When a snow storm forces staff and scientists at Scott Base to stay inside, one job becomes all the more important.

Wellington-born Justin Chambers, formerly a chef to the stars, is tasked with cooking for everyone at New Zealand's Antarctic station.

Chambers used to work at Pierre Koffmann's La Tante Claire, a top restaurant with two Michelin stars. Now he's spending the summer keeping those at Scott Base happy and well fed.

"My goal was to work in the best French restaurant in London," he told Newshub.

"So I reached my goal and I went, 'Oh, now what?'"