A regular on My Kitchen Rules and appearing on other Seven Network\u2019s TV programmes, he has somehow managed to keep his \u2018chef cred\u2019 in one piece.<\/p>\n
A part owner of the fabulous 4Fourteen<\/a> and now heading up the cooking team at The Banksia Hotel, Colin is still first and foremost, a chef.<\/p>\n Involved in 4Fourteen from the ground up, Fassnidge oversaw the transformation from an old bakery and warehouse in Surry Hills to a formidable force in Sydney\u2019s restaurant scene.<\/p>\n Like any building project, surprises and compromise are part of the deal. Says Fassnidge, \u201cWhen we set up 4Fourteen we were not getting enough power coming into the kitchen. I originally wanted an electric combi but that was no longer on the table. We ended up choosing a Convotherm gas combi from Moffat<\/a>. It turns out its performance matches anything I could have used if electricity was an option.\u201d<\/p>\n Fassnidge made a name for himself as a slow cook king back at The Four in Hand and his love of this style continues at 4Fourteen. With a \u2018Nose to Tail\u2019 philosophy he turns the most undesirable off cuts into profitable, delicious dishes. Menu items include slow cook lamb shoulder, roasted pork neck and \u201cthe occasional ten kilo suckling pig\u201d<\/p>\n No surprise then that that Convotherm sees its fair share of action in the kitchen.<\/p>\n \u201cWe also use the Convotherm for cooking overnight. When you slow cook as much as we do at 4Fourteen, you need reliable equipment that you\u2019re not going to lose sleep over. It\u2019s really reliable and delivers a consistent heat over long periods.\u201d Says Fassnidge<\/p>\n A successful kitchen also requires a lot of staff, with a range of experience. Says Colin, \u201cconsistency can be an issue in a busy kitchen. The Convotherm has pre set programmes that are easy to operate. These come in handy when you have a lot of staff traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n The line up at 4 Fourteen also includes the Waldorf Bold<\/a> (in black) and the Washtech<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe installed the Waldorf Bold flat top at 4Fourteen. What I really love about it is that it radiates the heat out from the centre gradually. That to me is a big deal\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nIn the kitchen<\/h2>\n