GEORGE STEPS UP TO THE PLATE
GEORGE STEPS UP TO THE PLATE
Hear ye, hear ye! 🔔
We’re not usually one for being too formal but this one is A Big Deal™️.
Dane, Sarah and Hannah have recently welcomed our long time consultant chef, George Cooper, on board the crew of N+F owners. Two’s company, three’s a crowd, four’s a party. At least that’s how it feels with George behind the wheel.
Having been with N+F for four years, George’s approach to cooking deliciously healthy and locally sourced food is admirable. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of cooking, local supply chain and sustainability practices, George leads the way in making the food of N + F the best it can be. He is the bread to our butter, peanut butter to our jam, mac to our chee… you get the point!
We like George and he likes making good food. Simple recipe. Great outcomes.
FARM TO PLATE 👨🏼🌾 🚜 🥗
In his ambition to create locally grown and sourced dishes, George operates Tiller Farm in Margaret River. The property is 50 acres across Yallingup Siding in the South-West of WA, where George and his partner Kayleigh provide a low food mile on-site dining experience. From tending to crops, to feeding slightly boozy wedding guests, Tiller Farm has #priorities of nurturing things from farm to table. George is intent on bringing his worldwide experience in the kitchen to create a one of a kind, farm to plate dining experience that encapsulates WA’s amazing produce.
He calls his first meeting with Dane and Hannah a ✨ divine intervention ✨ at Tiller Farm (no, we aren’t being dramatic). The pair were attending a wedding and loved the ethos George put out. They expressed to him their ambition for a sustainable and local approach in N+F. After that we assume there were fireworks and some kind of opening of the heavens, however there are no eye witnesses to confirm, perhaps ask them about it next time you’re at N+F?
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Hooked on the idea and having worked in the hospitality industry for 10 years, George says it was so refreshing to see a new idea like N+F come his way. Always a phone call away, George is our Consultant Chef whilst keeping Tiller Farm on his plate. His food focuses on bringing out delicious seasonal produce that is local to our region, all while keeping it fresh and nourishing.
Always smiles and laughs when he is around, George is definitely not a Ramsey-esque image of a chef that you might expect. With a huge heart, grin and never ending ideas for salads, George is a big believer that the kitchen should be a fun, collaborative place to be. He works with our Head Chef Chelsea to bring our seasonal menus to life, with recipes made with equal doses of nutritious ingredients and brilliant ideas. He makes sure that every salad we serve you is as good as the next one, and that N+F can continue to grow and grow!
A QUICK CHAT 💬
We managed to get some time in George’s busy schedule to chat about his ambitions and what N+F means to him 👀
WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN THE KITCHEN?
The main inspiration for me in the kitchen is being able to experience guests, friends and family enjoy the food I create. There is nothing better than seeing smiles on the faces of each and every person when they consume your food.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE PROCESS WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING AN INDIVIDUAL DISH AND AN OVERALL SEASONAL MENU
When creating a dish the main focus is analysing the taste and sensory experience of the food when consumed. This is achieved by taking into consideration the key parts of the palette which are sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami along with assessing the texture and mouthfeel of the dish. The goal is to make sure all these elements marry together to achieve the best possible food experience!
What does N+F mean to you?
With our farm to plate ethos, Nourish + Feed allows you to make healthy, sustainable and guilt free food choices conveniently through the drive-thru. We are the future of fast food.
We are so excited to have George on board our management ship, sailing into good times. George has big dreams and a hungry tummy for the growth of N+F and making the world of drive-thru healthy and convenient.
We always love seeing you enjoy your N+F meals IRL! Whether you are grabbing a quick coffee or salad for lunch, don’t forget to snap a photo of your Nourish + Feed goodies on Instagram, tag @nourishandfeed #nourishandfeed.
See you soon!
💚 Sarah, Dane, Hannah, George + the Nourish and Feed team
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