Surprise Chef are an instrumental soul outfit from Melbourne, Australia, known for their meticulously crafted grooves and cinematic funk sound. Drawing inspiration from 1970s soul, library music, and the Daptone Records aesthetic, the group blends vintage tones with modern sensibility. Their albums, including *All News Is Good News* and *Daylight Savings*, have earned international acclaim for their warm production and deep rhythmic feel. With releases on labels like Mr Bongo and Big Crown Records, Surprise Chef have become a defining voice in contemporary soul and funk.