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Classic New Zealand meal: Canadian chef triggers Kiwis after poking fun at popular cuisine

Kiwis have defended the cuisine: 'If you were poor, you’d understand our struggle'.

This article was one of Herald Lifestyle’s best-read stories of 2024. A Canadian chef and TikTok star has stirred the pot and triggered Kiwis after he cheekily trash-talked a classic New Zealand meal, labelling it worse than slop they serve in cafeterias. Peter Earley, nicknamed Early Pete, has made a name for himself on social media for making viral videos and clips discussing foods from around the world.

And while the chef is a popular figure with thousands of followers, he’s found a way to rile Kiwis online. Despite revealing in the comments that he wants to come to New Zealand, Early Pete took aim at the classic Kiwi cuisine spaghetti and cheese on toast..