What next for superstar chef Peter Gilmore?

What is next for superstar chef Peter Gilmore/

A new venture in Sydney, perhaps, or a small eatery in Tasmania?

Quay Restaurant in Sydney, where Gilmore's cuisine has shone for 24 years, is to close in February. And Gilmore's consultancy gig at Bennelong finishes at the end of the financial year.

Gilmore already has a farm at Kettering, south of Hobart, where he grows fruit and vegetables, and is a regular at Peppermint Bay, so locals will have their fingers crossed.

Gilmore himself is giving nothing away, saying only: "I look forward to sharing my next chapter with you at some stage in the future."

No clues there.

Sydney-born Gilmore, 57, said on social media this morning that he was proud of his almost a quarter of a century in charge of the Fink family's Quay, one of Australia's finest fine diners.

"I have mixed emotions in announcing that Quay Restaurant will be closing its doors this February," he said.

"Over the past two decades there are many things I am proud of: the hundreds of young chefs and front of house professionals who have passed through our doors contributing their passion and professionalism to the Quay story.

"To have mentored and hopefully inspired, and to see so many go on to do great things. It has been the privilege of my career."

Under Gilmore Quay achieved an Australian record of 23 consecutive three Chefs Hats in the SMH Good Food Guide and spent five years in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list.

"It’s something that I will always be proud and grateful for," he said. "But more so to have worked so closely with the most incredible farmers, producers and artisans over all these years., to have been able to contribute to the quality and diversity of produce available in Australia through these relationships.

"And to all our guests over the years, I hope we have created memories and experiences that will stay in your hearts for many years to come. What a privilege it has been. At Quay I’ve been able to pursue my love of creativity and natures diversity and the exploration of texture and intensity of flavours in my cuisine."

Quay will operate as usual during the peak summer season and Gilmore will be consulting at Bennelong until the end of June.

Stay tuned.