Season 3, Episode 3 · Monday, 28 September 2026
Judith Tabron of First Mates, Last Laugh: 50 years of lessons worth sharing
with Judith Tabron
Judith Tabron has spent nearly 50 years in hospitality, from accidentally landing an apprenticeship as a teenager, to cooking in London, running Sails…
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About Judith Tabron
Judith Tabron is one of the defining figures of Auckland hospitality, with a career spanning nearly 50 years and restaurants including Ramses, Soul Bar & Bistro and now First Mates, Last Laugh. A chef turned restaurateur, she has spent a lifetime creating Truly Great restaurants and generously passing on what she’s learned along the way.