About
Onslow is an established Auckland restaurant, led by chef and owner Josh Emett and Helen Emett, built on a commitment to quality, consistency and genuine hospitality.
Rooted in classic technique yet contemporary in spirit, Onslow represents relaxed fine dining at its most refined.
For more than five years, Onslow has been a place people return to for important moments, trusted for both celebration and everyday dining.
JOSH, HELEN & LEADERSHIP
Josh Emett’s approach to cooking and hospitality underpins everything we do at Onslow, from the menu to the way guests are welcomed into the room.
With 30 years in kitchens across London, New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne with Gordon Ramsay, Josh brings an impeccable pedigree to Onslow, and in New Zealand is also known for his time as a MasterChef judge.
Alongside him, Helen Emett brings both rigour and passion to the restaurant. Having loved cooking from an early age, she trained at the French Culinary Institute in New York, and realised a long-held dream in co-owning Onslow.
Together, they are supported by a committed team across the kitchen and dining room, many of whom have been part of the restaurant’s journey for years. It is this consistency, expertise and shared pride that defines the Onslow experience.
Glen File
Leading the kitchen team and working closely alongside Josh is Executive Chef Glen File. Glen grew up in Gisborne and has a resume stacked with some of the best restaurants including head chef at 2 hatted restaurant Baduzzi in Auckland and award-winning Boulcott St Bistro in Wellington.
Glen is classically trained, having studied at Hamilton Polytechnic in his younger years and brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and leadership to our team at Onslow.
The Food
The menu is dedicated to quality and provenance, refined but not fine dining, where a la carte and table d’hôte options return a celebration of dining enjoyment course by course. The kitchen celebrates the very best ingredients from New Zealand farmers and producers.