For Chef Connor Bishop, good food is about creating an experience that nourishes both the body and the soul.

English-born, Connor now heads The Kitchen at Bec Hardy on Hunt Road in McLaren Vale, one of the most private and peaceful pockets in this iconic SA wine region.

Dine on the deck with a glass of estate wine in hand, or indoors where rustic surrounds of wine barrels set the mood for lingering over lunch with friends from a menu brimming with fresh, local, seasonal produce.

Taking up the kitchen spoon at just 15 years old, Connor worked at various venues nestled in McLaren Vale, where each experience contributed to his growth and development as a Chef.