The Chefs Table Rarotonga

Season 1 – Episode 16 – Filled Pasta Dishes

Season 2 – Episode 34 – Cocoa

One doesn’t have to travel half-way around the world (if that was even a possibility) to indulge in exotic cuisine. In this episode of ‘The Chef’s Table’ Phillip Nordt takes the Cocoa bean to the center stage.

Season 1 – Episode 21 – Pineapple

”The Chef’s Table’ was episode #21 and themed ‘Pineapples’. This week Chef Phillip featured the following: 1. Fresh Pineapple Piña Colada. 2. Pineapple & Tuna Salad – with chilli, rocket and coriander

Business Excellence Award 2019/20

A big night out at the Air NZ – Cook Islands Tourism Award.. …OTB winning the Business Excellence Award was a real bonus…

Season 1 – Episode 17 – Turkey

In today’s episode : it is the time of the year to celebrate Thanksgiving so we feature Turkey in this Episode. Episode 10 of The Chef’s Table Season 1, will air on 30 November 2020. Smoked Turkey & new season Pineapple Carpaccio, petit salad of Herbs & local Heirloom Tomatoes,...

Season 1 – Episode 16 – Filled Pasta Dishes

The theme for Episode 16 of ‘The Chef’s Table Rarotonga’ was Filled Pasta Master Class, filmed for CITV – Cook Islands TV. The delectable dishes featured and enjoyed tremendously by our live audience were: Truffle Chicken & Liver ravioli/fried zucchini, lemongrass, beurre-blanc. Seafood Tortellini / sauce Americaine. Maultaschen in broth,...

Season 1 – Episode 10 – Eggs

In today’s episode : Eggs and the many ways to prepare it. Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases eggs. Episode 10 of The Chef’s Table Season 1, first aired on 5 October 2020.

Oktoberfest 2020

This years Oktoberfest was one to remember, gorgeous weather, good old bavarian cuisine made from quality ingredients and so far away from its origin now so heavily restricted. Not here though. “People think barbecue, okay, you put some chops on, this and that and a few sausages and there you...

Season 1 – Episode 1 – BBQ

In today’s episode Veal, Lamb and Fish are seared, grilled and roasted in ways that you may find surprising. These nuggets of insight are peppered with additional information on health and nutrition from a seasoned Master of culinary art. On Saturday, Phillip Nordt hosted 30 stranded tourists and a television...

Episodes and Videos

Episode 59 – Tofu

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By Marcus Gleinig April 1, 2024 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Tofu.

Episode 58 – Pork

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By Marcus Gleinig March 1, 2024 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Pork.

Episode 57 – Greens

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By Marcus Gleinig February 1, 2024 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Greens.

Episode 56 – Cassoulet

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By Nga Glassie January 14, 2024 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Cassoulet.

Episode 55 – Stews

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By Marcus Gleinig September 24, 2023 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt hosts visiting Chaine de Rotisseurs chefs and showcases Stews.

Episode 54 – Burgers

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By Marcus Gleinig August 1, 2023 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases the ubiquitous Burger.

Episode 53 – Coconut

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By Marcus Gleinig July 15, 2023 November 14, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases the local super star Coconut.

Episode 52 – Polenta & Duck

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By Marcus Gleinig July 1, 2023 November 14, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Polenta and Duck Dishes.

Episode 51 – Mechoui Lamb

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By Marcus Gleinig June 28, 2023 November 14, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Mechoui Lamb dishes from North Africa.

Episode 50 – Spit Roast Goat

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By Marcus Gleinig June 14, 2023 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Tofu.

Episode 49 – Flambee Cooking

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By Marcus Gleinig May 28, 2023 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Flambees.

Episode 48 – Terrines

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By Marcus Gleinig May 14, 2023 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Terrines.

Episode 46 – Paella

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By Marcus Gleinig May 1, 2023 November 20, 2025 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases Paella, the all time Spanish Seaside classic.

Season 2 – Episode 37 – Coconut

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By Phillip Nordt December 4, 2021 January 28, 2022 Chefs Table Episodes, Cooking Show, Grid-Movie

Live from the beautiful OTB Restaurant at the Manuia Beach Resort, Rarotonga based Master Chef Phillip Nordt showcases the ubiquitous coconut and its many, many uses.