About Us
Culinary adventures, handcrafted by food lovers
Confidence and experience (a sense of humour too) are essential for the kitchen. Learning an old technique and applying it to modern dishes is fun. Working in a professional, commercial kitchen is an experience — but to know you are the master of speeding up and slowing down is what makes the kitchen a place of joy. Knowing you can turn out a meal you and others can enjoy is a lifelong gift.
Meet our founder, Julia
I have a terrific book my mother kept of her Sunday lunches and Saturday dinners. They have the lists of friends who shared the table but also the menus and recipes of those days – I swear I can smell and taste some of those meals. I definitely see the happy faces, hear the laughter and recall many of the stories and lively debates held! The relationships formed.
At 17, I held my first dinner party while my parents were overseas. I remember my guests, the food I cooked and all the joy of it. I’m so proud to bring that experience to Kitchen NV — the product of a lifelong dream realised. A place where I can share the joy of good food shared with good company.
That is why all our classes end in a meal together. Life changes, and families become smaller, larger or further away — but each day we eat. If you are cooking for yourself or cooking for more, please enjoy it! It’s my passion to share my expertise in the kitchen, but more than that, to guide, collaborate and develop technique with others. So, welcome to Kitchen NV, my humble little slice of culinary heaven, here in Queanbeyan. I can’t wait to meet you.
- Julia
A note about our food
Our food made in small batches, with fresh local ingredients with minimal waste is our mantra. Watching our footprint by choosing a quality, local product where possible and minimising waste are part of our lived philosophy.
The gifts and products included in our hampers are made locally by other small, independent businesses. We are happy and proud to list the ingredients in our food on our website and share our list of providers.
