books
Britten has written a number of cookbooks, including: