Ned’s Bake had me at their “local European” branding. I think it is the French teacher in me. So then I was flicking through their Instagram and saw a lovely photo of Ned with head chef, Remya creating the week’s dinner menu together at Middle Park. They have their arms around each other’s shoulders and they’re smiling widely. I really loved the idea of the teamwork and mutual respect the photo showed. I messaged Remya to see if she would like to have a chat with me and happily for me, she said yes. I usually like to read up on the chefs I chat to so I can think about the questions I want to ask, but Remya has flown under the media and social media radar. Meeting her was such a lovely discovery. Remya has had a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, growing up and learning her trade in Italy before spending time in the Canary Islands and then coming to Australia. We met at the end of a weekday when Ned’s was shutting at 4pm, so I will absolutely head back over there for dinner and try one of Remya’s pastas one evening very soon.
