About your MLF team

Tim lives and breathes hospitality – it’s in his DNA. Through seeing first hand how tough the food game can be, he set out to make hospo much easier. 13 years on, My Local Foodie continues to succeed in making every clients’ business profitable. Tim also cooks a mean roast pork belly with his signature Italian-style slaw.

As a Dietitian of Italian heritage, Maria is passionate about good nutrition – having grown up with fresh homegrown food prepared by Nonna. Maria has enjoyed a diverse hospitality career in business development & marketing roles. Her focus is to support clients’ success using our systems & drive business growth.

Varun knows sales and loves good food. With a history of sealing multi-million dollar deals and boosting brands, he brings hustle and heart to My Local Foodie. A tech fan and gym junkie, Varun finds joy in family time with his son, Aryan. He’s all about growing business and savoring life’s good things.

Cameron brings over 20 years of analyst experience from diverse sectors like hospitality to shipping. A data wizard, he’s honed skills in pricing, forecasting, and optimisation. He’s as adept at crunching numbers as he is at tasting global cuisines and exploring new places. For Cameron, data and travel enrich life.

Chris’ hospitality journey began as a young boy sitting on the stairs of his parents’ restaurant. He’s done it all –  from kitchen hand, wait staff, Food & Beverage Manager of an Island Resort, to Operations Manager of a national restaurant group. His favourite foods are oysters, eye fillet and homemade ice cream.

Nathan’s foodie awakening began later in life with the discovery of el dente vegetables. He’s since cooked in and managed many venues across the UK, Europe & Australia. For him, good food is the essence of life that nourishes the soul. Like a simple Banh Mi, or a classic provincial bowl of seafood Bouillabaisse.

Food is in David’s blood, having grown up in family food businesses to become a successful Chef. David has cooked for many celebrities including the British Royal Family, and loves firing up the stove or grill to cook for family & friends. His annual batch of Italian homemade salami is a winner!

Growing up on a farm in NZ and working as a Chef for 15 years has given Dan a real passion for the origins of food. He enjoys making homemade pizza at home and cooking over charcoal which has turned into a real hobby after hanging up his Chef’s whites. Dan loves fresh seafood and American BBQ style food.

Mikayla began her hospitality career in Queensland, then moved to Tasmania. There, she fell in love with local produce. Her culinary focus is simplicity, allowing ingredients to shine. She specialises in crafting delicious cakes and desserts, making meals memorable.

With 20 years in hospitality, Liam moved from the kitchen to procurement at Jackalope Hotel, bringing a deep knowledge for quality sourcing. When not in a professional setting, he delights in creating culinary gems for loved ones, making every meal an event to remember.

Originally based in Singapore, Melen moved away from a career in Electronics Manufacturing to food where her true passion lies. She’s worked in cafes and loves to bake and has her certificate 4 in patisserie. Melen likes to experiment in the kitchen at home – Indonesian cuisine is her favourite.

Some of Pete’s best food memories are from share-housing with a chef in Brisbane. Just hanging around the kitchen whilst someone cooks, talking food, tasting and discussing places to eat. When he is not eating, Pete is keeping on top of the My Local Foodie accounts.