Great minds think alike, but different minds complement each other a whole lot better. Coming together to collaborate on creative ideas and events that include an out-of-the-box food related concept or element involves an extensive network of relationships with producers, best-in-category operators and brave brands.
Melissa's involvement in culinary collaboration includes co-founding TOYS Collective in 2009, Melissa co-founded the young gun hospitality group TOYS COLLECTIVE alongside chef Morgan McGlone, which was recognised and awarded for its contribution to industry innovation by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guides in 2011. Its founding members include some of today's hottest restaurant industry talent: Dan Hong, Analiese Gregory, Adriano Zumbo, Monty Koludrovic, Darren Robertson, Aaron Turner and Hannah Green to name but a few.
From music festivals to bespoke and corporate events and ideas requiring an integrated culinary element, this is a brain you want to pick, and a contact list you’ll want to tap into.