We understand how working as a chef or running a restaurant leaves you time poor. We make your life easier by taking the pain out of finding, connecting and buying from local responsible farmers and producers. If you work with a farmer or producer that isn't on our network yet, we can get them onboard in minutes so that you can manage your relationships with local producers all in one place.
We're aware that farmers/producers and wholesale buyers have different schedules. Farmers are up early whilst chefs work late and it's hard to conduct business on the phone, fax and email.
Food Orbit displays real time information that allows you to search, connect and place orders when it suits you direct from the farmer or producer. You will be able to see the story of their farm and farming practises, and have complete transparency about where your purchases are coming from.
There is no quicker and easier way to search, connect and buy the items needed for your menu, it's just a few clicks. Simple and accurate ordering late at night is no longer a worry, as ordering through Food Orbit takes less than a few minutes on your computer, tablet or smartphone (coming soon!).
We know how hard it can be keeping track of accounts, so we look after all of that by handling the payment flow from beginning to end using credit card payments and bank to bank transfers to give you complete control of your finances. No more messing around with paperwork or invoices, get anytime access to detailed order histories and statements.
Tom Walton is the head chef of The Bucketlist on Bondi beach. His philosophy on food centres around locally sourced, seasonal produce and extends to a strong interest in nutrition, health and wellbeing. Beginning his formal career at the age of 17, Tom quickly began building his repetoir and honing his skills at Darley's, the then 2 hatted regional restaurant in the Blue Mountains. At the age of 20, Tom represented Australia in an international cooking competition in Finland, placing 3rd in the world. The next year Tom joined the team at Bistro Moncur, working his way up to head chef during his six year stint there.
Tom believes food should be well sourced with respect to the environment it came from and prepared simply with care and of course, a sense of humour.
Three Blue Ducks is a small, intimate licensed restaurant located a short stroll up the hill from Bronte beach. The food is of the highest quality reflecting the head chefs’ fine dining resumes, but is served in a casual cafe setting.
A strong emphasis on fresh produce through the always-changing menu includes vibrant salads, fresh fish dishes and heavier meat options during the colder months
2011 good cafe guide - 2 coffee cups *** 2011 good cafe guide "best breakfast in sydney" *** 2012 good cafe guide – 3 coffee cups *** 2012 good cafe guide "best food cafe in sydney" *** 2012 good food guide – 1 chef's hat *** 2012 timeout awards – nominated for "best new restaurant" *** 2012
Restaurant chef/ director James Viles is the mind behind the realisation of Biota Dining. Produce and technique driven - his food has an intimate affiliation with nature bringing many of its elements into both the gastronomic experience as well has the complete and overall dining adventure.
James had the privledge of working both domestically and internationally, and awarded a coveted Chefs Hat at the young age of 23, (which saw him one of the youngest chefs ever). He has since been heavily involved in the opening of several highly acclaimed restaurants and hotels thoughout the Middle East and Australia, working alongside such chefs as 2 star Michilin Chef Hans Haas of Tantris (Munich), Spoon by Alain Ducasse (Hong Kong). World renowned restaurant designers such as Superpotato (Tokyo) Spin design (Korea) and BDC (Indonesia) have been an instrumental platform in Biota's birth. He draws inspiration from elements of everyday life, which get put to practice not only in his food but the overall concept being Biota.