Chris is  confident speaker and presenter and is the current Chairperson of Farmers' Markets New Zealand and the Marlborough Farmers' Market. 

He has run extensive workshops and training  programs for market organisers, stalholders as well as cooking classes - public speaking -  demonstrations  -  product launches through out NZ.

One of the hardest positions that I have held over the years is that of full time father and husband to my wife Tina and two children, Kacey Lewis Fortune and Holly Nancy Fortune.

2007/08/09/10/11 - Scenic Hotel Marlborough and Marlborough Convention Centre – Exec Chef

2004/05/06/07 - Pacific Eagle Super Yacht – Pacific and NZ  – Contract Chef

2004/05 - CK’s Marlborough Catering and Cuisine at Le Brun Restaurant – Owner operator

2003 - Hells Kitchen – Auckland – TV2 – Essential productions - Winner

2002 Chequers Café and Wine Bar – Marlborough – 1 year - Head Chef

2000 - Hotel Durville – Marlborough – 2 years – Head Chef