Disney Moana: The Official Cookbook

Monique Fiso is an award-winning chef and writer, renowned for her contributions to the revitalization of Māori and Pasifika cuisine and for breaking barriers in the culinary world. Her first book, Hiakai, is considered a seminal work in New Zealand cookbook history. She is currently collaborating with her partner, Katie Monteith, on their second book, which explores wild botanical food. Together, Monique and Katie are a formidable team, regularly contributing to print and digital publications and earning international acclaim for their food-focused storytelling.

Monique’s extensive career has spanned the globe, with experience cooking and living in the US, Mexico, Australia, and Aotearoa. She serves as an ambassador for YETI and has partnered with prominent organizations such as National Geographic, Veuve Clicquot, Penguin Random House, and Phaidon. With over two decades of experience, Monique remains dedicated to her craft, driven by a passion for fire cooking, foraging, food sovereignty, and the preservation of indigenous knowledge.

Katie Monteith is the co-owner of Hiakai, a culinary creative enterprise based in Aotearoa New Zealand that excels in storytelling through food. Her deep commitment to the natural environment is evident in her application of permaculture principles to her life. Katie aspires to cultivate a thriving food forest capable of sustaining her family and the broader community.