Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Rob Cockerill (Bennelong, Sydney) - Carving a new path through legacy

Published: August 24, 2026

Duration: 37:12

Stepping in to helm an iconic restaurant means inheriting a formidable legacy while preserving the core identity that made it legendary. The ultimate challenge for any chef is balancing that reverence for tradition with the confidence to carve out their own distinct culinary path. So how do you do it?

Today, we’re joined by Bennelong executive chef Rob Cockerill to unpack how he’s honouring an Australian dining institution while making the kitchen unmistakably his own.


https://www.bennelong.com.au


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