Ross Dobson is the author of many best-selling cookbooks, including Fired Up, King of the Grill and Grillhouse (gastropub at home). Ross' use of ingredients and cooking techniques draws influences from SouthEast Asia, the Middle East, India and the Americas. He is a keen outdoor cooker, both on the barbecue and, more recently, his firepit. Ross has established and operated several award-winning cafes and restaurants in Sydney.