Darren Purchese (born 3 February 1975) is an Australian[citation needed] chef, author and television personality.

He is the creator of the popular cake and dessert business, Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio, in Melbourne, Australia.

In 2004 while working in London, Purchese was invited to present as a guest chef at The Brisbane Masterclass Weekend in Queensland, Australia.

Purchese returned to Australia, this time to Melbourne, in 2005 and began working for Shannon Bennett at his Vue de Monde restaurant as head pastry chef.

It was owned and operated by Purchese and his wife Cath Claringbold and ran for 12 years before closing the doors in April 2023.

[9] During the course of the business, B&P made and installed desserts for events in Melbourne including The Birdcage at the Spring Racing Carnival, the Australian Grand Prix, the Logie Awards, National Gallery of Victoria ball and much more.

Murray River Salted Caramel Swirl with Chocolate Coated Toasted Hazelnuts was offered on the Australian market in 2012/2013.