Shannon Bennett

Shannon Bennett, of acclaimed and hatted restaurant Vue de monde, is renowned for his creativity, originality and commitment to sustainability. These shared interests and passions are just some of the reasons why Shannon chooses to serve Nespresso coffee in his Melbourne restaurant. He values Nespresso’s commitment to high quality coffee and sustainable business practices. An exceptional coffee provides the perfect end to a dining experience, which is why Nespresso works with over 700 of the world’s most prestigious restaurants to serve coffee to their guests. read more

Born in Melbourne, Shannon realised his passion for cooking from an early age. This was cemented by trips to Europe where he was introduced to the sophisticated world of restaurants.

Bennett’s passion for originality and his style of cooking secured him positions in Europe working under some of the world’s greatest Michelin starred chefs, whose discipline in their approach left a large impression.

On his return to Melbourne in 2000, at just 24 years of age, he opened his first restaurant Vue de monde. Shannon was quickly recognised for his edgy approach and established a cult following with Melbourne diners.

In recent years, Shannon has boldly set out to make Vue de monde Australia’s most sustainable restaurant. The restaurant has evolved into a more environmentally sustainable model, with more than 50 cutting-edge technologies being employed, from an E-water system to ‘cold kitchen technology’ (no exposed flames or gas). The restaurant serves wholly seasonal cuisine and uses home-grown, small-farm organic produce and recyclable products, as well as running off solar and wind power among other eco-conscious innovations.

Nespresso chefs Shannon Bennett and Tetsuya Wakuda take you on a journey through Tokyo, Japan. Discover the culinary delights that this enchanting city has to offer.

Shannon Bennett, Nespresso chef, visits a coffee farm in Brazil to learn the basics of coffee harvesting.

Shannon Bennett gets a first hand look at the high-quality coffee beans used in select Nespresso coffees at a coffee farm in Brazil.

On his tour of Brazil, Shannon Bennett hand picks high-quality coffee beans by hand at a coffee farm.

On his quest to discover quality coffee, Shannon Bennett arrives in Minas Gerais, Brazil to explore local coffee farms.

Shannon Bennett and Tetsuya Wakuda are accompanied on the journey to Brazil by acclaimed international chefs, Josh Emett and Yoshihiro Narisawa, to discover Nespresso's Sustainable AAA Quality Coffee Program.

Nespresso chefs, Shannon Bennett and Tetsuya Wakuda, arrive at a Nespresso customer event.

Nespresso chefs, Shannon Bennett and Tetsuya Wakuda, and Loïc Réthoré, General Manager, Nespresso Australia & Oceania arrive at a Nespresso customer event.

Nespresso chef, Shannon Bennett, adds the finishing touches to a spectacular dessert experience for Nespresso customer event guests.

One of Shannon Bennett's culinary creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Truffle Marshmallow.

One of Shannon Bennett's culinary creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Oyster, Apple and Saltbush.

One of Shannon Bennett's culinary creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Marron Sandwich.

One of Shannon Bennett's culinary creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Duck Rillettes.

One of Shannon Bennett's culinary creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Chickpea Fries.

One of Shannon Bennett's culinary creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Vue Lamingtons.

One of Shannon Bennett's spectacular dessert creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Nespresso Vanilla Amaretti Tiramisu.

One of Shannon Bennett's spectacular dessert creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Assorted Jellies.

One of Shannon Bennett's spectacular dessert creations for a recent Nespresso customer event; Chocolate and Coffee Cigars.

Nespresso chef, Shannon Bennett, introduces his specially created culinary delights to the Nespresso customer event guests.

On their journey to explore the tastes of Brazil, Tetsuya Wakuda and Shannon Bennett experience local herbs and spices at the Municipal Market in São Paulo.

Inspired by the local culinary culture of Brazil, Tetsuya Wakuda and Shannon Bennett shop at the Municipal Market in São Paulo.

Shannon Bennett is warmly greeted by the local wildlife on a trip to Minas Gerais, Brazil to discover Nespresso's Sustainable AAA Quality Program.

On his journey to discover the tastes of Brazil and Nespresso's Sustainable AAA Quality Program, Shannon Bennett prepared a meal for the local team in Minas Gerais.