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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Jock_Zonfrillo.jpg|Jock Zonfrillo|thumb]] '''Jock Zonfrillo''' (born 4 August 1976) is a Scottish chef, television presenter, and philanthropist. He is best known for his role as a judge on the television show [[MasterChef Australia]]. Zonfrillo is also the founder of the [[Orana Foundation]], which aims to preserve the culinary heritage of Indigenous Australians.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Jock Zonfrillo was born in [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]. He began his culinary career at a young age, working in various kitchens across the United Kingdom. Zonfrillo's passion for cooking led him to work with some of the most renowned chefs in the world, including [[Marco Pierre White]].<br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== Early Career ===<br />
Zonfrillo's early career saw him working in prestigious restaurants in the UK, such as [[The Turnberry Hotel]] and [[The Tresanton Hotel]]. His dedication and skill quickly earned him recognition in the culinary world.<br />
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=== Move to Australia ===<br />
In the early 2000s, Zonfrillo moved to [[Australia]] where he continued to build his career. He worked at several high-profile restaurants before opening his own establishment, [[Restaurant Orana]], in [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]. The restaurant received critical acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying Zonfrillo's reputation as a leading chef.<br />
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=== MasterChef Australia ===<br />
In 2019, Zonfrillo joined the judging panel of [[MasterChef Australia]], alongside [[Melissa Leong]] and [[Andy Allen]]. His expertise and unique perspective have made him a popular figure on the show.<br />
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== The Orana Foundation ==<br />
Zonfrillo founded the [[Orana Foundation]] in 2016 with the goal of preserving and promoting Indigenous Australian food culture. The foundation works with Indigenous communities to document traditional ingredients and cooking methods, ensuring that this valuable knowledge is not lost.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Jock Zonfrillo is married and has children. He is known for his philanthropic efforts and his commitment to social causes, particularly those related to Indigenous communities and culinary heritage.<br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
Zonfrillo has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious [[Basque Culinary World Prize]] in 2018 for his work with the Orana Foundation.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[MasterChef Australia]]<br />
* [[Orana Foundation]]<br />
* [[Marco Pierre White]]<br />
* [[Indigenous Australian cuisine]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[MasterChef Australia]]<br />
* [[Orana Foundation]]<br />
* [[Marco Pierre White]]<br />
* [[Indigenous Australian cuisine]]<br />
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