Our Famiglia Home Dining

14/11/2024

🌟 I am now completely booked out until January for all In-Home Meal Prep, Personal Chef Dining Experiences, and Private Cooking Classes! 🌟

🍴 I am taking bookings for dinner parties and cooking classes for January so if you have an event coming up in the new year DM me now!!

🧑🏽‍🍳 And while I desperately search for a new Chef to assist with Brisbane In-Home Meal Prep clients I am still taking details for new customers to hopefully bring into Our Famiglia next year 🙏🏽

🏡 I am so grateful for another year of being invited into your homes and cooking for all of our lovely members of OURS. Without you guys none of this could be possible, so thank you!! 🙏🏽

Also, if anyone knows a GREAT chef in Brisbane that’s after a new challenge get in touch with me please!!

09/10/2024

We are looking for a qualified Chef based in
Brisbane that is keen for a challenge outside of a commercial kitchen! Monday - Friday shifts with great pay and a family-friendly fun environment. If this is you reach out 🙏🏽

06/09/2024

🎉🍕 Mini Chef Classes: Pizza Party Fun! 🍕🎉

Looking for a unique, fun-filled idea for your next kids party? Say hello to Chef Amber’s Mini Chef Classes Pizza Party Packages!🎈 Gather your little chefs and watch them create their own delicious pizzas from scratch, followed by a sweet dessert-making session! 🍪👩‍🍳

All the fun, none of the stress! Just sit back and relax while Chef Amber guides your group through an hour and a half of hands-on cooking excitement, and best of all—Chef Amber will handle the cleanup! 🧼✨

Perfect for birthdays, school holidays, or just a fun day with the kids! 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Book now and let the good times (and the pizzas!) roll! 🍕❤️

DM now for details and availability!

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

🦀 mud crab ravioli with a seafood bisque 🦀
• locally caught mud crab • saffron • shallots • dill •

When the ingredients are this fresh and flavourful it’s hard to go wrong 👌🏽 I made this dish with the help of some amazing clients during a Private Cooking Class on the Gold Coast a few months ago. I taught them how to make the pasta from scratch, my secret to the perfect bisque, and a delicious tiramisu for dessert.

Private Cooking Classes are just $220 pp for 2 and $100 for each extra guest. This is a super fun way to kick off a dinner party as you and your guests will be left with your delicious three course meal to enjoy at the end!

DM now for more details!

28/08/2024

🤭 Corny movie quotes aside, I am still on the hunt for the perfect Chef 👩‍🍳 to join Our Famiglia to service clients based on the South end of the Gold Coast. 🏝️ Is this you??

Must ‼️
🔪 Be a qualified Chef with good experience
🚗 Have a drivers licence and vehicle
💙 Blue Card
👮 Police Check

I’m looking for someone who is reliable and dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our clients. We work in our clients’ homes and treat each other like family. We’re not just searching for a chef; we’re welcoming someone into Our Famiglia! The position offers Monday-Friday family-friendly hours, great remuneration, and the opportunity to have an independent work environment while still being part of an awesome team.

If this is you DM now or email [email protected]

27/08/2024

spanish squid
• calamari • chorizo • halloumi • charred citrus •

Locally caught squid brought the summer vibes to a beautiful Personal Chef Dining Experience this weekend 🦑 My clients asked for a surprise menu full of fresh flavours. I stumbled upon this incredible squid at .seafoods and had to add it to the menu! 🏝️

09/08/2024

Our Famiglia is expanding! Nope; not another baby. We have our hands full with Bambina and Bambino 🤣
We are taking expressions of interest for new In-Home Meal Prep clients around Sunshine Coast - Noosa/ Tewantin/Peregian and Sth GC - Burleigh/Miami/Tallebudgera.

If you, or someone you know, is in these areas and needs an extra set of hands to help with your day-today meals reach out now! ⭐️ No meal box. No plans. Just Our Famiglia, helping you. ⭐️

09/08/2024

🔥 Entree - Crispy skin salmon and seared scallops with a kumquat honey glaze and a blood orange and fennel salsa

🔪 Main - Pan seared beef fillet on a cauliflower puree, charred leek, kipler fries, and a red wine veal reduction

04/08/2024

If you’re at the Food and Hospitality show tomorrow make sure to stop by and say hi! Going for gold this year 👊🏽🔥

31/07/2024

🔥 Come and see these four fine chefs kick off day two at the Queensland Chef of the Year competition this Monday at Food & Hospitality Queensland.

◎ Grant Parry - Chef de Cuisine, Cucina Vivo, Broadbeach
Grant Parry has collaborated with some of the world’s top chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Peter Gilmore, Colin Fassnidge, and Jock Zonfrillo. He previously oversaw the restaurants at the Royal Pines resort on the Gold Coast and recently joined The Star Gold Coast as Chef de Cuisine of Cucina Vivo. Grant also dedicates time to nurturing future talent as a Chef Mentor at Beenleigh State High School’s leading hospitality program.

◎ Roberto D'anna - Head Chef, The French Table, Cleveland
Roberto D'anna brings 20 years of industry experience to the competition. Since 2014, he has been making a mark in Brisbane, working as Head Chef at Tartufo Restaurant under the mentorship of Tony Percuoco. Roberto is the Queensland Coordinator for Federazione Italiana Cuochi and currently leads the kitchen at The French Table, a charming French restaurant in Cleveland.

