Chesney McDonald

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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
School
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Expertise
Wine, Gin, Craft Beer, And Coffee, BBQ Meats, International Food
  • Chesney is a qualified expert in wine, spirits, and beer, earning level two of the international standard, WSET, with distinction.
  • He's passionate about culinary exploration and the intersection of food and culture.
  • Born in South Africa, Chesney is pathologically obsessed with flame-grilled meats.

Experience

Chesney has always been a passionate writer and foodie, making his living as a writer since 2019. In hungry pursuit of the world's best street food, his curious tastebuds and enthusiasm for travel have led him to 35 countries. Chesney marketed some of New Zealand's top craft beer, cider, and gin brands, working for Heineken NZ and the award-winning Australian gin brand Four Pillars. He's been published in beer magazine The Pursuit of Hoppiness and written about international food as a travel writer for Stuff.co.nz. Over the last two and a half years, Chesney worked as a senior writer for the Canadian market of Indeed.com's international campaign. Now, Chesney engages his passion for food and language as a writer for Tasting Table.

Education

Chesney holds a Bachelor of the Arts, with a double major in English and film, television, and media studies from the University of Auckland.

Tasting Table Editorial Policies

Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.

We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.

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