Anders Ousback became a world recognised chef and was largely responsible for developing Sydney's foodie scene, working with The Summit, The Wharf at Walsh Bay, Bennelong at the Opera House, Hyde Park Barracks, The Clock Hotel in Surry Hills, the Cafe at the Art Gallery of NSW, and Dov in East Sydney. He was also a notable art ceramicist, whose pots are held in the Powerhouse Museum and the National Gallery in Canberra.
Anders Ousback committed suicide in May 2014. His sister published a memoir of their childhood in 2020.