◎ Kieren Hanak - Head Chef, Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Noosaville
Kieren Hanak, at just 29 years old, has already amassed 16 years of culinary experience. He has honed his skills under renowned chefs like Sam Tapscott, Aaron Rutton, Jeremy Holmes, and Cameron Matthews. Kieren’s goal in this competition is to meet other talented chefs and hopefully take home a prize for his team at the yacht club.

◎ Amber Newitt - Owner Head Chef, Our Famiglia Home Dining, Hope Island
Amber Newitt is the owner and head chef of Our Famiglia Home Dining on Hope Island. She brings a unique touch to her dishes, combining creativity with a deep passion for home-style cooking.

To see these talented chefs in action, register for your free ticket to visit Food & Hospitality Queensland from 4-5 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. 🙌🏼

🎟️ Come along and cheer them on! Get your free ticket to watch here → https://tickets.lup.com.au/foodandhospitality-qld24?coupon=cat-registration&quiet=2&

23/07/2024

chilli mudcrab
• mudcrab • chilli • garlic • tomato • coriander •

Freshly caught muddy right off Sanctuary Cove 🦀

27/06/2024

Hello there! It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself, and I have a few new followers lately, so I thought I should drop in and say Hi! 👋🏽

🧑🏽‍🍳 I am Chef Amber, owner and head chef at OURS. I have a beautiful wife, Arly, who helps me run this little biz. And together we have two crazy kids - Bambina is 3 years old and Bambino is 1. We have recently moved to the Gold Coast 🏝️ and I have hit the ground running with new clients down here! I also have a great team working up in Brisbane servicing our clients up there.

I have over 17years experience as a chef working at fine dining restaurants around Australia, but my passion for cooking goes beyond just food - I love creating connections over delicious meals 🍝 That’s why I started OURS, to bring the flavours of my Italian heritage and family warmth straight to your dining table. As a mum I know how hard it is to manage day to day life and still take time to enjoy a moment of peace with your loved ones - this is where I step in and take over the stress of cooking for you! Let me handle dinner so you can focus on making memories at home 🏡 ❣️

09/05/2024

Basic Bream

• garlic butter seared bream • spinach and herb emulsion • macadamia and pepita crumb • celeriac crisp •

28/04/2024

In-Home Meal Preparation

🧄Personalized Menus: Each family receives a customized menu each week tailored to their dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring that every meal is not only delicious but also nourishing.

🧅Convenience and Peace of Mind: By entrusting me with their meal preparation, families can enjoy more quality time together without the stress of planning and cooking meals each day.

🥖Health and Wellness Focus: I prioritize the taste of my meals while helping the health and well-being of my clients. I do this by crafting meals that support their specific dietary needs, whether it’s managing food allergies, weight loss goals, or simply promoting a balanced diet.

🥔Passion for Cooking: With over 15 years of experience working in top restaurants and honing my culinary skills, I bring a passion for cooking and a dedication to excellence to every meal I prepare.

🥒Reducing your weekly costs: So many of my clients express to me how much money they save with my service by reducing how much they spend on take-away or eating out. It also cuts down on food wastage, and you get to control the cost of your own produce and groceries.

🫚Client-Centered Approach: Building strong relationships with each family is at the heart of what I do. I take the time to understand their tastes, preferences, and any dietary restrictions to ensure that every meal exceeds their expectations and my hope is that each client feels they are part of Our Famiglia.

🍗Join Our Famiglia: If you’re looking to simplify your daily meal routine and savor delicious, chef-prepared dishes in the comfort of your own home, feel free to reach out to me for more information on how I can support your family’s culinary needs.

22/02/2024

As I expand my services to the Gold Coast, I am excited to bring the Our Famiglia experience to a new community. Starting in May, Ours will begin accepting bookings for all services in and around Hope Island and northern GC.

Rest assured, I will continue to serve Brisbane for Dining Experiences, and for the time being I will also continue cooking for my OG IHMP clients. In time I am hoping to find another Chef that wants to come on board with OURS to take over these day to day clients. (Know anyone?)

It’s scary packing up our whole family and businesses to make the move but I know, from the support you all gave me when I kicked off this little business three years ago, that everything is going to be alright.

I look forward to welcoming OUR new customers as I embark on this exciting journey to spread joy and delicious food to even more people. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the magic of Our Famiglia - GC style!

18/02/2024

Christmas Turkey

• burnt butter and rosemary • turkey • potato and beetroot tortellini • roast pumpkin • pea purée • red wine jus •

A bit late uploading this from a dinner party in December. It’s been a hectic couple of months around here!! The Valentine’s Day boxes were a huge hit again this year, thank you once again to everyone that purchased a box or reposted the menu. Your support always overwhelms me!

I have some HUGE news coming in the next couple of days. Big changes to Our Famiglia! Any guesses on what the news is?? If not, stay tuned!

08/01/2024

VALENTINE’S DAY MEAL BOX RELEASE!

Don’t know what to get your special someone for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a hint: food, not flowers!! Mouth-watering, decadent, food!

🌹 Indulge in a delicious, chef prepared, three course dinner for two in your own home! 🌹

Each Meal Box comes with the prepared meals for two, along with reheating instructions, personalised menu’s, and a special gift. Deliveries are available on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February. All orders need to be received by 4th February. Each box costs $155 which includes FREE delivery around Brisbane*.