Danielle Dixon – Chef & Owner, Shucks Bar, Wynnum Manly Instagram: @danielledixon / @shucksbar

Danielle Dixon is the chef-owner of Shuck Bar in Wynnum Manly, where she brins a refined focus on fresh Qld Seafood, local produce, and community driven hospitality.

Danielle rose to national attention as a top 12 contestant on MasterChef Australia Season 3. Following the show, she completed her formal culinary training and gained experience in some of Australia’s most acclaimed kitchens, including Quay, Rockpool and Aria.

She later became Head chef at Bucci Brisbane before joining The Institute of Culinary Excellence (ICE), where she has served as Executive Chef and Head of Curriculum since 2017. Her dedication to culinary education was recognised in 2021 when she was awarded Queensland’s VET Trainer of the Year.

A passionate advocate for local seafood, Danielle brings her deep industry knowledge and creative flair to every dish. Beyond the kitchen, she is a director of “Eat for your Life”, a not-for- profit supporting health through food education.

Danielle’s journey from MasterChef to seafood champion and restauranteur reflects her passion, resilience, and leadership in Queensland’s culinary landscape.