Tom Rutherford is Mr FnB

Chef and Food and Beverage Creative Director Tom Rutherford is an Australian icon in the restaurant and catering world. Recognised internationally for his innovation, business acumen, avant-garde cuisine and mind blowing events, Tom brings to fnb a lifetime of culinary credibility.

Tom is an entrepreneur who consistently breaks new ground in the industry. Equally comfortable with the big picture and the fine detail, Tom is a rare combination of visionary and pragmatist. With fnb, Tom manages the competing expectations of clients and suppliers to deliver win-win business results and corporate events that wow.

Probably best known as the creator of Australia’s leading catering company, the Truffle Group, Tom’s kudos also stems from his high profile restaurants, Liquidity and Beach Road. He has spent 30 years catering at the top end of the market, creating unforgettable Cointreau Balls, Olympic Galas and countless international, charity, public and corporate events as well as supporting restaurant businesses to become successful ventures. Tom’s story continued…