Amisfield stripped of prestigious title after chef misconduct claims
Cuisine Magazine has dropped Amisfield Restaurant from its prestigious food guide, following allegations of misconduct by former executive chef Vaughan Mab
www.newstalkzb.co.nzHere’s what I can share based on recent public reporting:
- Vaughan Mabee, a former executive chef of Amisfield in Queenstown, faced misconduct allegations that prompted media coverage in May 2026. Multiple outlets reported claims including bullying and inappropriate behavior toward colleagues, which led to Amisfield parting ways with Mabee and Cuisine Magazine removing Amisfield from its 2025 Good Food Guide. This sequence culminated in Mabee publicly apologizing for past behaviour and stepping back from the restaurant and related duties.[1][3][5]
- The coverage notes that Amisfield had previously addressed complaints about Mabee in earlier years, and that the restaurant announced a renovation period in 2026, with ongoing scrutiny from media and the industry. The overall narrative indicates a significant reputational impact for Mabee and Amisfield amid industry-wide conversations about workplace conduct.[3][4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles from specific outlets or summarize the key statements from Mabee’s apology and the restaurant’s responses. I can also look for any new developments since May 2026, or provide a timeline of events with dates. Would you like me to proceed with a focused summary or a brief timeline?
Citations:
- Coverage of Cuisine Magazine removing Amisfield from the 2025 Good Food Guide and related misconduct allegations.[5][1]
- Additional reporting on Mabee’s resignation, apologies, and Amisfield statements.[4][3]