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Commencing in 2007, My Local Foodie is now Australia's leading kitchen management platform. We are led by a talented team of procurement experts, operational managers, and past business owners, proudly serving hundreds of venues across Australia with our flagship product Costimator.

Along with our personalised procurement service, FoodieBuy, and dedicated Client Success Managers, we help businesses streamline their operations. Our goal is simple: to make kitchen management efficient, cost-effective, and stress-free, empowering businesses to buy smarter, save better, and achieve repeatable success, meal after meal.

With our value proposition—“Easy Kitchen Management, Cost-effective Procurement”—we provide intuitive software and expert support to ensure our clients get the right products at the right price.

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At My Local Foodie, we’re a team of procurement specialists, chefs, former business owners, and industry professionals who genuinely care about helping hospitality businesses thrive by working closely with our distributors, clients, and stakeholders to make kitchen operations more efficient and profitable. Our Client Success team supports hundreds of venues across Australia with hands-on guidance and tailored solutions whilst our procurement team, FoodieBuy, ensures businesses get the right products at the right price by partnering with trusted Distributors. Our mission is simple:
We empower businesses to thrive by leveraging technology to improve processes and experiences and reduce the cost of doing business.

Maria Kucherhan - CEO

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MEET THE TEAM

COMPANY VALUES

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Sustainability

We strive to achieve a balance between commercial viability, social wellness and environmental benefit. By prioritising responsible resource management, we aim to protect our planet while still delivering value to our clients and communities.

Community

By fostering strong relationships and supporting initiatives that align with our values, we aim to contribute to a positive environment for everyone.

Compliance

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance in all our operations including financial, privacy, workplace safety, and ethical guidelines. This maintains our reputation for reliability and fosters trust with our clients and partners.

CULTURAL VALUES

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We foster an environment of openness, which facilitates open communication to drive success as a team.

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We readily offer feedback and take ownership for our actions. Responsibility for our outcomes, both positive and challenging, is critical to our continuous improvement and success.

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We are driven, fuelled by a determined mindset to not just reach — but exceed — our goals and stakeholders’ expectations.

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We commit to honesty and ethical behaviour across every facet of our business. Even when no one is watching. We foster collaboration and celebrate achievement with members and clients alike, ensuring that people are respected and always desire to connect.