Iain brings extensive knowledge and experience to the table. Professional and intuitive, Iain is a pro-active problem solver who identifies issues that affect productivity and standards. He works hands-on, efficiently, on-the-job alongside your team with a positive and motivating approach. He has a strong business-to-business network and can assist with procurement and logistics.

If you are planning a new project, want to improve an existing business, or are hosting a special event, tap into the expertise of one of the Gold Coast’s most qualified and respected chefs.

Iain has decades of experience yet remains at the cutting edge of the industry, always studying food trends, diverse food cultures and techniques. It is hard to relay just how passionate Iain is about food. When not on a contract, he is testing new dishes, watching food shows and reading books about chefs or food culture worldwide. The span of his knowledge is quite unparalleled – like a walking, talking Larousse Gastronomique audiobook. When once asked to cater for a Jainism conference, he spent a week studying the religion and exploring potential recipes; such is his love of learning about food.

Iain was classically trained in London and has worked for some of the most recognised brands in the world. He has dual British Australian citizenship. Conrad International Hotels sponsored Iain to move from London to Australia to open Conrad International Hotel and Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast.

An event catering aficionado, he is known for his remarkable organisational and production prowess.

Iain has catered for many celebrities and elite sports teams, private functions for dignitaries, culinary cook-offs and demonstrations. He has established new kitchen operations and restaurants for 5-star hotels from fine dining to fast food outlets, cafés and poolside dining.

Iain has run high volume room service operations and was the licensee for Outrigger/Mantra Sun City Resort. He has trained and mentored countless up-and-coming chefs and has been a guest judge at culinary competitions.

Personally, Iain is respected as a man of integrity and sincerity, a drummer with a passion for football and a proud father of four young men. Iain’s son Angus McCombe has followed in his father’s footsteps and is now a Chef.