Simon Stewart

Starting his apprenticeship in Colac, VIC, where he was born, Simon began working in pubs, cafes and restaurants along the Great Ocean Road coastline and the Otways district. He moved to Melbourne to further develop his skills before travelling throughout Europe to experience different cultures and cuisines. Simon returned to Australia with an ambition to create a restaurant menu led by locally grown and sourced seasonal ingredients, allowing the freshness and integrity of the produce to do the talking. His food journey continues to develop in close collaboration with local farmers and food producers of the Otway district, working with them to find and grow the best ingredients suited to sustainable farming and harvesting practices.