Serge Dansereau

An energetic native-born Québécois but also an Australian citizen, Serge Dansereau grew up in

Montréal.

 

Serge began work as a kitchen hand in Montréal, where gradually his persuasive willingness gave

him a good future in cooking. He was accepted at the prestigious Institut de Tourisme et d’ hôtellerie

du Québec in 1974, completing his diploma in Cuisine Professionnelle in 1976.

 

In 1983, Serge accepted a position to help open the newly built Regent, Sydney.

 

In 1989, the prestigious Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide proclaimed Dansereau Chef of the

Year and in 1990, awarded 3 toques, its highest accolade, to Kable’s.

 

In 1994, Dansereau was the recipient of the Sydney Morning Herald Special Award for Excellence,

“for his work in helping redefine Australian cuisine, his passion for produce and his promotion of

regionalism”

 

His resignation from The Regent in 1999 was coupled with an announcement that he would join The

Bathers’ Pavilion as partner and Chef and in February 2003, become the sole owner.

 

Serge Dansereau is considered one of trendsetter and a leading chef of Australia.